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| Mon, 06-11-2007 - 7:22pm |
Just wondering if you think Nixon is too close to Nicholas. Dad's name is Nicholas and I really like Nixon but I am wondering if it sounds too cheesy!

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I thought I was the only one who had that immediate reaction!!
I mean, it's not as bad as naming your child Hitler, but there is a definite connotation to the name that for many is negative.
In theory, it's a nice idea. In practice, I wouldn't name a child Nixon.
(I'm sure there are others who feel they can't name a child Kennedy, Carter, Reagan or Clinton for similar reasons, but I don't think there is the same level of instant recognition of it being a president's name in those cases...)
Or a president who resigned, rather. ;-) Though if he hadn't resigned, he most likely would've been impeached.
Anyway, to the OP: It's a great idea to name him Nixon, as his father's name is Nick, but I think most will think automatically of Richard Nixon. Have you considered using Nicholson?
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