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Is it usable? my husband liked it when I suggested it, but then said it sounded like an old man name
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All old men started out as new babies. Solomon would be delightful on a small child, I think, but think carefully about nns before you decide. Sol or Solly are not to everyone's taste.
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I love Solomon. I think it's definitely still usable. It's true that it sounds a bit old fashioned, but there's nothing wrong with that. I think it'd be refreshing on a little boy, not old fashioned at all.
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I think Solomon is a great name and definitely usable imo. I would love to meet a little Solomon. Come to think of it, I would just love to meet a male of any age named Solomon!
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I don't see why it wouldn't be usable; it's in the top 500 and rising (I'd actually be more concerned with potential popularity). I've personally always loved Solomon, and I think it strikes a perfect balance of youthfulness and maturity. I love Solly for a little fellow, and just Sol for when he gets older.
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Its one of those dusty clunky names that I adore. It's incredibly bold and definitely mature. However, I find those names refreshing right now...
Plus, it's a strong traditional name as well. I mean, people are using Noah and Isaac still... why not Solomon?
Of course it's popularity is akin to using Walter, Simon or Roger today... but that doesn't make it any less of a statement name... and an awesome one at that.
Plus, it's a strong traditional name as well. I mean, people are using Noah and Isaac still... why not Solomon?
Of course it's popularity is akin to using Walter, Simon or Roger today... but that doesn't make it any less of a statement name... and an awesome one at that.
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Solomon is a good strong name although a little daring. It is old fashioned, but older names like Daniel and Ezra are making a come back. It is definitely usable.
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It is, but I hate it. It reminds me of salmon fish.
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Yes it is usable. Yes it sounds like an old man name. Yes it could take on a freshness. Yes you would be looked at funny.
My friend's nephew is Solomon and when he was born I thought it was bizarre and just kinda bad. But I don't even know the kid, and the name has grown on me. It's heavy, yes, but also gutsy and lively. I'd nickname a Solomon 'Solo' (like saul-o).
I think the fact that the Solomon I know of is Solomon Gerhard doesn't help the heavy and old-man feel. I'd liven Solomon up with something much younger.
My friend's nephew is Solomon and when he was born I thought it was bizarre and just kinda bad. But I don't even know the kid, and the name has grown on me. It's heavy, yes, but also gutsy and lively. I'd nickname a Solomon 'Solo' (like saul-o).
I think the fact that the Solomon I know of is Solomon Gerhard doesn't help the heavy and old-man feel. I'd liven Solomon up with something much younger.
This message was edited 3/23/2015, 9:00 AM
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