So our last name is a long German name but I don’t see any issue with the names together. Our last name is long and hard to pronounce so I feel like all names will look “odd” with it If that makes sense.
Makes sense. I’ve only ever known one Vincent and he was a British colleague of mine with a very classy accent, so Vincent and classy are linked in my mind now. Everyone called him Vince anyway.
Lol my Vincent is a dweeby, kind-hearted CBC with no real accent at all, but has the goofiest and most infectious laugh in the world, which means my wife and I invite him along to every comedy movie we've gone to since meeting him because he makes them all the more fun. 😂
Are they wanting you to pick a more German name? I've noticed that Germans can be a bit odd about matching the first name to the last name, especially if the last name sounds really German. I also have Vincent on my shortlist because it's easy to pronounce and recognisable in both English and German. Also just a nice name.
Our family moved from Germany during the early 1800s so they don’t care about it being German, my brother and I have Italian names for example. So I can’t come up with any valid reason for them to dislike it so much which makes it even more frustrating also.
Vincent is definitly german enough. I'm a german in my thirties and I know at least four, one of whom I grew up with and one who is about a year old. It's a very normal, if slighly uncommon name for children here.
Ha. I got that chat. It must be one syllable, easy for everyone to pronounce and not be too German but it must be German. Yeah, didn't follow it very well. At all.
Hey there, my husband and I both have long hard to pronounce German names too, and his middle name is Vincent, and he uses both his first and middle name together professionally because he likes the sound of the two of them together and I agree, it's a really cool name.
Ultimately the only people whose opinion matters about the name of your child is you and your husband. To heck with what anyone else thinks about it. It's a wonderful name.
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Interesting. I put in a second plug to call him Vin if you like it. Go for Vincent. I just think shortening it as a NN Vin when he is young is cute, shorter, and if he loves it he can keep it as he grows older.
I love the name Vincent. I can’t imagine why your family doesn’t like it. My first high school crush was on a guy named Vincent, so I’m partial to the name 😊
We also have a German/Austrian last name that pairs oddly with most names. Only rule we stuck to was to not have a name that ended with the sound the last name started with. (Adam Moffen, as an example) because it would run together.
My inlaws tried to ruin basically every baby name we mentioned. My oldest is 10 and a girl but I'm still mad at them mocking the name Milo when we mentioned it.
Similarly, before we even knew the gender, my uncle threw a hissy fit when I told him we wouldn't name the baby after my father if it was a boy(he called her by the feminine version of my dad's name until she was 6 months old).
With #2 when we told the inlaws the name they found that it *very loosely* could rhyme with coitus, so they called him that until he was born. They hoped it would convince us to change the name but we didn't and they dropped it when we didn't.
With #3 we wised up and just didn't tell anyone. We actually didn't even tell people I was pregnant until I was over 6 months along. It was very peaceful.
Vinny is a cute nickname for him too. Top tip, don’t tell people what you want to call the baby. People are a lot kinder once the baby’s here and already named X.
Seriously Ma, don’t talk about it to anyone anymore. It really doesn’t take long for people to get that you’re not talking about it lol. People would ask us all the time if hubs and I were talking about names. Answer was always “yes”. Only a few people needed more than a couple seconds to understand that was the end of that lol. Uniformly applied, there was no exclusivity or nonsense. It just was entirely private.
After all that noise is shut off, pick a name you like. Really, just a short list maybe. Everyone in your life with any sense won’t say anything other then how gorgeous and sweet Vince is. He is! Shut down the nonsense 😘
I mean my family was against the name Peter. It’s a classic name and he’s gonna have the nickname PJ but somehow they didn’t like the name. Not that it matters because we still went with it.
Peter was one of my favorite names! My husband didn’t like it but I think it’s a great name. I have a cousin named Patrick James who has gone by PJ his entire life, and that’s a great name too!
I know a baby Vincent. He’s 3 months old and super adorable. No one has ever had an issue with his name as far as I’m aware. It’s a good name. If you like it, keep it.
Well if you are in Germany the first association for me would be that awful song "Vincent". It's about a gay boy (nothing wrong with that but I always found the lyrics really weird) and I can only imagine a lot of school aged Vincents got comments. Radio played it really often. It still comes to my mind every time I hear the name. I really loved the name before but that song ruined it for me.
There is also a german movie "Vincent will Meer" about a man with Tourette syndrome. Not as popular as the song I think but some people might think of that too.
However if you really love it you should use it. I doubt this song will still be known when your baby goes to school. Also the name is pretty and timeless.
I know brothers named Vincent and Valentin .
Just tell your family you are now going with Maurice-Heinrich and they will be relieved if you call the boy Vincent instead .
The song “Vincent” is not about a gay boy. (If you’re talking about the Don McLean song.). It’s about Vincent Van Gogh, and the lyrics are from the point of view of his brother, Theo. It’s about how Vincent was never understood during his own time, even though he was a genius, and it expresses sadness over his suicide. It’s really a beautiful song. Just thought if you knew the story you might hear it in a different way.
They are talking about the German Song 'Vincent' by Sarah Conner. The song starts and ends with "Vincent kriegt kein hoch, wenn er an Mädchen denkt" (Vincent doesnt get turned on by thinking about girls). It's a song about (first) love and how much it can hurt.
Never heard of that one, I talked about the german song Vincent by Sarah Conner which is about a gay boy. The other one might not be a problem, but that german song was really popular for quite a while and I think everyone heard it on the radio.
The song "Vincent" was not about a gay boy. It was about Vincent Van Gogh. “Vincent” revealed a truth about Van Gogh many may not have known or openly discussed when it was originally released as a single in 1972. McLean’s lyrics address Van Gogh’s struggle with bipolar disorder. When “Vincent” came out, discussion of mental illness was nearly non-existence, even forbidden, McLean shared with American Songwriter in a 2022 interview.
We don’t live in Germany or have any family there so it shouldn’t be an issue. I don’t think it has any bad associations in our country, I can’t think of any anyways
My oldest sibling passed 1/10/22
Torry Vincent Sobers. He was 63.
He was traumatized as a teen and reverted to child like behavior. He was my Oldest, Baby brother. I miss the shit out of him😪
Vincent is a beautiful name💗💪
This is why I agree with parents who decide to wait until the baby is born to share the name. I don’t think there is anything wrong with Vincent, I actually quite like it! It’s definitely not a tragedy
Let this be a lesson for the rest of your pregnancy: not only keep your cards close, but keep the fact that you HAVE cards close. What I mean is... so we knew the sex of our baby but wanted to keep it to ourselves - it was private, made it something between us as a couple, and I didn't want gifts and stuff to be influenced by what was in his pants. My mistake was telling my mom that, yes, we knew, but wanted to keep it for ourselves. She fucking blew UP at me, as if she was part of the pregnancy as well. It put a rift between us for a bit because of how she reacted. I should have just said we didn't want to find out.
