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What is your impression of this name in use on real boy? Any negative associations? I'm not up on pop culture and don't watch tv.
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I would just think of the Biblical associations. So not a great association.
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Eep. Yeah... I guess the biblical Sauls are not the greatest role models... but I still think the name has merit for having a strong feel to it despite the airiness of it's sound. It's just a solid choice, and makes people think of firmness (maybe that's just me!).
Both Biblical Sauls were powerful men. One had God's favor and gave it up for jealousy, and the other was a terrible, terrible man who changed his ways and became an influential and great man. So... in either case, the strength of the name seems embedded... and conveys and idea of free will and possibility to choose your destiny. Again, that is what I get from the stories.
In any case - I like Saul. It not common, but it's quirky and fun compared to the naming styles of today. I don't put much stock in pop culture references since they fade.
This name is short, sweet and very usable imo.
Both Biblical Sauls were powerful men. One had God's favor and gave it up for jealousy, and the other was a terrible, terrible man who changed his ways and became an influential and great man. So... in either case, the strength of the name seems embedded... and conveys and idea of free will and possibility to choose your destiny. Again, that is what I get from the stories.
In any case - I like Saul. It not common, but it's quirky and fun compared to the naming styles of today. I don't put much stock in pop culture references since they fade.
This name is short, sweet and very usable imo.
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I think it has a soulful feel, an earthy, handsome underused name. I think, having seen Silas and Ezra become popular recently, I think it would be incredibly usable.
I haven't seen the show the other comments have mentioned, but I know it is the spinoff to Breaking Bad. I also know the character Saul Berenson from Homeland comes to mind. Sometimes this sort of familiarity is helpful though in making a name seem more comfortable for people.
I generally like this name.
I haven't seen the show the other comments have mentioned, but I know it is the spinoff to Breaking Bad. I also know the character Saul Berenson from Homeland comes to mind. Sometimes this sort of familiarity is helpful though in making a name seem more comfortable for people.
I generally like this name.
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I know a youngish Saul. It's not a name I like - for some silly reason I think of soles of shoes - but it works for him and is certainly usable.
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Better Call Saul is the first thing that comes to mind. I'm not really sure what the show is about but the title stuck with me and I've seen it mentioned a few times on Facebook related to Breaking Bad, I think. It's a relatively new show and premiered in like January or February. It might come to mind for a lot of people because of it.
I think it's usable. I like it. It's handsome and old-fashioned but not too dusty.
I think it's usable. I like it. It's handsome and old-fashioned but not too dusty.
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