Would you name your son Ariel?
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Anonymous
| I know 2 guys named Ariel. If you like it, use it. |
Anonymous
| Never |
Anonymous
| Come on, mom. Dont be selfish. Name your son a name that won’t get him teased. Do you really want him to have to defend his name? “But my mom LOVED it” |
Anonymous
My friend’s son legally changed it because he was bullied and teased about his name. It has turned into a girl name like Lauren and Kelley has. |
Anonymous
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I would just do Ari. Sorry, OP.
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Anonymous
| If I was Jewish and liked the name - I would. |
Anonymous
Oddly enough - Ariel and Ari are two separate names - not nicknames! Though I do think it could work as a NN in the US. |
Anonymous
+1 I know more male Ariels than female Ariels. |
Anonymous
| No, but only because I've only known one man with that name and he was a genuinely terrible person. |
Anonymous
No need to be so rude. It's a very popular Jewish name. She's asking and getting some really good answers. |
Anonymous
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I think it’s great but I’m Jewish and send my kid to Day School. You could do Aryeh (lion) and do nn Ari.
If you aren’t Jewish I would skip Ariel and just use Ari. Good luck! |
Anonymous
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I’m not Jewish and I’ve only know a couple guys named Ari and one Ariel. I think it’s a great name with a strong meaning and I like the alliteration. It fits with your heritage and you always have the option of using the nickname Ari if it becomes burdensome. Go for it! |
Anonymous
| Arel instead? |
Anonymous
| No. Big Disney association. It's in their theme parks, Disney on Ice, music, stores, Halloween costumes, stuffed animals, books, and shows. You can't escape it. |
Anonymous
| Totally fine. I’m Jewish and I know a lot of male Ariel’s. Female is usually Ariella. |