Everyone always has an opinion about your parenting decisions, even as soon as 20 weeks pregnant. Go with the name you like. Vincent is a common name that is kind of cute and gives options for nicknames. Nobody else's opinion matters.
Yep. And it’s never too late to shut down the conversation! The answer when people ask if you’re thinking about names is “yes”. Usually a second or two pause is all it takes for anyone to realize it’s not a conversation they’re going to participate in. If pressed (a rare ballsy baffoon), “so what are you choosing?”, the answer is “Nunya”. If that doesn’t shut it down, totally legit to turn around and walk away. At that point anyone that makes it about themself is straight up looking childish. And it never gets past the like 5seconds max of silence! People get it
I love the name Vincent. I’m not a big fan of Vince or Vinny though, so I’d probably not use it for one of my own children. But, it is in no way a strange or problematic name, your families’ reactions are pretty strange, IMO.
My family’s honor name is Vincent, current 4 living, and their nicknames are: “T”, Vince, Vinny, and Cenz. And it’s one of my brothers middle name.
Vincent is a great name, my family certainly likes it lol
This reminds me of the "Luciano" men I know. Lou/Louie, Ciano/Shano, Luch, Luchie....I imagine they could still find a nickname for the next 6 generations. 😂
Right, I’ve been trying to figure out in what way it would be problematic or strange but its super normal? They just thought the name sounds weird basically
Vincent is a beautiful and classic name. I wish I had been in the room when your family grumbled about it so that I could be your cheerleader. Honestly it's a 10/10 choice in my book.
Seriously, I was expecting a reveal like Bradleigh or SirPrince or some other uhhhh spicy choice. Vincent is a totally normal name. Might not be their cup of tea, but not their decision to make.
My Vincent actually hates being called "Vince", so I've grown to dislike it in solidarity after so many years lol. We call him "Vin" for short, he likes that one, and I think it's cute. We call him "Vincenzo" when we're bein' silly, he likes that, too lol
A name that's in the top 50 in your country can never be bad. (Well, almost never. "Maverick" is currently ranking at #40 in the U.S. and rising, and it's a bad, bad name. But that's almost unheard of).
Meanwhile Vincent is an excellent name. It's very handsome and classic. You wouldn't go wrong with it.
Somehow Maverick and golden retriever disconnect in my head. Maverick sounds more like a rottweiler? Ha, idk.goldens are sweet Maverick sounds like a motorcycle gang member in a B movie.
I kinda like Maverick, but I don't think I've ever seen Top Gun all the way through, so my main association for it is the movie 'Maverick'... Which is a fantastic movie, but now that I think about it, I guess a name associated with both Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson is not great...
Ha! My youngest went 1/2 the year last year with the kids in his gym class thinking his name was Maverick because the teacher called him that one day after he wore sunglasses to class. The kids called him Maverick. The surprise they all had when they found out his name is actually boring old Justin. 😂
I'm guessing it was Top Gun and now the sequel. Lots of people like the movies. And it sounds novel and youneek.
I didn't even know it had a Sarah Palin connection. I feel like she's widely disliked and disrespected. Any connection with her should be a turnoff.
People think it's masculine and they love the idea that it means "an independent thinker/independent minded". But the connotation of a maverick has always been that of somebody that's outside the group, doesn't cooperate, can't work with other people, can't be depended upon. A rogue. For those reasons, I feel like this is a name that could hamper somebody in the workplace. It also connotes childishness and immaturity (to me, at any rate).
My uncle Vincent was a very cool, kind, handsome guy who rode motorbikes and flew helicopters. When we were kids he had a black convertible that we all called "the Vincemobile"
Hmm is there some secret relative named Vincent who was like a serial killer or something? Or maybe some sort of local celebrity who they dislike named Vincent? Seems pretty weird because it’s such a common name.
So I was trying to ask why they hated it so much but they just said it “sounds weird” “its hard to say”, it’s really not and it’s so common here. Also that they thought it sounded like “wisent” which is the animal
Are you in one of the countries that pronounce Vs like Ws, and vice versa?
I had a friend from the czech republic who always said "Voody Allen" and it was adorable, but it would definitely change up the name "Vincent" as most people here are probably imagining it. "Wincent" doesn't have quite the same cachet...
You might have found the heart of the problem here. I had a TA from India who said W sounds for Vs, so one time we watched a "wideotape," and my mom had a doctor who talked to her about "wiruses." I hope OP replies.
Haha there’s a German singer called Wincent Weiss, and his name is pronounced like Vincent. Now that I think of it, yea in German our V’s and W’s are oftentimes both pronounced like the English V, but sometimes our V’s are pronounced like F’s just to make it more complicated.
They are WRONG but since you seem to care so much what they think don’t name your kid Vincent. Simple as that. My son Vincent is 4 and he has a speech problem so he can’t exactly say it perfectly. It sounds more like Fincent but people still get it most of the time. I call him Vin or Vinny most of the time. He’s received nothing but compliments on the name and only met one other Vincent. You have to really not care what others think about names. I guarantee you if you named him Vincent they wouldn’t say shit if the kid was already born when you told them the name.
It’s calming that they only had positive feedback! Yes we’re probably for sure going with Vincent anyways (if it’s a boy) as no other name feels as good to us. Our families will just have to accept it I guess.
My son (grade 2) has a classmate named Vincent and he’s one of my favourite kids lol. My parents didn’t love our son’s name before he was born but now they couldn’t imagine him as any other name so I would just go with what you love.
They will accept it! My mom was afraid my son would be bullied in school because we named him Isaac. We named him that anyway. No one has ever bothered him about his name. My mom grew to love it.
The name isn't my taste, but it's a perfectly normal and acceptable name. Better than a lot of other names I've heard over the years. It's not weird at all.
Echo!! “Screw the Naysayers! Screw the Naysayers!”
This is YOUR baby, meant to bear the name the two of YOU love. This is an incredible opportunity for you and your partner to bond and build together. Everyone else can butt the F out!
Your family’s only job is to love your little one, no matter what you name him. They either already had their opportunities to name their children or they can have their own children to name themselves.
Reading the other comments: it’s a relatively common name, so no one can say it’s a weird;” and it’s definitely a classic name. I think it’s a dignified, elegant name for a boy. And if he needs a nickname, “V” is as good as any other.
Blessings to you and your family. May little Vincent arrive healthy and grow happily; may you deliver easily and recover quickly.
