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If you really liked the name Damien, would the fact the he was the boy from The Omen who was the son of Satan put you off it?
I like the name Damien but spelt Damian. I would never use it though because of the movie.
I like the name Damien but spelt Damian. I would never use it though because of the movie.
This message was edited 11/8/2005, 9:29 AM
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No, not at all. Just because a wicked person has that name in a movie doesnt mean u cant name your child that. Millions of people have names that were made famous in movies.
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I love the name and the movie association doesn't bother me at all. The movie was made in the 70's. Children aren't going to recognize the association and I would think most adults would have enough tact not to make any Satan jokes or the like to the child.
I guess I just don't see it as a big deal or strong enough association.
Go on, be evil and get lazy.
I guess I just don't see it as a big deal or strong enough association.
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Yes, I like Damien... I read somewhere (not here) that it meant "charming" and I thought that was sweet. If I ever mentioned liking that name to a friend or family member, they would FREAK out. I would hate it that my sweet little son would be related to that character... so I too have decided to toss that off the list! Pretty unfortunate how movies/shows/celebrities ruin perfectly good names sometimes! lol...
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I think the Omen association is still far too strong, and probably will be for many years (it's a classic film, one that most people over the age of about 16 will have seen at some point in their lives).
Whenever I hear of a person named Damien, that's the first thing that comes to mind for me.
Whenever I hear of a person named Damien, that's the first thing that comes to mind for me.
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I've never seen The Omen, but I don't think that every person that a kid named Damian meets is going to automatically associate his name with a devil boy.
It's a very nice name, spelled either way.
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This message was edited 11/8/2005, 11:02 AM
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Sorry. I love the name Damien (I also prefer the Damian spelling.) I wouldn't let a cheesy pop culture movie ruin a wonderful name with history and meaning. I worked with a Damien (in his late thirties or early forties) and no one ever brings it up.
You might have seen my post in someone else's thread below, but I'll repeat my reasoning. Father Damien went to Molokai in the 1800's to work with the lepers. After 20 years or so he contracted the disease and died of it himself. That is a man to be remembered and honored. Not some moronic, fictional character. Sorry to rant. But this perception of Damien really bothers me.
On a happier note, I've been recommending the name Damien over at Babycenter.com for three years now. It gets a better reception that you might think. Also, yesterday I put a poll up here at BtN and the "Like it" votes are winning. (It's at the bottom of the first page as I type.) So if you really like the name, please think twice about the movie angle.
OK. Off my soap box now.
You might have seen my post in someone else's thread below, but I'll repeat my reasoning. Father Damien went to Molokai in the 1800's to work with the lepers. After 20 years or so he contracted the disease and died of it himself. That is a man to be remembered and honored. Not some moronic, fictional character. Sorry to rant. But this perception of Damien really bothers me.
On a happier note, I've been recommending the name Damien over at Babycenter.com for three years now. It gets a better reception that you might think. Also, yesterday I put a poll up here at BtN and the "Like it" votes are winning. (It's at the bottom of the first page as I type.) So if you really like the name, please think twice about the movie angle.
OK. Off my soap box now.
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I absoulutly adore Damian/Damien/Demyan. I love the name. The meaning doesn't bother me a bit. Meanings never do, if I like the name, I use it. I don't think something as silly as that should stop anyone from using a name they like.
~~The brave may not live forever, but the cautious don't live at all~~
~~The brave may not live forever, but the cautious don't live at all~~
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