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[Opinions] Athanasius
What do you think of Athanasius?
If it's used as a first name, would Nathan (like Ned to Edward or Nell to Eleanor) be a workable nickname?
If it weren't a first name, would it be a good middle name for Charles?
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[What do you think of Athanasius?]
I like it but vastly prefer (and would use) Athanasios which is ethnically Greek so I am not suggesting you use it over Athanasius. I just prefer it.[If it's used as a first name, would Nathan (like Ned to Edward or Nell to Eleanor) be a workable nickname?]
No, it's a stretch. I prefer Athan and it doesn't rhyme with Nathan either so it seems like even more of a stretch.[If it weren't a first name, would it be a good middle name for Charles?]
Yes, Charles Athanasius is quite handsome.
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*adds to pnl*It would definitely be a good mn for Charles.
I think Nathan would work for a nn, or Nasius or Nas or something, if it was used as a fn.
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Athanasius is theoretically cool, but it's too pretentious to actually use. I'd prefer a shorter version, like Athanase, as a mn.Athan would actually be a fine nn for it if you were actually to use it. Nathan as a nn sounds contrived, so if you like Nathan that much you should just name the kid that.

This message was edited 6/6/2009, 5:52 PM

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reminds me of Euthanasia
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I love Athanasius (and probably all related forms). It's unusual, but not altogether unknown. I prefer Athan as a nickname and I think Nathan is a bit odd since it has a completely different origin. I think it sounds fine with Charles.
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It's my Aunt Athena's father's name. Too lofty for my taste.
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Why not just go with Nathan? Athanasius is a little much.
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I appreciate Athanasius; however, I think it's more viable as a middle name.I strongly dislike Nathan as a nickname.
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I love it [m]Well you can use anything for NN, but I would use Athan.Yes Charles Athanasius is nice/
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