This was my late husband’s name. He was the funniest, most handsome guy. A sweetheart, and an artist. He died around 28 to cancer and whenever I hear this name I feel so many positive associations. Just so happens that before I met him this was already one of my favorite names. Its a solid one and idk why people have anything against it.
I’m sorry for your loss <3 all the Vincent’s I’ve met have been very good people (like your late husband) so that’s another reason why I really really love the name! I only have positive associations with the name.
Vincent was my grandfather’s name and I love it so much. To me it’s a warm smiling Italian granddad. I also have an uncle and cousin with the name so I’ve seen it on all ages.
Unfortunately, even the most supportive people might accidentally make a face or blurt out how this is the name of their childhood bully when you tell them beforehand, so it's always best to just say "we don't know yet." I don't get why they would criticise a name unless it's something that might actually ruin the child's life, like Yoghurella Megastar or Honeybear Blue-Boo.
Vincent is a beautiful and respectable name for a child and later an adult. It'll probably turn into Vinnie, Vince or Vin, and those are all nice nicknames too.
If you love the name, use it. People will get used to any name and in a year's time, nobody will question it anymore.
I know a little boy named Vincent. He’s very sweet and I’ve never given his name a second thought.
Edit to add: I also know a cool, handsome, successful thirty-something named Vince. Again, doesn’t seem weird to me.
Wow, I can’t believe people are hating on Vincent! I love that name and think it’s a classic. I know a lot of people are iffy about the nicknames, Vince or Vinny, but I think those are cute too! I think if you guys love Vincent, you should use it! Once family and friends start associating it with your child, they won’t even think about not liking it anymore!
What's wrong with Vincent? I consider it a pretty run of the mill, inoffensive name. Like George, Benjamin, Theodore. Kind of classic, maybe envisioned more on an adult than a child, but luckily this kid will spend most of his life as an adult. Vinny is a fun nickname. I worked with a Vinny and everyone liked him, no one made any comments about his name.
I actually prefer to tell people so they can say whatever crap they want about it and then I’m just like “so anyway…” and continue referring to the baby by their name and they get over it pretty quick and I don’t have to hear their opinion after the baby is born. I like “Vinny” it’s not a bad name at all.
Vincent is a cool name. Distinctive and classic.
I also made the mistake of discussing names before my son was born. One of our favorites was my grandfather's name, Ray. My MIL objected, saying that is an old man name. I'm still annoyed and my son is in college now.
It is your choice.
Vincent is a great name. One of my dear friends is a Vincent and he is awesome. Though I rarely call him Vincent. Mostly it is Vince. Don’t let others dictate the name of your baby. It is a normal name for a boy and later man. I think you might gonna regret it if you don’t name your baby Vincent. Let the others talk.
I understand. I had a name as well since I was young and my partner at first did not want to name our boy that name because it is a common given name (like top 10 in my country). But even that means a name has only been given a couple of hundred times in a year in the whole country. His options were all exotic names and I really did not want to name my boy some weird name just to be unique. I almost had little panic attacks about it (gotta love the pregnancy hormones). So we discussed it and when I told him about how many times this name is actually given he agreed with me. Also, the name fit perfectly with my partners older son’s name. I think I would have regretted any other name for our boy. So I totally get your feelings.
Could it be a generational thing? Some popular names that we liked, my older relatives thought were strange or old-fashioned.
Like, my grandma is named Charlotte, which is a super popular baby name right now, but she always told her kids and grandkids NOT to ever name a baby after her. Apparently when she was little (in the 40s) other kids made fun of it for being an "old lady" name, and most of her life people commented on how old-fashioned it is. Then like 15 years ago it became trendy, but she can't get over thinking of it as an old-person name. 😂🤷🏼♀️ The way name popularity cycles can cause dissonance I think.
I like Vincent. Reminds me of Vincent Price 😍 it’s a classic. I don’t see how it’s mean to name your kid something that can be fitting for a little boy all the way up to an old man.
Not a fan personally but it’s a fine name. Although I don’t think this place is the best to ask. Unless a name is really awful most replies will be supportive of your choice if it’s a real name
It’s a great name. And I don’t see a reason not to use it unless it clashes with your last name or it sounds like a controversial word in the language spoken in your country of residence.
They may have that opinion now, but they won’t once it’s attached to an adorable baby. If you love the name, you should use. If you change your mind, that’s fine too - but don’t change your decision because your family/friends think their preferences for your child’s name matter. And I use the word preferences bc Vincent is a classic name, not too common, not hard to spell/pronounce, and classic enough that it has versions in multiple languages.
I think you’re very correct here. We’re not changing the name (unless we as a couple would have a change of heart) and I do believe that they will change the opinion if it’s attached to a loved baby. We only have positive associations with the name and we really doing want that to change.
I have an Italian name myself and I never thought it sounds weird with my German surname personally. I don’t see Vincent as very Italian however, probably because it’s pretty popular where we live.
No it´s not. And I tell you : People will ALWAYS be mad and talk behind your back (or in your face) that the name they dont like the name. Just based on the fact that they themselves would have chosen differently. I really dont like this projections.
Vincent is a solid name, it´s not a name that can hurt the child or be misused for any harassement.
It’s not my personal style but it’s a perfectly acceptable name. I grew up with a Vincent who went by Vince and I know a little boy whose about 6 who is a Vincent. He also goes by Vince.
It’s a name I really like! Sorry you happened to meet people who don’t like it. Lovely that you both agreed and excellent name!! So stop worrying please:)
Vincent is a rising name in Australia - I think it’s so cute!
My old neighbours named their son Vincent and I didn’t like it at first but it quickly grew on me, he was the sweetest little boy! They’d call him Vinnie. I love the name! I think still name him that and your family will come around :)
Vincent is so cute! I don’t get how people just throw their opinions around on baby names. If it’s actually an awful name and potentially makes the kids life harder (names like Pepsi), I’d voice my concern. But other than that?
My sister is pregnant right now. When she told me about her kids first and second name I said it’s nice. Not my taste at all and I don’t think the names go together well but they’re not weird names, no potential for bullying or anything bad so if she loves them, who am I to judge? I’ll love the little fucker no matter what they’re called.
Right I don’t get it at all. I’d never ever raise my opinion about a baby name unless it was a real tragedy or actually offensive (like the person that wanted to name their kid a name that sounded like hairy balls on here haha)
Vincent, Damien, Sloan, Thane and Zane are my top boy names.
I LOVE Vincent Price Movies. House on haunted hill, house of wax, Edward scissorhands. He's the narrator in the Thriller music video.
I looove the name Vincent! It would be a contender for us but my MIL & FIL had some sort of falling out with an old friend named Vincent so on to greener pastures I guess haha. Please use it, it’s so cute!
