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I like it. I think it's usable. I wouldn't use it personally because there are a lot of names I like more.
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I used to hate it, but I don't mind it now. I wouldn't use it though.
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I like it! It's a little dramatic but in a good way.
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I used to know one. He had suitably romantic-looking dark longish wavy hair, but the poetic attributes stopped there: he was a down-to-earth friendly sort with a strong Liverpudlian accent, & everyone called him Ron. I was quite surprised when I found out his full name. It's okay: not something I'd choose, as I'm sure it gets constantly confused with Brian, but if you're going to be a Ron it's definitely more interesting (and less thumpingly elderly) than Ronald.
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I actually like it. It seems old fashioned but not too out of place.
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I find it pretentious. Other kids might be Salinger, Keats, etc. It's a parent trying to show off their literary knowledge.
It could also be that the person just wants something different from Brian and likes the way Byron sounds. In that case it's whatever. But I really can't stand people who name their kids after known literary figures - especially melodramatic romantic poets.
It could also be that the person just wants something different from Brian and likes the way Byron sounds. In that case it's whatever. But I really can't stand people who name their kids after known literary figures - especially melodramatic romantic poets.
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I kinda assume most people who use it aren't that aware of the poet, since it's already an established name. Keats and Salinger are very rare by contrast.
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sounds kind of robotic to me? like the name of a computer program.
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I think it's kind of cool, but it strikes me as particularly African-American. I know this must be because there were only four African-Americans in my high school, and the only one of the four who was in my class was named Byron.
So I don't know if it really is used more by African-Americans than other groups, or if that's just my impression. Nevertheless, I think that an African-American could pull it off better than a European-American.
So I don't know if it really is used more by African-Americans than other groups, or if that's just my impression. Nevertheless, I think that an African-American could pull it off better than a European-American.
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Goethe has a famous interpretation of Faust.
Hector Berlioz created a work that is technically an oratorio, though recently successfully staged as an opera, entitled Damnation of Faust - which offers an easier - and almost hauntingly alluring interpretation of the tragedy. I myself watched, no, not watched, but experienced the opera on four different occasions - bringing different family members and friends for each occasion. Here is a non-vocal ballet interlude for any that have interest - (sorry to tarry from names...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9WvYFcnljQ
Hector Berlioz created a work that is technically an oratorio, though recently successfully staged as an opera, entitled Damnation of Faust - which offers an easier - and almost hauntingly alluring interpretation of the tragedy. I myself watched, no, not watched, but experienced the opera on four different occasions - bringing different family members and friends for each occasion. Here is a non-vocal ballet interlude for any that have interest - (sorry to tarry from names...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9WvYFcnljQ
This message was edited 3/17/2018, 11:59 AM
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I agree with everything that you said.
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It always reminds me of Lord Byron, which prevents me from really liking it.
This message was edited 3/13/2018, 8:50 PM
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Very handsome and underused, wish it was used more.
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It's decent, more refreshing and unique than Brian.
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