Fidel?

[meow]

I think it's funky.

It'll be years before any of friends figure out who Fidel Castro is and what does it matter?

[Epacris]

Dude's a cool name. I like Fidel, it's growing on me too. What about Atilla? I know an Atilla IRL. True!

[AndiE]

My immediate association with the name is obviously Castro, but as the gals have mentioned, by the time your little tacker is at school there may not be that automatic comparison (mind you, that's what history classes are supposed to be about too). TBH, I'm not particularly fussed on Fidel, but that's just me. I think if you and DH like it then go for it! I do prefer Fidel over Attila, Vladmir and Mao though! : )

[Phteven]

There is an Atilla at the boys' school.
I don't mind Vladimir, it's kind of cool.

[Pandora]

I love Vladimir but DH ruled it out cos all he could think of was Vlad the impaler. I could never name anyone Mao the association would be too much.

Tenzin? That's the Dalai Lamas name

Not sure about Fidel, I don't dislike it though.

[MummaSue]

I like it! I like Che better though!

[Inanna]

Well I can tell you that kids will make anything out of anything that rhymes..
I have Ruby: Ruby duby doo... Ruby booby, Rubes... Ruby Rooster. Ruby red dress...
Finnian: Finny bin bin... Finny bin laden (redface insert), Finny binny bo bo boy...
Lucy: Luce as in Loose.. Lucy Lu. Lulu,
Eva: Eva Beaver. Evie Keneevee... Evil Keneeval (Sp), Evil Janice (her middle name is Janice).
Imogen: Immy, Dim Sim, etc etc

Fidel has a gorgeous meaning... I think it is funky & cool... It gets a thumbs up from me!

[Lenny]

Not a huge fan of Che.
I couldn't get Fidel Castro out of my mind, but I think that none of *his* classmates are going to care two hoots. And *his* teacher will probably be celebrating their 12th birthday as we speak, so will have forgotten who Kevin was, let alone Fidel.

Are you doing ok with girls manes?

[onthefly]

Um... wasn't specifically looking for dictators and warlords, but thanks for the suggestions Maybe we could go with Jong-Il...

Actually DH likes Armin, which makes me think of Idi Amin... so maybe there is a theme here.

So it's Fidel as in fidelity? That's cool, thanks. It does kinda grow on you

Lol at the teacher being 12 now... god I"m old

[Pandora]

What about Eamonn (AY-mun) if he likes Armin?

[Jennifer13]

I hope our kids do know who both Che and Fidel are! Our education system is supposed to be getting better, not worse. It's a bit like saying everyone will have forgotten Mao, Hitler, Atilla, Saddam, Bin Laden, Pol Pot, etc. Some might be forgotten by some people, but not in the next hundred years for a lot of people. I certainly hope not, anyway.

Regardless of whether anyone else knows, does it bother you and your family to have that name association?

[LionsandBears]

Of course the best warlord name is Genghis! His original name was Temujin.

Then there's Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse, but that's just getting silly

[Inanna]

I am with you Jennifer! Immy's teacher is probably about 10 now too... Very scary thought... OMG - I am certainly "maturing"....

[Phteven]

Um... wasn't specifically looking for dictators and warlords, but thanks for the suggestions

PMSL.
Funniest post of the week!!

Shame you're not after a warmonger's name because I was going to suggest that if you were after something more contemporary you might want to consider Osama or even Talib.

[Lenny]

I like Armin. It makes me think of Armand van helden which is not a bad thing if you like an uplifting dance track.
I'm not sure about Jong Il. I think you'd be better off with Kevin.

[dusty]

I'm not sure about Jong Il. I think you'd be better off with Kevin.

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I like that Fidel means loyal but I guess only Spanish speaking folk will know that.

[luna moth]

OK, so if you're not after a dictator but you like the sound of Fidel, what about slightly socially stunted but very talented cyclists? Like.... Cadel?

[meow]

I like Armin too!! Makes me think of Armin van Buuren We got my DS1's name from a wingsuit flier. No-one is ever going to make that association but just me knowing makes it more special.