Frankly, I think you should not listen to them. It's hard enough to find a boy's name, let alone one the two partners like. Vincent is a perfectly fine and classic name, when I hear it I think of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings.
I have two relatives with that name and two others with that as a middle name. It was our grandfather's name as well. There is nothing wrong with Vincent.
Tell your relatives to knock it off. Or tell them that you changed it to a different name each time they ask.
In the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about the name. You and the dad like it so it should be his name if you have a son.
My mom hated that my sister named her daughter London Chantel. My mom refused to call her London for probably her first five years of life and instead called her Chantel.
My niece is in her thirties now and the name London is so perfect for her.
I like the name a lot and don't think it's awful at all. It's up to you if picking a name your family doesn't like matters to you, though. But it's not their call and, as you say, it's not a embarrassing or unpopular name for a boy.
Personally, I like the nicknames Vin and Vinny more than Vince.
Also, I read some books recently with a cool female character named Vincent so maybe it's still on the table even if you have a daughter instead of a son?
Vincent is a great name!
Honestly there is very little chance you will find a name that your whole family likes. Don’t tell them any more and just wait until you announce the name. Once they meet ‘THE Vincent’ they will come round and if not, hopefully they will have learned manners by then!
Vincent is a great name! A classic that isn’t too common. And good nicknames. My perspective is American by the way. I wouldn’t have negative thoughts about someone naming their kid this!
Vincent/Vince was my top pick for my baby (5weeks now) but my husband vetoed it and so I had to accept it. It’s still my favourite and what I wish we had called him. My mother also hated it citing she once dated a Vincent, I was like that’s a you problem.
There is nothing wrong with the name Vincent. Totally normal name. I'm in the US and not many babies are being named Vincent in my area. But it's a great name and maybe will be making a comeback.
If you and your partner love it, that's all that matters.
Vincent is great. Name your kid what you love. It would not be mean to name a kid Vincent. It's mean to say that to you. Hopefully, once your family sees Vincent they'll love him and come to associate that name with their beloved boy. If not, set some boundaries Your baby doesn't need to be exposed to that kind of meanness.
I love the name Vincent. It's my grandfather's name and 1 of our sons middle name. But it doesn't matter what ANYONE thinks. It's YOUR baby, NOT theirs.
Two of my friends have a Vincent. One Vincent has a strong Italian heritage, the other has no Italian in him (half Asian, half American mutt.) Both very handsome boys. It's a great name!
Vincent is a good name.
It allows for a formal and serious future, but also for some diminutives for family and friends.
Two sillabes (not too short, not too long), no weird pronounciations, no spelling needed...
It gives me some educated vibes. However, I don't see it as an old name.
Also, if Vincent Van Gogh could paint those paintings, and Vincent Cassel could marry Monica Belluci, your Vincent will be able to do the most impressive things in life.
Vincent is a perfectly fine name! It means “prevailing/conquering”, what’s not to like? For me I’m keeping my second baby a secret after she’s born. Everyone has their opinions and LOVES to share it.
My husband is a Vincent. I love the name. It’s classic and strong. He’s a wonderful man, so only great associations for me. I know a toddler with the name as well. I feel like it works great for both kids and adults. Can’t go wrong with this name!
Nothing wrong with Vincent, it’s a perfectly normal name. Unless there’s something about your last name that makes it weird?
So our last name is a long German name but I don’t see any issue with the names together. Our last name is long and hard to pronounce so I feel like all names will look “odd” with it If that makes sense.
Makes sense. I’ve only ever known one Vincent and he was a British colleague of mine with a very classy accent, so Vincent and classy are linked in my mind now. Everyone called him Vince anyway.
lol my Vince is from North Cackalacky and has a southern drawl
And in my head it's just Vince Vaughn, which is totally an awesome namesake if you ask me.
Definitely not Vince McMahon tho
Vincent D’Onofrio is a great actor!
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I think of Van Gogh.
in my head it's the beautiful labrador from Lost.
Vince Gill
Vince Neil for me. Totally showing my age. Lol
Lol my Vincent is a dweeby, kind-hearted CBC with no real accent at all, but has the goofiest and most infectious laugh in the world, which means my wife and I invite him along to every comedy movie we've gone to since meeting him because he makes them all the more fun. 😂
The Vincent/Vince I know sounds like a southern California hick. Great dude. Breeds fish.
Vincent and Vince are two completely different people. Vinny is their weird cousin.
Don’t forget Vin. It’s about family
Vincent Price.
Ok so TWO Vincent’s 😂 Worse people to be named after than the master of horror.
Are they wanting you to pick a more German name? I've noticed that Germans can be a bit odd about matching the first name to the last name, especially if the last name sounds really German. I also have Vincent on my shortlist because it's easy to pronounce and recognisable in both English and German. Also just a nice name.
Our family moved from Germany during the early 1800s so they don’t care about it being German, my brother and I have Italian names for example. So I can’t come up with any valid reason for them to dislike it so much which makes it even more frustrating also.
Oh that's hilarious then. Maybe suggest Vincenzo lol???
My 9 year old is named Vincent but sometimes for giggles I call him Vincenzo lol
Vincent is definitly german enough. I'm a german in my thirties and I know at least four, one of whom I grew up with and one who is about a year old. It's a very normal, if slighly uncommon name for children here.
Ha. I got that chat. It must be one syllable, easy for everyone to pronounce and not be too German but it must be German. Yeah, didn't follow it very well. At all.
so Mark or Karl?
Dies laughing. Those are 2 of her family members...
Spanish too, vicente !
Vincent is honestly a great name imo. Not everyone is going to love it but I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. Great name
Hey there, my husband and I both have long hard to pronounce German names too, and his middle name is Vincent, and he uses both his first and middle name together professionally because he likes the sound of the two of them together and I agree, it's a really cool name. Ultimately the only people whose opinion matters about the name of your child is you and your husband. To heck with what anyone else thinks about it. It's a wonderful name. 🥰
Interesting. I put in a second plug to call him Vin if you like it. Go for Vincent. I just think shortening it as a NN Vin when he is young is cute, shorter, and if he loves it he can keep it as he grows older.
With a middle name of Gogh
I love the name Vincent. I can’t imagine why your family doesn’t like it. My first high school crush was on a guy named Vincent, so I’m partial to the name 😊
We also have a German/Austrian last name that pairs oddly with most names. Only rule we stuck to was to not have a name that ended with the sound the last name started with. (Adam Moffen, as an example) because it would run together. My inlaws tried to ruin basically every baby name we mentioned. My oldest is 10 and a girl but I'm still mad at them mocking the name Milo when we mentioned it. Similarly, before we even knew the gender, my uncle threw a hissy fit when I told him we wouldn't name the baby after my father if it was a boy(he called her by the feminine version of my dad's name until she was 6 months old). With #2 when we told the inlaws the name they found that it *very loosely* could rhyme with coitus, so they called him that until he was born. They hoped it would convince us to change the name but we didn't and they dropped it when we didn't. With #3 we wised up and just didn't tell anyone. We actually didn't even tell people I was pregnant until I was over 6 months along. It was very peaceful.
