How's the name Winston for a male's first name?

[netriones]

How's the name Winston for a male's first name? Any comments are welcomed, positive or negative.

My thought, disregard this name with any historical person.
The meaning of Winston is cool: Joyful stone. The negative: It's bit awkward to pronounce.

What do you think?

[Sprite09]

Sounds like a butlers name.

Call him Logan or Odysseus or Leonidas or Zeus.

[fattest]

sounds like he'll make a great butler

[teknoluv]

I knew a guy whose first name is Winston. Have not been in contact for many years, but since I don't know any other Winston (except Churchill), whenever this name comes up, it reminds me of him, someone who is slim, soft-speaking, reserved and kind of feminine.

[dragon_drift]

Sounds like a butlers name.

Call him Logan or Odysseus or Leonidas or Zeus.

sounds like he'll make a great butler

lol, but wasn't there a former PM by the name of Winston Churchill?

[45ED]

If a kid's going to be named Winston, his nickname could be Winnie. And then someone will invariably bring up and call him Winnie the Pooh. But knowing that kids are more likely to focus the crude sounding last portion, they may just call him Winnie the Poo.

I wouldn't call that bad or good since just about any name, within the mind set of a five year old, can be made fun of. Just a possibility of how Winston could be rendered "funny".

In all seriousness, a name like Winston isn't a bad name. If it is difficult to pronounce, then have Winston as his legal first name and use something similar as a nickname. Like how William Jefferson Clinton ended up being Bill Clinton (I still don't get how exactly Will = Bill in most circles, aside from sounding similar). So for Winston, he could be legally called that but be referred to most often as Will or something else.

And then, if the kid gets in trouble, the parents could always call him by his legal first name. It'll be, " you know when you're in trouble when they use the serious tone and you're actual first name."

Edit: Someone once asked me what I would think of as a good name. I suggested Winston. The kid ended up being Vincent. Name meaning of Vincent? Victory. And for a nickname, Vinny. Can't necessarily make fun of that.

[Sprite09]

http://www.20000-names.com/warrior_names_fighter_names_male.htm

I like Alexander. or maybe call him Conan. Please remember to feed you baby protein powder and PlasmaJet (Gaspari Nutrition).

[nickinto]

I think it's a great name..if you're expecting your girl to give birth to a vacuum cleaner.

[discostupid]

PlasmaJet sounds like an awesome name.

[ariell]

Sounds like a butlers name.



I thought the same thing!

[Coolisme]

Like most people in this thread, the butler's name comes to mind.

[ji2o0k]

PlasmaJet sounds like an awesome name.I like Gaspari better!

Seriously...you should name the kid Kal-El, The Hulk, Deadpool, Hercules or Thor....one of those names would be cool.

[Lawl and Order]

sounds like he's Chinese or English, but considering this forum I am going to guess Chinese

[marcopolo85]

Got a guy at work with the first name winston.

[netriones]

LOL. You guys are so funny.

[dasaylay]

Peter Griffin: I'm Winston Churchill. Would you like some tea? I would because I'm Winston Churchill. Would you like a crumpet? I would because I'm Winston Churchill. Do you like to wear knickers? I do because I'm Winston Churchill.

Good ol Family Guy

[Sprite09]

ok its decided then by democracy, so you can't change it now. The kids name will henceforth be PlasmaJet. All hail mighty PlasmaJet. Glad thats been settled.

Now for second name may I suggest ViperDragon.

[45ED]

ok its decided then by democracy, so you can't change it now. The kids name will henceforth be PlasmaJet. All hail mighty PlasmaJet. Glad thats been settled.

Now for second name may I suggest ViperDragon.

PlasmaJet ViperDragon. Either we're naming a kid or a Japanese cartoon robot.

[Strategy]

Whatever you do, DON'T name him Kommander_Kornflakes.

He will grow up and be hated by all.

[hyung]

If you don't mind us giving other suggestions...what about the name Riley?

I've always thought Riley was a cool name for a guy. I would name my kid that or Zach.

[Strategy]

If you don't mind us giving other suggestions...what about the name Riley?

I've always thought Riley was a cool name for a guy. I would name my kid that or Zach.

I also like Zach as a name for a male.

Riley however.. i don't know.. it kind of sounds feminine to me. It's just like Taylor, can be for a boy or a girl. I wouldn't go with those names.

[Setz]

Cigarette posterboy?

[hyperion]

If you want my honest opinion, when I read it first I automatically heard "WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNSTON" in my head and smiled..

I don't even remember where it's from anymore. Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

[kgen]

I think it's AWESOME (but I could be biased :D)

That said, giving a kid a unique name (even if it is a little more conservative/traditional) sets him apart from every other kid out there. It also makes it easier to get usernames for things like gmail and facebook, not that you care or anything.

[flexwong]

make sure his middle name is churchill.

i actually like the name winston, probably b/c of churchill.

[tet8suo]

Name him "Seven" :D

[fooey]

If you want my honest opinion, when I read it first I automatically heard "WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNSTON" in my head and smiled..

I don't even remember where it's from anymore. Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

You might be thinking of "Cast Away" starring Tom Hanks ;)

[Si98]

You might be thinking of "Cast Away" starring Tom Hanks ;)

That was Wilson in Cast Away...not Winston.

[gman]

Winston reminds me this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_(cigarette)).

[Sprite09]

ok I have the perfect name, not too heroic sounding like Zeus but not a whimpy name like Winston.....JASON. Sounds like a solid name with a hint of hero (Jason ad the Argonauts).

[gman]

ok I have the perfect name, not too heroic sounding like Zeus but not a whimpy name like Winston.....JASON. Sounds like a solid name with a hint of hero (Jason ad the Argonauts).

