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[Opinions] Caspar
My SO recently found out about a relative from the early 1800s named Caspar, who sounds like a really awesome guy. And now it's got me thinking about the name :) I already love the nn Cass. So, opinions on Caspar? And wdyt of the combo Caspar Whitney?_______________________________________
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I have to champion Caspian over Caspar, which is a rarity for me as I really don't care for Caspian. Caspian doesn't have as deep a notch in pop culture, though, and it doesn't sound as childish as Caspar. I just can't find much to like about that name, sorry.

This message was edited 12/14/2013, 12:43 PM

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I think Caspar Whitney is a lovely combo. So refreshing! I love the name Caspar because it's familiar, but it's still a bit quirky. It has personality. It's not flat like Michael or Matthew, but it's not too out there either. I, too, love the nn Cass. It reminds me of Castiel from Supernatural.
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I adore Caspar, the nickname Cass (SO dashing!), and the combination Caspar Whitney. I love Whitney (and other names that yield the nickname Whit) on a boy!
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I think Caspar is cool and I like this spelling better than Casper. I do think some people would associate it with the friendly ghost, but if that doesn't bother you then that's fine
I don't like Whitney though, it's definitely a girls name for me -although I dislike it on a girl too! Caspar Whitney doesn't sound good, the names are mismatched and I just don't like Whitney.
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I like Caspar quite a lot (prefer the "er" spelling, myself). Whitney, on paper, isn't something I find appealing on either gender as a first name but, in the middle slot, it flows well with Caspar. Makes me wonder if it's a family surname you're handing down, which is also a nice way of honoring.
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Well I have a DS called Jasper, so I quite like Caspar too. I do prefer Casper to Caspar, but that's just me. Not a fan of Whitney at all.
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