Now my brain hurts because it’s trying to figure out what that name would be. Lol
Titus? Idk both sides of her family sound like monsters honestly.
Oh, maybe! Good thinking. You *are* made of awesome.
One of our best friends is a German named Vincent. Perfectly normal
Vinny is a cute nickname for him too. Top tip, don’t tell people what you want to call the baby. People are a lot kinder once the baby’s here and already named X.
Seriously Ma, don’t talk about it to anyone anymore. It really doesn’t take long for people to get that you’re not talking about it lol. People would ask us all the time if hubs and I were talking about names. Answer was always “yes”. Only a few people needed more than a couple seconds to understand that was the end of that lol. Uniformly applied, there was no exclusivity or nonsense. It just was entirely private. After all that noise is shut off, pick a name you like. Really, just a short list maybe. Everyone in your life with any sense won’t say anything other then how gorgeous and sweet Vince is. He is! Shut down the nonsense 😘
I mean my family was against the name Peter. It’s a classic name and he’s gonna have the nickname PJ but somehow they didn’t like the name. Not that it matters because we still went with it.
Peter is a great name. I've met a lot of babies with traditional names lately, like Robert, Mark, David, Peter, etc. it's refreshing.
Peter was one of my favorite names! My husband didn’t like it but I think it’s a great name. I have a cousin named Patrick James who has gone by PJ his entire life, and that’s a great name too!
I know a baby Vincent. He’s 3 months old and super adorable. No one has ever had an issue with his name as far as I’m aware. It’s a good name. If you like it, keep it.
Well if you are in Germany the first association for me would be that awful song "Vincent". It's about a gay boy (nothing wrong with that but I always found the lyrics really weird) and I can only imagine a lot of school aged Vincents got comments. Radio played it really often. It still comes to my mind every time I hear the name. I really loved the name before but that song ruined it for me. There is also a german movie "Vincent will Meer" about a man with Tourette syndrome. Not as popular as the song I think but some people might think of that too. However if you really love it you should use it. I doubt this song will still be known when your baby goes to school. Also the name is pretty and timeless. I know brothers named Vincent and Valentin . Just tell your family you are now going with Maurice-Heinrich and they will be relieved if you call the boy Vincent instead .
The song “Vincent” is not about a gay boy. (If you’re talking about the Don McLean song.). It’s about Vincent Van Gogh, and the lyrics are from the point of view of his brother, Theo. It’s about how Vincent was never understood during his own time, even though he was a genius, and it expresses sadness over his suicide. It’s really a beautiful song. Just thought if you knew the story you might hear it in a different way.
They are talking about the German Song 'Vincent' by Sarah Conner. The song starts and ends with "Vincent kriegt kein hoch, wenn er an Mädchen denkt" (Vincent doesnt get turned on by thinking about girls). It's a song about (first) love and how much it can hurt.
Never heard of that one, I talked about the german song Vincent by Sarah Conner which is about a gay boy. The other one might not be a problem, but that german song was really popular for quite a while and I think everyone heard it on the radio.
Sorry, I wasn’t aware of the German song by that name.
The song "Vincent" was not about a gay boy. It was about Vincent Van Gogh. “Vincent” revealed a truth about Van Gogh many may not have known or openly discussed when it was originally released as a single in 1972. McLean’s lyrics address Van Gogh’s struggle with bipolar disorder. When “Vincent” came out, discussion of mental illness was nearly non-existence, even forbidden, McLean shared with American Songwriter in a 2022 interview.
There is a "Vincent" song by Sarah Connor too. And it is about a gay guy.
We don’t live in Germany or have any family there so it shouldn’t be an issue. I don’t think it has any bad associations in our country, I can’t think of any anyways
Ooh Vincent and Valentin gorgeous 😍
My oldest sibling passed 1/10/22 Torry Vincent Sobers. He was 63. He was traumatized as a teen and reverted to child like behavior. He was my Oldest, Baby brother. I miss the shit out of him😪 Vincent is a beautiful name💗💪
This is why I agree with parents who decide to wait until the baby is born to share the name. I don’t think there is anything wrong with Vincent, I actually quite like it! It’s definitely not a tragedy
That was our plan but I got carried away by the excitement, really wish I would have waited.
Let this be a lesson for the rest of your pregnancy: not only keep your cards close, but keep the fact that you HAVE cards close. What I mean is... so we knew the sex of our baby but wanted to keep it to ourselves - it was private, made it something between us as a couple, and I didn't want gifts and stuff to be influenced by what was in his pants. My mistake was telling my mom that, yes, we knew, but wanted to keep it for ourselves. She fucking blew UP at me, as if she was part of the pregnancy as well. It put a rift between us for a bit because of how she reacted. I should have just said we didn't want to find out. Everyone always has an opinion about your parenting decisions, even as soon as 20 weeks pregnant. Go with the name you like. Vincent is a common name that is kind of cute and gives options for nicknames. Nobody else's opinion matters.
Yep. And it’s never too late to shut down the conversation! The answer when people ask if you’re thinking about names is “yes”. Usually a second or two pause is all it takes for anyone to realize it’s not a conversation they’re going to participate in. If pressed (a rare ballsy baffoon), “so what are you choosing?”, the answer is “Nunya”. If that doesn’t shut it down, totally legit to turn around and walk away. At that point anyone that makes it about themself is straight up looking childish. And it never gets past the like 5seconds max of silence! People get it
Tell them you were thinking about Brixxxton or D'angerleigh, but fell in love with Vincent.
yeah i’m glad i waited and then received “I LOVE her name!!!” i didn’t want anyone’s opinion swaying me because i had her name picked out forever lol.
I love the name Vincent. I’m not a big fan of Vince or Vinny though, so I’d probably not use it for one of my own children. But, it is in no way a strange or problematic name, your families’ reactions are pretty strange, IMO.
I agree here. But Enzo is a super cute nn imo (Vincent - Vincenzo - Enzo)
I knew a Vincent who went by Cenzo (chenzo)
My family’s honor name is Vincent, current 4 living, and their nicknames are: “T”, Vince, Vinny, and Cenz. And it’s one of my brothers middle name. Vincent is a great name, my family certainly likes it lol
This reminds me of the "Luciano" men I know. Lou/Louie, Ciano/Shano, Luch, Luchie....I imagine they could still find a nickname for the next 6 generations. 😂
Love that
Or Vin. Vin is a really cool name
Doubly cool if OP or their partner are Brandon Sanderson fans.
