I like the name Joaquin. But, personally I would think it was kind of strange if a kid was named "Joaquin Cruz" and had no Hispanic heritage at all.

I like it!

I adore it!

I wanted it so bad but DH vetoed it

it's my grandpa's name.

I love it. I have a friend Joaquin. He seems to have done fine in life. Go for it!

This was a name I considered for a hot second. It's beautiful in theory, but in practicality, I think it's too much. It reminds me of Lourdes...a beautiful name, but just not right for real life.

Not a fan, and aside from Phoenix, I'm pretty sure Kelly Ripa also named her one son Joaquin. I wouldn't use it.

Beautiful name. Though, I immediately think of Joaquin Phoenix.

I'm not a fan.

I also don't think it's a positive that lots of people, including possibly according to you his grandparents, won't be able to pronounce his name.

I like it and highly doubt he'll be teased for it.

i think of joaquin phoenix too.

I also think of Joaquin Phoenix...but still relly like the name!!!

I would only use it if your child is bright enough to skip grade school. That name seems ripe for little kids to make fun of.

Love it. But probably wouldn't use it because a lot of Americans will mispronounce it.

I love it, but DH thinks people will think we're naming our baby after Joaquin Phoenix. I'm curious about what others think of it: too weird? Too much of a celebrity association?

FWIW, neither of us is Hispanic, but I do have a Hispanic last name that will be passed on to baby as a middle name. I'm sure my ILs would hate it and never learn to pronounce it, but that's the case with most names I like.