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Lucifer and Damian, and Demon prn. (DAY-mon).
WDYTO them, and would it be ok to use them or would a child be teased or anything?
WDYTO them, and would it be ok to use them or would a child be teased or anything?
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Though I love the sound of Lucifer and the concept of turning names on their head... I think it would be too difficult for someone who lives in a predominately Christian enviroment.
Demon even pronounced DAY-mon would be a hard name to carry for your lifetime. Damon, Daemon are some alternatives that aren't as close to the spelling of demon but sound the same as the way you want to pronounce them.
And I think enough people have used Damian for their children in real life that it woulodn't be any problem.
Personally, I like names like Lucifer, Jezebel and Lilith. Why can't we change the negative connotations of these names?
Demon even pronounced DAY-mon would be a hard name to carry for your lifetime. Damon, Daemon are some alternatives that aren't as close to the spelling of demon but sound the same as the way you want to pronounce them.
And I think enough people have used Damian for their children in real life that it woulodn't be any problem.
Personally, I like names like Lucifer, Jezebel and Lilith. Why can't we change the negative connotations of these names?
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Lucifer I do not like, but I see nothing horribly wrong. If there were major problems, Luc could be a nice nn.
Damian I am not sure why people have a "fear" of this name. I have known two, an adult and an 11 year old (when I knew him). Neither one had a problem due to his name. However Demon might be asking for trouble.
Damian I am not sure why people have a "fear" of this name. I have known two, an adult and an 11 year old (when I knew him). Neither one had a problem due to his name. However Demon might be asking for trouble.
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I love Damian and I want to use it oneday. I don't think it would cause any problems, you'll get a few people who associate it with the movie, etc, but they'll get over that and besides not everyone would. Lucifer I adore as well, but I wouldn't use it because I've noticed a lot of people associate it with a name of the devils (wether they're Christian or not). Too bad I really liked the name. But I'd love to see it on someone else!
I don't particularly like Demon/Damon. I think it could cause problems. If I were you I'd spell it Damon because Demon could be mispro. DEE-mon a lot.
I don't particularly like Demon/Damon. I think it could cause problems. If I were you I'd spell it Damon because Demon could be mispro. DEE-mon a lot.
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I think only Damian is usable, the rest are [m]
too conntected to evil. I am considering Damian for a boy someday.
too conntected to evil. I am considering Damian for a boy someday.
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What's 'evil' mean?
As in, a definition. And no, you don't have to answer me. I'm just curious about what you believe 'evil' would be defined as.
I'm honestly not trying to bash you, or your religion. It just looks that way because I phrase things badly.
As in, a definition. And no, you don't have to answer me. I'm just curious about what you believe 'evil' would be defined as.
I'm honestly not trying to bash you, or your religion. It just looks that way because I phrase things badly.
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evil as in hatred, lies, prideful, etc anything that is not considered kind [murder, hateful of everything, and everyone] (basically anything that's not of God, IMO].
Lucifer [IMO] is the father of lies, leader of all hate, etc. Not a good image for a baby/child/person, lol.
Though I do like it GP on a cat.
Demon just reminds me of Lucifer, and his minions, again not nice.
ETA: I totally sucked at explaining, LOL.
Lucifer [IMO] is the father of lies, leader of all hate, etc. Not a good image for a baby/child/person, lol.
Though I do like it GP on a cat.
Demon just reminds me of Lucifer, and his minions, again not nice.
ETA: I totally sucked at explaining, LOL.
This message was edited 9/23/2007, 5:40 PM
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Thank you.
That was honestly helpful.
(I ask weird questions, no? :>)
That was honestly helpful.
(I ask weird questions, no? :>)
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thanks for all the responses; I think I can live without using Demon. Damien does look nicer I think than Damian, thanks for suggesting it.
Lucifer - I love this; the sound is just beautiful and it doesn't look bad written either its a beautiful name. Having looked it up on wikipedia... the name doesn't bother me at all as I'm not a Christian, but I wouldn't want to offend anybody.
Lucifer - I love this; the sound is just beautiful and it doesn't look bad written either its a beautiful name. Having looked it up on wikipedia... the name doesn't bother me at all as I'm not a Christian, but I wouldn't want to offend anybody.
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I thank that Damon and Damien are fine. I understand that Lucifer is not a bad name if you subtract the "devil" connotations, and although it doesn't bother you because you aren't a Christian, I would be wary of it b/c probably most people you will run into (whether Christian or not) will hear Lucifer and think "devil." Let's put it this way. Would you name your child Satan? If not, then you might not want to name him Lucifer, as the words are often used interchangeably when talking about the devil.