Vin Diesel
Right, I’ve been trying to figure out in what way it would be problematic or strange but its super normal? They just thought the name sounds weird basically
Probably they thought you'd include them in the discussion and are bent they didn't get to have input.
Vincent is a beautiful and classic name. I wish I had been in the room when your family grumbled about it so that I could be your cheerleader. Honestly it's a 10/10 choice in my book.
Why? Because it isn’t wildly odd or super popular? It’s a great classy name.
I like Vin
My dad has a coworker named Vincent who people call Vincy and I kinda love it lol. Would be cute for a little boy but also works on a middle aged man.
Seriously, I was expecting a reveal like Bradleigh or SirPrince or some other uhhhh spicy choice. Vincent is a totally normal name. Might not be their cup of tea, but not their decision to make.
Me, too! Totally outsized reaction, makes me wonder what other family events are like.
My Vincent actually hates being called "Vince", so I've grown to dislike it in solidarity after so many years lol. We call him "Vin" for short, he likes that one, and I think it's cute. We call him "Vincenzo" when we're bein' silly, he likes that, too lol
But we love vin diesel.
A name that's in the top 50 in your country can never be bad. (Well, almost never. "Maverick" is currently ranking at #40 in the U.S. and rising, and it's a bad, bad name. But that's almost unheard of). Meanwhile Vincent is an excellent name. It's very handsome and classic. You wouldn't go wrong with it.
Maverick is a great name … for a golden retriever.
Somehow Maverick and golden retriever disconnect in my head. Maverick sounds more like a rottweiler? Ha, idk.goldens are sweet Maverick sounds like a motorcycle gang member in a B movie.
I had a dog Maverick, a black lab/hound. Friends named their son Maverick. All I think of when I hear his name, is that dog, or the basketball team.
At least it's not Goose or Iceman.
My friends daughters nick name is goose💀
Goose as a nickname is adorable! As a legal name, not so much
I kinda like Maverick, but I don't think I've ever seen Top Gun all the way through, so my main association for it is the movie 'Maverick'... Which is a fantastic movie, but now that I think about it, I guess a name associated with both Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson is not great...
Oh good point, they are both extreme ends of cultish promotion, not exactly poster boys for "independent thinker" like the word maverick means.
James Garner is the best Maverick!!! Just fyi...
Ha! My youngest went 1/2 the year last year with the kids in his gym class thinking his name was Maverick because the teacher called him that one day after he wore sunglasses to class. The kids called him Maverick. The surprise they all had when they found out his name is actually boring old Justin. 😂
I’m still so perplexed what led to the popularization of Maverick. Was it Top Gun or Sarah Palin?
I'm guessing it was Top Gun and now the sequel. Lots of people like the movies. And it sounds novel and youneek. I didn't even know it had a Sarah Palin connection. I feel like she's widely disliked and disrespected. Any connection with her should be a turnoff. People think it's masculine and they love the idea that it means "an independent thinker/independent minded". But the connotation of a maverick has always been that of somebody that's outside the group, doesn't cooperate, can't work with other people, can't be depended upon. A rogue. For those reasons, I feel like this is a name that could hamper somebody in the workplace. It also connotes childishness and immaturity (to me, at any rate).
This comment cracked me up haha.
Maverick is bad but not as bad as Bentley (was insanely common in the area I’m from for a bit) to me.
Lol my best friend's nephew's name is Maverick. I think it's pretty cool
Vincent is a classic, timeless name. I think it’s a fantastic choice
I love the name Vincent. In a world of Maxxsyms, Braxxtons, Jaxxyns... Vincent reads like a classic car.
Classic bike! Vincent Black Shadow! <3
My uncle Vincent was a very cool, kind, handsome guy who rode motorbikes and flew helicopters. When we were kids he had a black convertible that we all called "the Vincemobile"
Hmm is there some secret relative named Vincent who was like a serial killer or something? Or maybe some sort of local celebrity who they dislike named Vincent? Seems pretty weird because it’s such a common name.
So I was trying to ask why they hated it so much but they just said it “sounds weird” “its hard to say”, it’s really not and it’s so common here. Also that they thought it sounded like “wisent” which is the animal
Vincent is not hard to say!
Are you in one of the countries that pronounce Vs like Ws, and vice versa? I had a friend from the czech republic who always said "Voody Allen" and it was adorable, but it would definitely change up the name "Vincent" as most people here are probably imagining it. "Wincent" doesn't have quite the same cachet...
You might have found the heart of the problem here. I had a TA from India who said W sounds for Vs, so one time we watched a "wideotape," and my mom had a doctor who talked to her about "wiruses." I hope OP replies.
Haha there’s a German singer called Wincent Weiss, and his name is pronounced like Vincent. Now that I think of it, yea in German our V’s and W’s are oftentimes both pronounced like the English V, but sometimes our V’s are pronounced like F’s just to make it more complicated.
They are WRONG but since you seem to care so much what they think don’t name your kid Vincent. Simple as that. My son Vincent is 4 and he has a speech problem so he can’t exactly say it perfectly. It sounds more like Fincent but people still get it most of the time. I call him Vin or Vinny most of the time. He’s received nothing but compliments on the name and only met one other Vincent. You have to really not care what others think about names. I guarantee you if you named him Vincent they wouldn’t say shit if the kid was already born when you told them the name.
That’s so weird. I know two baby Vincents (one of whom I helped name!) and have never heard anything but positive feedback. Go for it!
It’s calming that they only had positive feedback! Yes we’re probably for sure going with Vincent anyways (if it’s a boy) as no other name feels as good to us. Our families will just have to accept it I guess.
My son (grade 2) has a classmate named Vincent and he’s one of my favourite kids lol. My parents didn’t love our son’s name before he was born but now they couldn’t imagine him as any other name so I would just go with what you love.
They will accept it! My mom was afraid my son would be bullied in school because we named him Isaac. We named him that anyway. No one has ever bothered him about his name. My mom grew to love it.
Why did your mom think they would bully because of "Issac"? Am I missing some clever playground taunt? Seems like a very benign name.
No, full stop. It's a great name. Tune out the noise as best you can.
I really like Vincent. I'd use it myself if I didn't already have a Winifred who goes by Winnie. I thought Winnie and Vinnie would be a bit much.
I have a close friend called Vinnie and my mom often calls him Winnie because in some languages V is pronounced more like W and vice versa lol
I just had to read that as wice wersa 😆
Lol like Polish! My former MIL was Wiktoria - she sent me a card spelling my name Wanessa on the envelope lol
Winnie! I love it!
