I personally would not. I think having a boy named Ariel, even if it is a more common masculine name and other cultures, will be very very very difficult if you live in America.

What other names do you like? Maybe we could help with some suggestions?

If similar to Ariel in sound, would you consider: Arthur, Aaron, Archie, Adrian, Alden or Anders?

No.

You could name him ARI.

I know a guy named Ariel. He absolutely hated it and always just called himself Ari. Don’t do it.

Just Ari

Anonymous wrote:I know lots a d lots of Jews and didn’t know this was a man’s name. Are all the Ari’s I’ve known actually Ariels? I feel so dumb not knowing that.
But the short answer is I would think it was a girl’s name—but there’s nothing wrong with that.

You never heard of Ariel Sharon?

Yes, it’s a nice name. Don’t think kids these days are so much into the mermaid.

It’s a great name. I’d definitely go for it.

I think it’s a horrible name for a boy

Anonymous wrote:I know lots a d lots of Jews and didn’t know this was a man’s name. Are all the Ari’s I’ve known actually Ariels? I feel so dumb not knowing that.
But the short answer is I would think it was a girl’s name—but there’s nothing wrong with that.

Actually there is. Why would you handicap a boy from birth by giving him what is perceived to be a girls name?

OP I think your instincts are correct

Ariel Castro

Yes

I know lots a d lots of Jews and didn’t know this was a man’s name. Are all the Ari’s I’ve known actually Ariels? I feel so dumb not knowing that.
But the short answer is I would think it was a girl’s name—but there’s nothing wrong with that.

Hell to the no. Ariel is a mermaid.

I love Ariel for a boy. Go for it!

Anonymous wrote:Beautiful name for a boy/man. I love Ariel for your son, OP.

+1