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Christian sounds like someone willing to do what no one ever has before--because I associate it with one of my first ancestors on my mum's side to come to America. He came to the US from Switzerland at about 21. I can't imagine how frightening that would've been, even as it was exciting and new. So I have a very positive image for the name.
After that, I picture Ewan McGregor's character in Moulin Rouge!--another very good association, lol. So, overall? Youthful, idealistic, courageous, daring. For me, that's Christian in a nutshell.
Array (would name a son Christian)
Mick Jagger is older than:
1. Velcro
2. Cake mix
3. Israel
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
After that, I picture Ewan McGregor's character in Moulin Rouge!--another very good association, lol. So, overall? Youthful, idealistic, courageous, daring. For me, that's Christian in a nutshell.
Array (would name a son Christian)
Mick Jagger is older than:
1. Velcro
2. Cake mix
3. Israel
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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Moulin Rouge is the only reason I even slightly like the name Christian. But I wouldn't use it because of 1) the popularity and similarity to the previously overused Christopher, and 2) theological associations. Yes, I happen to be a Christian, but like others have said before, people don't go around naming their kids Pagan or Buddhist, so it still seems a bit 'odd' to me. :-/
~Heather~
"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?" - Ernest Gaines
~Heather~
"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?" - Ernest Gaines
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I love the connotations to Moulin Rouge (which is also why I love Satine).
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