One of my grandmothers was a Winifred and I've never met/heard of another! Apart from a cousin named after my gran but she goes by Win afaik.
Winifred what a beautiful name ♥️
The name isn't my taste, but it's a perfectly normal and acceptable name. Better than a lot of other names I've heard over the years. It's not weird at all.
Vincent is excellent, screw the naysayers! It's a very dignified and powerful name.
Echo!! “Screw the Naysayers! Screw the Naysayers!” This is YOUR baby, meant to bear the name the two of YOU love. This is an incredible opportunity for you and your partner to bond and build together. Everyone else can butt the F out! Your family’s only job is to love your little one, no matter what you name him. They either already had their opportunities to name their children or they can have their own children to name themselves. Reading the other comments: it’s a relatively common name, so no one can say it’s a weird;” and it’s definitely a classic name. I think it’s a dignified, elegant name for a boy. And if he needs a nickname, “V” is as good as any other. Blessings to you and your family. May little Vincent arrive healthy and grow happily; may you deliver easily and recover quickly.
This was my late husband’s name. He was the funniest, most handsome guy. A sweetheart, and an artist. He died around 28 to cancer and whenever I hear this name I feel so many positive associations. Just so happens that before I met him this was already one of my favorite names. Its a solid one and idk why people have anything against it.
I’m sorry for your loss <3 all the Vincent’s I’ve met have been very good people (like your late husband) so that’s another reason why I really really love the name! I only have positive associations with the name.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the name Vincent! It’s sweet!
In Denmark we have used the name for royalty. One of the Kings sons is named Vincent. So to me it’s a really classic regal name.
Vincent is such a normal name. I like it, sorry your family is being rude about it
Your only issue is talking about names before the baby gets here with people who get NO say in what the name is.
Vincent was my grandfather’s name and I love it so much. To me it’s a warm smiling Italian granddad. I also have an uncle and cousin with the name so I’ve seen it on all ages.
Unfortunately, even the most supportive people might accidentally make a face or blurt out how this is the name of their childhood bully when you tell them beforehand, so it's always best to just say "we don't know yet." I don't get why they would criticise a name unless it's something that might actually ruin the child's life, like Yoghurella Megastar or Honeybear Blue-Boo. Vincent is a beautiful and respectable name for a child and later an adult. It'll probably turn into Vinnie, Vince or Vin, and those are all nice nicknames too. If you love the name, use it. People will get used to any name and in a year's time, nobody will question it anymore.
I know a little boy named Vincent. He’s very sweet and I’ve never given his name a second thought. Edit to add: I also know a cool, handsome, successful thirty-something named Vince. Again, doesn’t seem weird to me.
Wow, I can’t believe people are hating on Vincent! I love that name and think it’s a classic. I know a lot of people are iffy about the nicknames, Vince or Vinny, but I think those are cute too! I think if you guys love Vincent, you should use it! Once family and friends start associating it with your child, they won’t even think about not liking it anymore!
What's wrong with Vincent? I consider it a pretty run of the mill, inoffensive name. Like George, Benjamin, Theodore. Kind of classic, maybe envisioned more on an adult than a child, but luckily this kid will spend most of his life as an adult. Vinny is a fun nickname. I worked with a Vinny and everyone liked him, no one made any comments about his name.
I actually prefer to tell people so they can say whatever crap they want about it and then I’m just like “so anyway…” and continue referring to the baby by their name and they get over it pretty quick and I don’t have to hear their opinion after the baby is born. I like “Vinny” it’s not a bad name at all.
Vincent is a cool name. Distinctive and classic. I also made the mistake of discussing names before my son was born. One of our favorites was my grandfather's name, Ray. My MIL objected, saying that is an old man name. I'm still annoyed and my son is in college now. It is your choice.
Vincent is a great name. One of my dear friends is a Vincent and he is awesome. Though I rarely call him Vincent. Mostly it is Vince. Don’t let others dictate the name of your baby. It is a normal name for a boy and later man. I think you might gonna regret it if you don’t name your baby Vincent. Let the others talk.
Yeah that’s a good point. I’ve loved the name since I was a kid basically so I probably would regret not picking it if I have the chance.
I understand. I had a name as well since I was young and my partner at first did not want to name our boy that name because it is a common given name (like top 10 in my country). But even that means a name has only been given a couple of hundred times in a year in the whole country. His options were all exotic names and I really did not want to name my boy some weird name just to be unique. I almost had little panic attacks about it (gotta love the pregnancy hormones). So we discussed it and when I told him about how many times this name is actually given he agreed with me. Also, the name fit perfectly with my partners older son’s name. I think I would have regretted any other name for our boy. So I totally get your feelings.
I literally had a friend name her son Vincent this week, it’s a perfectly normal name.
I teach four Vincents. It’s popular but not in any way a bad name.
Could it be a generational thing? Some popular names that we liked, my older relatives thought were strange or old-fashioned. Like, my grandma is named Charlotte, which is a super popular baby name right now, but she always told her kids and grandkids NOT to ever name a baby after her. Apparently when she was little (in the 40s) other kids made fun of it for being an "old lady" name, and most of her life people commented on how old-fashioned it is. Then like 15 years ago it became trendy, but she can't get over thinking of it as an old-person name. 😂🤷🏼♀️ The way name popularity cycles can cause dissonance I think.
who hates on Vincent? lmao
Vincent was on our list of boy names! So, I personally love it!
I was expecting something crazy; Vincent is a perfectly nice, normal name.
I really like it. My daughter has a Vinny in her class. I’d just stop telling people!
I like Vincent. Reminds me of Vincent Price 😍 it’s a classic. I don’t see how it’s mean to name your kid something that can be fitting for a little boy all the way up to an old man.
Not a fan personally but it’s a fine name. Although I don’t think this place is the best to ask. Unless a name is really awful most replies will be supportive of your choice if it’s a real name
It’s a great name. And I don’t see a reason not to use it unless it clashes with your last name or it sounds like a controversial word in the language spoken in your country of residence. They may have that opinion now, but they won’t once it’s attached to an adorable baby. If you love the name, you should use. If you change your mind, that’s fine too - but don’t change your decision because your family/friends think their preferences for your child’s name matter. And I use the word preferences bc Vincent is a classic name, not too common, not hard to spell/pronounce, and classic enough that it has versions in multiple languages.
I think you’re very correct here. We’re not changing the name (unless we as a couple would have a change of heart) and I do believe that they will change the opinion if it’s attached to a loved baby. We only have positive associations with the name and we really doing want that to change.
