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HelpAntonio or Aurelio?
I’m looking for masculine names. Well, actually to change my own name sometime, and I’m torn between these two. I know I can use two names, a first and a middle, but of course one is gonna be the “main” name for usage in day-to-day life. I like Antonio because...well...I just do. The history behind it is really mysterious and I’m a bit of a sucker for names with vague/unknown meaning. And I feel like it suits me! It’s the name I’ve been using to write, too. The only downside is that I have relatives of the same name.
But, I also like Aurelio because the meaning is cool and it’s the name of a historical figure I admire. Still, I’m not sure if it fits me so much. And it’s the name of a character I created before so I’m scared of looking egotistical to people who’ve seen my writing. (To be fair, maybe 2–3 people have seen my writing lol)...it’s a really, really nice name though.
So of course the first thing I do is post on Behind The Name message boards, haha. I just need help making a decision! If anyone has other suggestions, though, I’m seeking clearly masculine names that end in o and, well, I’m particularly biased to names that start with a, and astronomical/botanical meanings are a plus.
Thank you everyone in advance!
– future Antonio/Aurelio
But, I also like Aurelio because the meaning is cool and it’s the name of a historical figure I admire. Still, I’m not sure if it fits me so much. And it’s the name of a character I created before so I’m scared of looking egotistical to people who’ve seen my writing. (To be fair, maybe 2–3 people have seen my writing lol)...it’s a really, really nice name though.
So of course the first thing I do is post on Behind The Name message boards, haha. I just need help making a decision! If anyone has other suggestions, though, I’m seeking clearly masculine names that end in o and, well, I’m particularly biased to names that start with a, and astronomical/botanical meanings are a plus.
Thank you everyone in advance!
– future Antonio/Aurelio
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I like Antonio and would choose that regardless of the relatives. Aurelio is fine as well, but Antonio sounds a lot better to me. It is a lot less common then names like Anthony in the US, which sounds sort of dull at this point and reminds me of a guy in his 40s with no job. Because you aren't from the US, this really doesn't matter.
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I say it depends on if you want to be called Tony or not because it will inevitably happen if you choose Antonio.
I can't think of an obvious nickname for Aurelio so you might end up with nothing or you have the freedom to choose something rather than it being automatic (if you wish to at all that is).
So the question you're really asking is "To Tony or not to Tony?"
I can't think of an obvious nickname for Aurelio so you might end up with nothing or you have the freedom to choose something rather than it being automatic (if you wish to at all that is).
So the question you're really asking is "To Tony or not to Tony?"
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I don’t think I mind. Thank you for your input, it means a lot!
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I like Antonio
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Thanks!
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This is coming from a US perspective, so take that however you like.
I would pick Antonio. Aurelio is rare and its pronunciation ambiguous to an English speaker.
If you hate the idea of being called Tony, though, don't pick Antonio, because you'll definitely get called that, especially in places where people are still shying away from going by an ethnic sounding name.
I would pick Antonio. Aurelio is rare and its pronunciation ambiguous to an English speaker.
If you hate the idea of being called Tony, though, don't pick Antonio, because you'll definitely get called that, especially in places where people are still shying away from going by an ethnic sounding name.
This message was edited 12/1/2019, 1:20 PM
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Thank you so much for your input!! My country used to be a Spanish colony so I think people are used to Spanish-sounding names. I am leaning towards Antonio too now, so thanks for the help!
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