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Thoughts on this rarely used boy name...
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Anonymous
| I like the name, and don't think it's too common. I think it's a nice more unique choice. Go for it! |
Anonymous
| It seems a little too trendy and very Irish sounding. I'm not sure I like it. |
Anonymous
| I LOVE it! I had never heard of it until I met my neighbor's son. He is probably about 5 now. We lived in McLean Gardens, in case anyone is keeping track of the Declans in the area. I bet it will become more trendy over the next few years, but it's not totally there yet. In fact, I think this is the perfect time to name your son Declan if you love the name. It's fairly rare now (especially for people who aren't around young children a lot) and it will be a while before it comes close to being like an Aiden, if it ever does. |
Anonymous
| It's been at the top of my baby name list for a few years now... Now that I want to use it, it seems quite popular! but I'm from Ireland, and it is popular there! |
Anonymous
| Never heard it. Definitely won't remember how to say it when I wakeup. So I wouldn't use but I like basic names so take fwiw |
Anonymous
| No boy's name that ends in -n is rarely used right now. |
Anonymous
|
I know 3 Declans ranging in age from 3 to 12. Plus the author, and Elvis Costello
I agree that anything ending in an 'n' is going to be not so terribly rare. Think: Aiden, Cayden, Kellen, Cortlen, ad nauseam... |
Anonymous
| I know an adult Declan. No one could pronounce his name growing up, but I think it's become more common that a child nowadays wouldn't have that issue. |
Anonymous
| Yep, know a two year old Declan... but I really like the name. |
Anonymous
| Those not around children under 5 may have trouble pronouncing or will be unfamiliar. |
Anonymous
| Could be an ssue in terms of pronunciation for anyone outside the parents with young children group. |
Anonymous
| Pretty common, but not a bad name at all. Hope your last name matches. |
Anonymous
| Not sure most people will know this name, may get a lot of mispronunciations. Like the name though. |
Anonymous
| This was the name of the lead male character in "Leap Year," the movie that came out last year with Amy Adams. |