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Help[Opinions] Alden or Damian?
And why? Second son... last and middle names are single syllables beginning with "L" and "H". Firstborn's name is two syllables beginning w/ M.. Thanks!
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Alden
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Damian, simply because I like it.
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Damian gmv
I've known guys with both names and I just prefer Damian. It sounds friendlier. The Damian I knew said he did endure some "Omen" based reactions, but it was more funny to him than oppressive. I mean obviously he's not the devil? So only an idiot would react very negatively to the person because of that. I think Damian goes perfectly with the brother's name (I think I recall it from your earlier posts - great name). Also my favorite name is Damon and Damian's pretty close to that so I'm partial to it for that reason too.
Alden is "classy" - because it is surnamey. I might be influenced by the fact that the Alden I knew came from a rich family and it was a family name for them. I like the name and it is not pretentious and it's easy to say, but it comes off a little aloof and quiet IMO. I vaguely think of Walden (Thoreau). So I vote for Damian.
I've known guys with both names and I just prefer Damian. It sounds friendlier. The Damian I knew said he did endure some "Omen" based reactions, but it was more funny to him than oppressive. I mean obviously he's not the devil? So only an idiot would react very negatively to the person because of that. I think Damian goes perfectly with the brother's name (I think I recall it from your earlier posts - great name). Also my favorite name is Damon and Damian's pretty close to that so I'm partial to it for that reason too.
Alden is "classy" - because it is surnamey. I might be influenced by the fact that the Alden I knew came from a rich family and it was a family name for them. I like the name and it is not pretentious and it's easy to say, but it comes off a little aloof and quiet IMO. I vaguely think of Walden (Thoreau). So I vote for Damian.
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Alden
I think either one would be fine, but Damian makes me think of Damien from The Omen.
I think either one would be fine, but Damian makes me think of Damien from The Omen.
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Alden, by far.
I just like the sound better.
Plus, I am a fan of using the same syllables for siblings. It's a personal quirk, but I think it makes the cadence of saying all the names in the family a little prettier.
I just like the sound better.
Plus, I am a fan of using the same syllables for siblings. It's a personal quirk, but I think it makes the cadence of saying all the names in the family a little prettier.
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Alden
I like that it's more uncommon without being way out there. Damian is nice enough but all I think is St. Damian's icon.
I like that it's more uncommon without being way out there. Damian is nice enough but all I think is St. Damian's icon.
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Which icon? Are you thinking of the St Damian's cross in Assisi?
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I specifically meant the Orthodox Christian icons with Sts. Cosmas and Damian (http://www.archangelsbooks.com/prodimages/Giant/Icons/a-43.jpg). Then there is a painting of their beheading that I think of but that's a bit more negative than I intended on sharing. Those are what come to mind with the name Damian.
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