I am planning to change my name due to professional reasons. I am an Asian decent and need to have a western name. You know what they say...when in Rome...etc. Anyways, I like the name Evan but working in the Financial Industry, I fear that the name Evan sound too boyish, do you think?
So I am thinking about the name Howard. Is it a good name? I'm 24 years old and plan to use this name to the end. Image a fifty-year-old man sitting behind a desk giving you advice on how to invest. Would such a name Howard match such a man? Is Howard a good choice?
What comes to mind when you think or hear of the name Howard?
2006-11-17 06:25:23 · 11 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
To: nyasasmom. Great Answer
2006-11-17 07:00:39 · update #1
I would not choose Howard. To me it sounds weak and does not inspire confidence. My immediate response to the name Howard is to think of Howard Johnson which is a moderate priced chain of motels which have seen better days.
some names that would inspire confidence ad are associated with investment firms are Morgan, Chase, Dean, William, Adam, Franklin, Edward, Forbes, etc.
2006-11-17 06:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by nyasasmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. This is kind of a tough one because two things immediately popped into my mind- Howard Johnson Hotels and Howard Sprague- the County Clerk on the Andy Griffith show.
In any case, Howard is definitely not a good name for you to choose. I recommend either Joseph (if you're from an East Asian country) or Thomas (if you're from India or one of its surrounding countries). Stay away from Ralph (although Rafael is okay), Otis, Elmer, Barney and Skip.
Whatever you do, you should choose a name that is believable. If you decide on something other than Howard, ask again and we'll let you know if it's believable.
2006-11-17 08:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tom D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evan is a extra useful determination - it is not boyish, it is tremendously cool. And for Howard? Sorry, however the 1st element that includes techniques is a very undesirable e book and film from the 80s... Howard the Duck
2016-12-10 10:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe I'm just racist, but Howard is a black name to me. Howard the Asian will just make people wonder. Go for something more common, like Robert or James.
2006-11-17 08:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by 12 November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Howard is fine. It's not weird, and not boyish.
Although, for some reason Howard makes me think of Seineld. Weird. Don't bother paying attention to my thoughts.
2006-11-17 06:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by Canadian Bacon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Howard is my father's middle name. He is 71 by the way. I think Howard is an old fogey's name. If this is what you are looking for, then fine. I recommend something a little more modern.
2006-11-17 06:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Howard's a good name...if you are the geeky, live-with-your-mom-til'-you're-forty type. Sorry, that's what I think of when I hear the name "Howard".
Professionally, it's a fine name. Socially, I'd think twice about it.
2006-11-17 06:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by Roz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I instantly think of one of our State Inspectors. His name is Howard.
How about combining the names you like !
Howard Evans
Evan Howards
etc...
2006-11-17 07:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Howard is not modern enough of a name. It is ok, but if you are planning on having it for a long time, do a bit more research. Maybe Mike, Eric, Kevin
Jeff
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2006-11-17 19:16:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Howard can be kind of a nerdy name.
My favorite man's name is Benjamin. (Ben). Masculine but gentle all at the same time.
2006-11-17 06:29:25 · answer #10 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