Message: "Kazimir" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Kazimir

by luna11

5/24/2013, 1:07 PM

We would like to name our son Kazimir (no middle name, he would have a traditional Russian patronym). i'm wondering if it would seem out of place in America even if he is half-Russian. What do you think? Also, is it better spelled Kasimir or Kazimir?

#Kazimir

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- Bear

5/24/2013, 5:09 PM

Kazimir would be wonderful. Love it. I'm in the U.S. and he would fit in well. We have a large Russian ex-pat community where I live, but I still think Casimir is well enough known all over so the Kazimir spelling won't be that big of a deal.

As far as spelling, I prefer Kazimir over Kasimir. Kasimir makes me think of cashmere sweaters whereas Kazimir is more manly looking. The strong "z" matches the hard "K," if that makes sense.

Good luck!

This message was edited 5/24/2013, 5:11 PM

- Calla (guest) +5

5/24/2013, 2:30 PM

I like Kasimir more.

I'd say yes, it would be out of place in America, but really it depends on where you live. America is a melting pot. I've encountered stranger names in the Bible Belt! Maybe mid-west it would seem strange but on the coasts not so much. But I've never really been mid-west so that's a guess.

- jennifer +4

5/24/2013, 5:58 PM

I'm from the Midwest, and it does seem strange to me, but it also feels more Polish than Russian, and my area has a large Polish-American community (but more third/ fourth generation by now). The Polish center is Pulaski, named after Kazimierz Pulaski, the Pole turn general in the Continental Army during the Revolution, so I think of him when I see/ hear the name.

- Calla (guest) +3

5/24/2013, 11:28 PM

Ah! Good to know. There's a Pulaski, Virginia... that's the only Pulaski I really know.

I still think Kasimir is a neat name. He could stand out and wow people with it! :D

- luna11 +2

5/25/2013, 4:29 AM

Thanks so much guys, for all your help :)

- Bear

5/25/2013, 11:42 AM

:-D Thanks. Glad it helped. OP feedback is much appreciated. Happy naming!

- Calla (guest)

5/25/2013, 7:44 AM

:-)

Of course! :D

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