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[Tudor]

Mark is still a very good, if a bit uninspired, name for a chap to have, though I must admit I am a bit of a sucker for Michael and Mikaela as far as M names for guys go (maybe I just like writing an 'a' followed by an 'e'?)

Edit: new page so may as well add some extra thoughts.

I work with a number of people named Mark and they are all well groomed, reliable individuals which is kind of expected given the names history and connotations, though I would feel bad naming my child something that could lead to not being the only one in class with that name (there were 2 Luke's and 2 Daniel's in my senior year) so I would always go with something a bit 'different' without straying too far from centre. Hence Michael, it's nice, similarly respected as a normal name but a bit less common overall.

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Funnily enough I am seriously intending to name my first son Mikaela, as I've always had a soft spot for that name and along with my last name it sounds sort of ... 'Right'?

 

[Skellig Gra]

Mark is still a very good, if a bit uninspired, name for a chap to have, though I must admit I am a bit of a sucker for Michael and Mikaela as far as M names for guys go (maybe I just like writing an 'a' followed by an 'e'?)

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[Not]

That's my take.

At least go with a dope bible name like Abednego or something. Gotta dig deeper than Gospel-Author Basic.

Nevaeh

Spoiler

please please please add to the number of kids being named this

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Only if their last name is Brown

 

[Auto_aim1]

You're on GAF. Give him a video gamey name come on!

I like Mark, kinda plain but it's fine.

 

[Prinz Eugn]

My name is Mark.

It's been pretty okay. It's common enough that people probably know another Mark, so I think they're less likely to forget it for me, but not so common I'm in the same room as another Mark that often, but I've been in places with other Marks. Matt is way worse in my generation (I'm 28), though. So many Matts. I think Mark has been a pretty good balance between being common enough that it's sort of impossible to screw up (unlike "unique" names), but not so common you have to deal with several other people with that name, especially starting now.

Hard to screw up the pronunciation if you know even a little bit of English, though ironically when I was really little I had a hard time with R sounds, so I would say something like Maouk. Good times. It's hard to turn into a nickname. Marco? Markus? People still hand me books and go "Here's your book, Mark. Bookmark! Get it?" Spelling is easy, just have to worry about Mark with a "K" instead of Marc with a "C."

"Mark" as a derogatory term I have yet to encounter in real life. I guess it guarantees he won't grow up to be a WWE fan, so it's got that going for it.

 

[Kaizer]

It's one of the dozen generic white guy names out there, so okay I guess?

 

[ladyluthien]

Marc is a snazzy way of spelling Mark.

 

[ChimpBottle]

I get that names aren't what makes you special and kids with weird names get bullied, but surely we can do better than Mark? There's no personality there at all

 

[The Ummah]

#MRK

"Substitute Teacher: OK...Hashtag MRK?

...

Muurkh?

...

Number sign Mr. K?

#MRK: It's #MRK, you idiot!

*classroom laughter*"

 

[Earthbound64]

I get that names aren't what makes you special and kids with weird names get bullied, but surely we can do better than Mark? There's no personality there at all

Personality comes from the person, not the name.
Parents trying to give their child "a name with personality" just makes things more difficult.

 

[Earthbound64]

Also, consider this possibility:

 

[besada]

Solid but a little boring.

 

[Mango Positive]

I went with Miles. It's like Mark, but with one more letter and different letters and not as common.

I have a rule against names found in the bible.

 

[Soma]

if you go with Marc make sure to never take him to Starbucks

 

[TheGreatDirector]

I think Nebuchadnezzar would suit him more.

 

[notaskwid]

Have you thought of naming him Geralt of Rivia?

 

[Chojin]

Why not Ron?

Because fuck the Weaslys. Muggle lovers. The lot of them.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Mark is a great name.

 

[Earthbound64]

Solid but a little boring.

And thus was produced Mark.

 

[Brakke]

I think Nebuchadnezzar would suit him more.

I wonder if “Nebuchadnezzar” is how we got the name “Chad”. Like how someone plucked “Liza” out from the middle of “Elizabeth”.

 

[Mahonay]

It's my middle name. It's ok.

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Make it his middle name. First name Question.

 

[Dion Blaster]

Sometimes they're too smart, sometimes they're flat out stupid. Other times they're just evil.

 

[CDV13]

Dad’s name is Mark, brother in law is Marcus. If you think Mark is older seeming, Marcus is def younger sounding.

 

[Astral Dog]

Bort

 

[Choomp]

Ehhhh it’s pretty bland. Wouldn’t name my kid it.

 

[EMT0]

Commit to Marco OP

 

[QuantumSquid]

 

[mj1108]

Perfect name.

That’s my name! I’ll just pretend you’re naming him after me.

 

[ComputerBlue]

That's my middle name!

Why not go with something like Marcus, that way he's got more options than just Mark, you can always call him Mark/Marc, but use Marcus legally. Then he can decide which he prefers when he gets older.

 

[Mark Andrew]

Great name. Go for it.

 

[NameGenerated]

Also, consider this possibility:

God damn this is lame.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

 

[VeeP]

Second son on the way soon do you think the name Mark is old fashioned?

It's not a bad name, but it's just fairly plain. How about something like Marcus? Also, if possible you want to make sure your first name flows well with your last name.

 

[half a moon]

I know a lot of marks in wrasslegaf

 

[kess]

 

[Keri]

How about 4th favorite

That's rough. Although, as the 4th child, I feel you should just be thankful they had you! Four children is a lot of work!

 

[What did he mean by this?]

K's in names are generally terrible imo. Its such a harsh letter.

 

[YearoftheWooster]

It's a reMarkable name.

 

[blugbox]

I know one Mark and he's a perfect human being.

I've only known one Mark, and he tried to burn down his ex girlfriend's house and was arrested.

This is my experience with the name Mark.

 

[Metalmarc]

Well it is my name

With a c though

 

[half a moon]

I don't like names that are other words. Guy, Mark, Christian. Chris and Christopher are fine tho. Marcus too.

K's in names are generally terrible imo. Its such a harsh letter.

Kelly is a fine name

 

[L4DANathan]

Oh hi Mark

Oh hi Mark

Oh hi Mark

The only correct answer.

 

[Fast Forward]

Depends on if you like wrestling or not.

Hate to say, but that's the first thought that came to mind lol.

That being said, yes, of course it's a fine name.

 

[Earthbound64]

I don't like names that are other words. Guy, Mark, Christian. Chris and Christopher are fine tho.

Kris Kross gonna make ya' jump.

 

[AoM]

Another vote for Marcus.

 

[Earthbound64]

Also, definitely don't go with Marcus.

 

[Gandalf]

It's my name. It's an OK name.

 

[LiK]

Markus

 

[AntoneM]

Been rocking that name for 36 years. Rare to have another Mark in a room, but also common enough to be well known. Solid name, memorable and dependable, except when not.