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Food shmood...

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It'd still be freaking adorable to see a 2-year-old nicknamed Crispy!! Crispin is a little out there, but I don't mind it. And there is the "safe" nickname C(h)ris. Also, what about Pinny? A little cuddly pudgy boy nicknamed Pinny?! Spinny? Oh man, such fun options. I think there was a Canadian snowboarder at the last Olympics named Crispin.

I love Crispin. It's deliciously weird and Shakesperean speechy.

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I don't know if it'll get shortened. In my experience the only Chrises have Christopher for full names. Maybe he could go by Cris if he prefers to "blend in".

I LOVE Crispin. Seriously, hardcore, love it. Crispy, on the other hand, is pretty awful, imo. I prefer Chris/Cris or Kit. I also like Pin...even Pen/Penn wouldn't be too out there for me, given my approach to nicknames. I agree with you that having a familiar nickname can give a kid with a really uncommon name a way to blend in if he feels he needs or wants one.

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The first time I heard of Crispin, I was about 11, and one of my mother's co-workers chose it for his son. At the time, I cracked up over it, thinking its similarity to crispy and Crispix cereal was just hilarious. As an adult, I'm over that, and I love Crispin, finding it sleek, crisp (hyuk-yuk), and unusual without being inaccessible, but I still remember my initial, juvenile reaction. It makes me wonder how hard it would be to grow up as a Crispin.

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Ultimately, I don't think I'm brave enough to put it on my short list, although I could see myself using it as a middle name.

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Hmm, I don't think it's terrible, but it's not one of my favorites either.

I do kind of like Crispin. It's one of those names I'm a little undecided on, but I definitely don't dislike it.

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I don't like Crispy or Cris, Chris. He would have to be Crispin for me. Spin might be cool actually

I agree with Roxstar. Additionally, it reminds me of that miserable Avi book "Crispin: Cross of Lead" which I had to read in fifth grade.

I used to think it was totally silly (like what RoxStar said), but always thought it was interesting. Then I encountered a middle-aged Crispin working at Panera and it suddenly seemed usable and not entirely funny. Still not quite sure how I feel about it, but I wouldn't be sad to see it used. It would be a fresh alternative to Christopher or Christian. It does feel kinda hipster to me though, and that's probably the Panera guy's fault.

This message was edited 2/13/2012, 4:38 AM

I quite like it. I do know one - he's usually called Crispin, but sometimes signs Xmas cards 'Cris'. I don't think anyone has ever called him Crispy; he's quite large and scary-looking.

Interesting! It's not a name I'd ever given much thought to, but now that I am thinking, I think I prefer Crispian. Both are perfectly usable, though.

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I don't at all mind C(h)ris as a nn, but I would mind Crispy intensely!

I always think it would pair well with the surname Browning (geddit?) Or the surname Even (if there is one), as in "Good King Wenceslaus".
Seriously, it's OK and as you say, has a fall-back nn. It reminds me of the St Crispin's Day speech in Shakespeare's Henry V. I'd never use it though.

I've never met one but I like it. It isn't one I would ever use, but I definitely like hearing it out there.

I do know one.

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He's a cello teacher at my high school. Very talented. Awkward-looking. Awkward-acting. I also tie the name to Crispin Glover... awkward-looking, awkward-acting. I don't know. I can't picture a non-awkward Crispin, and Crispy (sorry) is just a terrible idea for a nickname. It sounds like a bandit from a really crappy spaghetti western: Crispy O'Callahan, Terror of Tincup (yeah, it's a town).

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I can't get on board with this name. It's just horribly weak and uncomfortable.

I saw a personilized license plate with the name Crispin on it... I never saw it used before.

I just think of the Avi book Crispin and the Cross of Lead & it's sequels. It's a little too rustic for me, neat novelty name but not something I'd give to a child.

This message was edited 2/12/2012, 5:54 PM

it ought to be a snack food

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Delicious kettle-cooked Corn Crispins, in Original, Cheddar, Nacho and Cajun. They're sandwiches' best friends.

I'm not a fan of it, but I think that is because I know a guy named Christopher Crispin.