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[Opinions] Re: Talk me out of using Macaulay

by RB Constance (Constant)

3/1/2023, 2:14 PM

The issue with Macaulay is it sort of a one hit wonder with one association that leaps to mind. If it had 2 or 3 famous namesakes or none at all, it would be fine. If you had a family member or friend with the name at least there would be some other association than just the actor.

What is it about Macaulay that you like? Is it the sound? Origin? Do you like similar surnames like MacCallum, Macfarley, MacAllister or McGuthrie too?

Here are a few names with a somewhat similar vibe:
Raleigh
Connolly
Carlisle
Bellamy
Romilly
Nickolai
Cody
Montgomery
Ackerley
Adley
Geoffrey
Barclay
Benjamin "Benji"

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- jana46

3/1/2023, 2:51 PM

I think it's the Au that I like. Like the au in laura. And I like that it's Scottish. I think it sounds friendly somehow.

Yep you are definitely right- there's only one famous Macaulay.

I don't like other mac names really, weird eh.

From your list (thank you very much for composing it) I like Carlisle. Sadly I've been to Carlisle in Scotland and its a fairly dull town.

I definitely like Ben (but not Benjamin tho 8 could put up with it) but our surname starts with an N so it doesn't sound good.

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