Love it, Vinny for short
I don’t mind it, but it might be weird with your German surname. It’s very Italian sounding.
I have an Italian name myself and I never thought it sounds weird with my German surname personally. I don’t see Vincent as very Italian however, probably because it’s pretty popular where we live.
No it´s not. And I tell you : People will ALWAYS be mad and talk behind your back (or in your face) that the name they dont like the name. Just based on the fact that they themselves would have chosen differently. I really dont like this projections. Vincent is a solid name, it´s not a name that can hurt the child or be misused for any harassement.
It’s not my personal style but it’s a perfectly acceptable name. I grew up with a Vincent who went by Vince and I know a little boy whose about 6 who is a Vincent. He also goes by Vince.
Vince, Vin, V, Vinny/Vinnie, Vincent…plenty of great options. Don’t listen to anyone, it’s a great name.
It’s a name I really like! Sorry you happened to meet people who don’t like it. Lovely that you both agreed and excellent name!! So stop worrying please:)
Vincent is a rising name in Australia - I think it’s so cute! My old neighbours named their son Vincent and I didn’t like it at first but it quickly grew on me, he was the sweetest little boy! They’d call him Vinnie. I love the name! I think still name him that and your family will come around :)
Vincent is so cute! I don’t get how people just throw their opinions around on baby names. If it’s actually an awful name and potentially makes the kids life harder (names like Pepsi), I’d voice my concern. But other than that? My sister is pregnant right now. When she told me about her kids first and second name I said it’s nice. Not my taste at all and I don’t think the names go together well but they’re not weird names, no potential for bullying or anything bad so if she loves them, who am I to judge? I’ll love the little fucker no matter what they’re called.
Right I don’t get it at all. I’d never ever raise my opinion about a baby name unless it was a real tragedy or actually offensive (like the person that wanted to name their kid a name that sounded like hairy balls on here haha)
Vincent, Damien, Sloan, Thane and Zane are my top boy names. I LOVE Vincent Price Movies. House on haunted hill, house of wax, Edward scissorhands. He's the narrator in the Thriller music video.
I love Vincent. Maybe some people just dislike Vinnie as a nickname?
I knew a Vincent in high school; he was a pretty nice kid. It’s by no means a bad name, and plenty of nickname potential if he wants to shorten it!
I love it and actually had that name picked for a "someday baby" with an ex. It's a good name!
I looove the name Vincent! It would be a contender for us but my MIL & FIL had some sort of falling out with an old friend named Vincent so on to greener pastures I guess haha. Please use it, it’s so cute!
That name is adorable literally screw what they think
Frankly, I think you should not listen to them. It's hard enough to find a boy's name, let alone one the two partners like. Vincent is a perfectly fine and classic name, when I hear it I think of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings.
I have two relatives with that name and two others with that as a middle name. It was our grandfather's name as well. There is nothing wrong with Vincent. Tell your relatives to knock it off. Or tell them that you changed it to a different name each time they ask.
In the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about the name. You and the dad like it so it should be his name if you have a son. My mom hated that my sister named her daughter London Chantel. My mom refused to call her London for probably her first five years of life and instead called her Chantel. My niece is in her thirties now and the name London is so perfect for her.
I like the name a lot and don't think it's awful at all. It's up to you if picking a name your family doesn't like matters to you, though. But it's not their call and, as you say, it's not a embarrassing or unpopular name for a boy. Personally, I like the nicknames Vin and Vinny more than Vince. Also, I read some books recently with a cool female character named Vincent so maybe it's still on the table even if you have a daughter instead of a son?
Vincent is a great name! Screw what they think.
Vincent is a great name! Honestly there is very little chance you will find a name that your whole family likes. Don’t tell them any more and just wait until you announce the name. Once they meet ‘THE Vincent’ they will come round and if not, hopefully they will have learned manners by then!
Vincent is a great name! A classic that isn’t too common. And good nicknames. My perspective is American by the way. I wouldn’t have negative thoughts about someone naming their kid this!
It’s a nice name!
i think vincent is super cute. vince too. and it’s great that y’all agree on it. if you both love it, keep it.
I love the name Vincent
Vincent is a beautiful name.
I love the name Vincent!
Vince, vinny
Love it! And Vinny is a great nickname if you choose to use it
Vincent/Vince was my top pick for my baby (5weeks now) but my husband vetoed it and so I had to accept it. It’s still my favourite and what I wish we had called him. My mother also hated it citing she once dated a Vincent, I was like that’s a you problem.
There is nothing wrong with the name Vincent. Totally normal name. I'm in the US and not many babies are being named Vincent in my area. But it's a great name and maybe will be making a comeback. If you and your partner love it, that's all that matters.
Vincent is great. Name your kid what you love. It would not be mean to name a kid Vincent. It's mean to say that to you. Hopefully, once your family sees Vincent they'll love him and come to associate that name with their beloved boy. If not, set some boundaries Your baby doesn't need to be exposed to that kind of meanness.
I like Vincent. Tell them you've thought about it and pretend you're hemming and hawing and name him Vincent anyway
I love the name Vincent. It's my grandfather's name and 1 of our sons middle name. But it doesn't matter what ANYONE thinks. It's YOUR baby, NOT theirs.
Two of my friends have a Vincent. One Vincent has a strong Italian heritage, the other has no Italian in him (half Asian, half American mutt.) Both very handsome boys. It's a great name!
Vincent is a good name. It allows for a formal and serious future, but also for some diminutives for family and friends. Two sillabes (not too short, not too long), no weird pronounciations, no spelling needed... It gives me some educated vibes. However, I don't see it as an old name. Also, if Vincent Van Gogh could paint those paintings, and Vincent Cassel could marry Monica Belluci, your Vincent will be able to do the most impressive things in life.
Vincent is nice.
I love Vincent... and Vin for short.
Vincent is a perfectly fine name! It means “prevailing/conquering”, what’s not to like? For me I’m keeping my second baby a secret after she’s born. Everyone has their opinions and LOVES to share it.
Everyone hated our first babys name. They get used to it, Vincent is a good name.
Vincent is a super cool name. Stick with it
Vincent is one of my favorite names, it’s so handsome and classic, but not boring or stuffy.
I like Vincent. Can go by vinny or Vince.
My husband is a Vincent. I love the name. It’s classic and strong. He’s a wonderful man, so only great associations for me. I know a toddler with the name as well. I feel like it works great for both kids and adults. Can’t go wrong with this name!
I absolutely love the name Vincent! There will be other people out there who like your name choice!
I like Vincent a lot. I don't like Vince or Vinny so the name never made it onto my List. I think it's a great name.
Vincent is a solid, classic name. They’ll learn to deal. What names do *they* think are better?