Vladimir

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It's a good name to me, I don't think it's fair to let one bad apple spoil the rest of the bunch. Every name has good and bad people. Same goes with names like Adolf and Joseph. Awful people have had those names in the past, but that doesn't mean every person with those names are awful people, and I don't think it's fair to automatically associate people with those names with some of the most awful people to ever exist, especially those with names that are still common today.

Let's be honest with ourselves. Vladimir Putin will go down in history as a murderous dictator who is determined to send Eastern Europe back to the the Dark Ages. I'm sure many Russian parents will continue to give it to their sons regardless, or because Putin is indeed their godlike hero.

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I would never have used it bad associations aside, but now the association is too strong for me. I get angry when I hear it.

For the person who said "Let's be honest with ourselves. Vladimir Putin will go down in history as a murderous dictator..." as a justification for writing off this Ancient Slavic name, and that the name Vladimir alone makes you angry, I might agree with you but how about George Bush who launched a vicious military attack on Iraq that resulted in the slaughter and displacement of thousands and thousands and thousands of men, women and children? Should we erase the name George for his war mongering? Do you get angry every time you hear the name George, or do Iraqis not count?
How very Western centric of you.
I like the name Vladimir, it is handsome and strong. I also like the name George. Good day.

I like this name so much. It's such a cool, badass, strong, regal and handsome name. I don't care for the association with Putin because it's so ruining this name.

It might be viewed as too “politically charged” outside of Russia/Eastern Europe, especially at this moment.

I really don’t think that Putin is going to ruin this name in the long run. It’s a very common name in Slavic countries. Vladimir Lenin didn’t stop people from using the name any more than Josef Stalin did the name Josef. Personally I like the name and see no problem with using it if you wish to honor your Russian/Slavic heritage. Maybe use one of its variants now though.

Vladimir Putin is ruining this used-to-be-good name as we speak, but other than that, it's alright.

This name is quite unique in the west outside of Russia and Eastern Europeans. This is my eldest nephew's name. My sister fell in love with this name, not sure why or how exactly- my guess is that she saw it in a book. She did not name him after Vladimir Putin or Lenin or even Vlad the Impaler. The reason most of you instantly think of vampires is because of Vlad the Impaler, the original Dracula in a sense whom Brom Stoker got his ideas from. Vladimir's nickname is Vlad and is the only Vladimir in his grade. This name is great- it sounds regal and powerful; sure it has some bad reputation with dictator Lenin or Vlad the Impaler but what name doesn't anymore. I mean there have been some cruel people with other names in the past and yet the names are still common today.

Sounds like a vampire name. It's okay!

Sounds strangely handsome to me for some reason. I love it.

My boyfriend’s name is Vladimir, he’s Russian. At first I must say it sounded pretty weird and it was weird saying it out loud. Now my impression and love for him has shaped my opinion on this name. I find it extremely masculine and radiating of authority. I absolutely love it.

Makes me think of a short bald man who becomes a crazy president.

I really like this name. I also love how it means "famous". Although I see the mass murderer, monster and dictator Lenin as something to bring the name down and give negative associations I still think this is a very good name.

Powerfull name! This is the most masculine, strong, cool and classy name I have ever heard. And I'm definitely not thinking about the vampires.

Unless you're Eastern European, I'd recommend avoiding this, because it belongs to two of the most racist, sexist right-wingers in the world, Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zhirinovsky. I'd advise choosing something else.

This is my best friend's name! I absolutely love it. It's a beautiful name with a nice history, even though it's very often associated with vampires. It really, though, makes one think of someone super mysterious.

I think it sounds quite cool and dark, like a powerful villain's name. Or the name of an anti-hero who goes by Vlad. Either way, I really like it.

I am in love with this name and I'm sure gonna give one of my sons the name Vladimir, even though I'm Nigerian.

I don't know why, but I think of vampires.

I like the name Vladimir a lot. It's sounds very handsome and classy.

This name has a very strong meaning. By far the strongest. Very masucline and attractive.
Its wonderful that this name has existed almost a thousand years! I really love this name~ ( >//v//< )

I think it goes without saying that only people of Slavic/EastEuro ancestry should use this name on their child. Anyone else will look stupid, like they're trying too hard to be different. So that puts it out of the question for most Anglophones in my eyes. Anyway- it's a beautiful and strong name for a boy with a positive meaning, so I would use it if I have a son.

The first thing I think when I hear this name is Vladimir V. Putin, despite a fact that I know a lot persons with this name.

Yes, it's a little vampire-ish, but I still love it! It has such a great sound and meaning, very Eastern European, and it's been one of my favorites for the past ten years! Vladimir is such an awesome name.

How strange it is that so many people find this name vampire-like. I guess to Slavic people it has a totally different context and sound than to non-Slavs. As many have stated I believe it has a very noble and powerful sound - rarely do you find a name that means and sounds the same.

This name makes me think of vampires as well--it's why I love it so much! =P I think I'll use this name, too.

No offense to Russians, but this name looks strict and mean.

My nickname. People call me this name because I look like a vampire. But to be honest I really like the name so it's fine.

I think this name is really cool, but vampires and goths do spring to mind when I hear it.

A very sexy name. But it does sound a little vampire-ish.

I can only think of vampires when hearing this name even though Vladimir Nabakov is one of my favorite authors.

I love this name. I'm sorry but I really do. It sounds so nice. It has replaced Dragomir on my List.

Nothing wrong with this name, however I instantly think of vampires when I hear it. Unfortunate how names can be spoiled that way.

I picture an evil villan from somewhere like Sweden when I hear this name.

An evil villain, maybe, but from Sweden? Sweden is not a Slavic country; think of a villain from Eastern Europe or Russia. Still, it has a noble bearing, and Lenin bore this name, unless I'm mistaken.

I adore this name, I am thinking of naming my first son this! And to the previous person why Germany or Russia? I found that quite offensive towards me (of Eastern Ruropean, German and Russian blood). I don't think you realized how much that could hurt someone's feelings.

She wasn't saying that all people from Eastern Europe and Russia are villians. She was saying that the name Vladimir makes her think of a villan who is from Eastern Europe or Russia. It is very popular in those places. I love this name too (as I said it has replaced Dragomir on my list) and I also am considering naming my son this. :)

I like this name a lot. Vladimir sounds strong, brave, and royal. It's also quite uncommon in many countries, so it's a unique choice for a baby boy.

I like this name. It's sophisticated and classy.