The first Jason comes out of my mind is him (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Voorhees).

[MilkyWind]

when I hear winston I think of an asian wearing glasses. bleh.

[Sprite09]

The first Jason comes out of my mind is him (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Voorhees).

lol either way. he won't be picked on at school if kids associate him with a mass murderer.

[felixdd]

Craig

There aren't enough Craigs in the world. Every Craig I know is cool.

[jstaneon]

Whatever you do, DON'T name him Kommander_Kornflakes.

He will grow up and be hated by all.

yes, but he will be an engineer making a 6 digit salary. Plus still living at home, so he can contribute to the household expenses....heck why not just buy the house, he can pay it off in 5 yrs!

[CanadianMike]

Cigarette posterboy?
haha.....thats what i thought of :lol:

http://www.euro-cig.com/gal_images/20060405102434.jpg
Name him "Seven" :D
http://www.dahmus.org/blogimg/fry-see-what-you-did-there.jpg

[shannn]

I only know one Winston
He's really flamboyant and feminine (probably because he came out of the closet a few years ago). But a really nice guy

[Nakuruin]

we must all disagree that winston is a terrible name or big brother will come for us.

[hyperion]

You might be thinking of "Cast Away" starring Tom Hanks ;)
That was Wilson in Cast Away...not Winston.

Right, both of you are. My memory is playing tricks on me.

[manixc]

nope. Winston is a fine middle name but not a first name

[Batman.]

Sounds like someone whom my future kid will have to beat up

[angekfire]

Winston is a pretty bad name, seriously.

[WannaB]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww178/youeatme/icon_puke_r.gifhttp://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww178/youeatme/icon_puke_r.gif

[Madchester]

Winston will grow up capping ghosts with his proton pack.

[ricoboxing]

Winston is a great name. There was this kid named Winston that the girls use to beat up everyday in school.

[TCWeasel]

Winston is a great name. There was this kid named Winston that the girls use to beat up everyday in school.

See. There was my thought. He'd get beat up. But it really needs to be put with a last name.

For example, the name Ophelia may be somewhat innocuous. Put together with the last name Dick, however, and it becomes something completely different.

[joeyjoejoe]

See. There was my thought. He'd get beat up. But it really needs to be put with a last name.

For example, the name Ophelia may be somewhat innocuous. Put together with the last name Dick, however, and it becomes something completely different.

Or use Ophelia as a middle name with the first name: Pat. :lol:

[Broseph]

Winston is a fantastic name. I still remember Winston Wu from day camp 20 years ago. Funny kid.

Winston Wu got the wong numba.

[Canada_7]

I know a Winston from back in high school, he's still on my MSN list, but haven't talked to him in a while. He was an alright guy, had the smarts in comp related stuff, wore glasses.

[Dash]

I don't think I know anyone named Winston. It's not the manliness of names. It sounds very proper though.

Name your boy Sue. It'll toughen him up.

[Talamasca]

I'm picturing an Asian guy with glasses taking computer science or engineering. I've noticed Chinese people tend to pick very "formal" English names for themselves and their kids. There's always a Winston, Desmond, or Lawrence but you don't see a lot of Craig, Paul, or Sean.

[Dash]

I'm picturing an Asian guy with glasses taking computer science or engineering. I've noticed Chinese people tend to pick very "formal" English names for themselves and their kids. There's always a Winston, Desmond, or Lawrence but you don't see a lot of Craig, Paul, or Sean.

Never met a Desmond or a Winston.

Of course you don't see alot of asians named Craig, Paul, or Sean. They want their kids to have successful sounding names. not min wage names. :lol: j/k

[ElChico]

Winston will grow up capping ghosts with his proton pack.

http://www.ghostbustersitalia.it/Personaggi/Winston.jpg

[CSAgent]

I'm gonna name my son Max Power! Can't make fun of that now, can you? :lol:

[shannn]

Name your boy Sue. It'll toughen him up.

Personally, I think a name like Courtney or Leslie would probably toughen him up even more

[SleepyGSR]

Personally, I think a name like Courtney or Leslie would probably toughen him up even more

'Jayne' will make him the toughest of all!

[CanadianMike]

I'm gonna name my son Max Power! Can't make fun of that now, can you? :lol:
“Max Power—he's the man whose name you'd love to touch...
But, you musn't touch!
His name sounds good in your ear
But when you say it, you mustn't fear
Because his name can be said by anyone!”

http://yeeeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/max-power.jpg

[babynorth]

Don't like the name Winston. I'm sure you can find a better first name and move Winston as a 'middle' name instead.

[thendless]

I don't see enough Z's and X's in names so I say Zzlyzlaxx. Time will not forget this name

[stealth]

Every Winston I've ever met was black.

[Mugen123]

Every Winston I've ever met was black.

+1 Never met an asian Winston
butler and winston churchill didn't come to my mind either

the name isn't bad I kinda like it, I'm gonna give my kids uncommon names this world has too many joes/bobs/tonys/ryans/mikes/etc.

[shannn]

'Jayne' will make him the toughest of all!

Actually, funny enough, I just met a guy named Jessica.
Yes...Jessica

[sxz]

Winston is too formal. Just shorten it to Win.

Win.

[felixdd]

Actually, funny enough, I just met a guy named Jessica.
Yes...Jessica

I know a guy named Vivian

It was after this guy that I learned that apparently Vivian used to be a guy's name.

In any case, this man's also in the army.

[BlueMax]

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/aolr/fresh-prince-carlton-banks-400a111306.jpg

[tkl]

It's a great name if you're 85 years old.