While Lucifer may be fine as a name, your child would never be able to escape the fact that most people associate his name with "the fallen angel" (Satan). While those close to him would get used to it and it wouldn't bother them anymore, it might make it a tough life for him overall, and yes, it would probably offend some people, just as some people are offended when they see someone named Pagan or Jesus or any other name/word with strong religious connotations. Just something to chew on!
While Lucifer may be fine as a name, your child would never be able to escape the fact that most people associate his name with "the fallen angel" (Satan). While those close to him would get used to it and it wouldn't bother them anymore, it might make it a tough life for him overall, and yes, it would probably offend some people, just as some people are offended when they see someone named Pagan or Jesus or any other name/word with strong religious connotations. Just something to chew on!
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Damian is a great name and I would use it in a heart beat. It has absolutely no religious connections at all...the whole "devil" connection began with "The Omen".
For Demon, if you're going for the DAY-mon pronnciation, why not spell it Damon since with the first spelling the first obvious pronunciation (for me at least) would be DE-mon.
I think Lucifer sounds like a really cool name and has a beautiful meaning. It truely is a shame that most people immediately associate it with the devil. Even though I'm not religious I'd know that naming my child Lucifer would just be asking for trouble from people who ARE regligious and are offended by the name. Lucius is similar and is another name I love. Luc makes a great nn.
For Demon, if you're going for the DAY-mon pronnciation, why not spell it Damon since with the first spelling the first obvious pronunciation (for me at least) would be DE-mon.
I think Lucifer sounds like a really cool name and has a beautiful meaning. It truely is a shame that most people immediately associate it with the devil. Even though I'm not religious I'd know that naming my child Lucifer would just be asking for trouble from people who ARE regligious and are offended by the name. Lucius is similar and is another name I love. Luc makes a great nn.
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The association between Damian and the devil is one of my pet peeves. It has a totally different etymology and is the name of various saints, that people take as an absolute truth something from some silly horror flick really bugs me. So yes, I believe it's totally ok to use it.
As for Lucifer and Demon, they're too obviously synonimous with "devil" to be used, it's just asking for trouble.
As for Lucifer and Demon, they're too obviously synonimous with "devil" to be used, it's just asking for trouble.
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I know that it doesn't.
However, it doesn't negate the fact that demon is a word, and a common one, in the English language that denotes an evil spirit. Would you name a child Fanny?
However, it doesn't negate the fact that demon is a word, and a common one, in the English language that denotes an evil spirit. Would you name a child Fanny?
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I think the reason might be...
...that Damian *sounds* a bit like "demon", therefore it must *mean* "demon", since everybody knows that all words that sound similar necessarily have similar meanings, right?
So, since Jason, Freddy, etc. don't sound like anything "evil", it follows they are not "evil" names even though they were used in horror films.
...that Damian *sounds* a bit like "demon", therefore it must *mean* "demon", since everybody knows that all words that sound similar necessarily have similar meanings, right?
So, since Jason, Freddy, etc. don't sound like anything "evil", it follows they are not "evil" names even though they were used in horror films.
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I guess Jezebel has gone into the language as a synonim of "whore" as in the expression "painted Jezebel". It's not actually connected to a film or anything. Isla's question was about names from horror films, rather than names with allegedly "evil" connotations in a more general context.
I agree that Jezebel is very pretty, but unusable. A "Jezebel" is also the racist stereotype of the depraved black woman who entices white men, as opposed to the motherly asexual "Mammie" or "Aunt Jemima". So that's what really puts me off Jezebel, personally.
I agree that Jezebel is very pretty, but unusable. A "Jezebel" is also the racist stereotype of the depraved black woman who entices white men, as opposed to the motherly asexual "Mammie" or "Aunt Jemima". So that's what really puts me off Jezebel, personally.
This message was edited 9/24/2007, 11:13 AM
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Lucifer is a big no-no imo. Yes the meaning is great but it is still a word/name for the devil/Satan (It doesn't matter if you believe in it or not). I can't see why anyone would want to name their child Lucifer. Damian is ok but I could never use it (Thanks Omen!)
If you like the name that is pronounced Day-mon I see no reason why you would spell it Demon. The child would be teased and what if it is a real demon child? Use Damon.
If you like the name that is pronounced Day-mon I see no reason why you would spell it Demon. The child would be teased and what if it is a real demon child? Use Damon.
This message was edited 9/23/2007, 12:52 PM
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Lucifer reminds me of a cat or something from somewhere, I'm not quite sure. But I don't like it. Plus I feel that he would be called "Lucy".
I do like Damian, and this used to be my favorite spelling but nowdays I prefer Damien.
I also like Demon, but spelled Damon. Please do not spell it Demon, there would be teasing, lots.
I do like Damian, and this used to be my favorite spelling but nowdays I prefer Damien.
I also like Demon, but spelled Damon. Please do not spell it Demon, there would be teasing, lots.
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