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Atlas
There's an 8-year-old Atlas on my son's baseball team.WDYTO Atlas?I think it's alright, but it was a little bit funny to hear a small boy called Atlas at first because it still makes me think of the burdened Titan. And of big books of maps. I like all the sounds, except the -t- because it makes a stop. If you like the name - is the stop part of the appeal?- mirfak
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I like it a lot. I think it's a common enough word that "Greek god" is probably not the first thing that comes to mind for most people, or at least, the association is more diluted than for say, Hercules. So, I don't see a problem if by chance Atlas grew up to be a 98lb weakling. It's nerdy enough to be more well-rounded than that, for me anyway. I also tend to just like boys names that have that "a" sound- Addison, Alistair, Anson, Adler, Atom....
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I named my cat Atlas. Suits him, he is a big cat :) I live in Sweden but have ties to Georgia so the ATL beginning means something to me, too.
I generally don't like names of Gods and mythological creatures on humans. Some are evil and others leave big shoes to fill, I guess. There are a few exceptions of course... Like Tor and Freja that are fairly common here, but big no to Loke and Odin.
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I actually enjoy the big books and maps thing. Like he's a lil wealth of knowledge. I wish I only thought of those kind of books rather than those of Ayn Rand.I think it has a nice enough sound (The stop in the middle doesn't contribute to its appeal either way for me), but overall I'm tentative to really give it a thumbs up due to its infamous associations.
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I think it's cool. Nothing wrong with geography names
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If I consider it as just the sound, I love it. Now that I think about it, I think the stop is a factor, I can't quite put my finger on it but it adds to the 'feel'But, the connotations of the name would keepe from ever thinking it's a good idea to give to a child.
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Not a fan. Definitely a name that's too "out there", IMO.
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I just don't get BIG names on kids, you know? Atlas, Hero, Adonis, Zues, even Romeo is too much for a normal, eight year old kid, IMO. I guess they're fun, but I can't help but think they look and sound silly. Big shoes to fill. :P
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Romeo use to be quite common where I live; I know several.no little boy Romeos, though. (at least by name!)
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What if little Atlas grows up to be a 98 lb weakling?So stupid.
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So stupid.Unfortunately, its stats indicate it's about to surge in popularity. Stupidity reigns supreme.

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I pretty much agree with you. It's odd to see on a little boy. I don't know if I like it or not. The T doesn't bother me though. I also know an Atlas, a little over 2. His sister is Ruby.
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what happens when he shrugs?It just seems kind of silly. Like a name a wrestler or bodybuilder would give himself for publicity's sake. (I think Charles Atlas chose that surname. I also read recently his son was named Hercules, and Hercules didn't follow in his dad's footsteps, but instead became a math teacher.)
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Sad that he wasn't named Pythagarus.(doubtful spelling, but you know who I mean.)
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I adore it. What a daring and unusual yet very familiar choice. Bold as brass, and stylish.
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Hi !!!I think that Atlas is a lovely name! Cute for a child and so fascinating for a boy/man.I can see it on a very active and whit child who will become a very strong character and smile/whit man.Byeeeeeee
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I like it. I love the -as ending and the overall sound and look of it. I've never thought about the -t making it a stop, so I suppose I don't mind at all.
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I think it's cute! A bit funny to hear at first, for sure, but it grew on me.I hadn't particularly noticed the stop from the -t- until you mentioned it, but I guess, yeah, that might be part of the appeal.
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