It is my grandfather's name and we are Italian my hubby who is irish thinks it is a mafia name? I love the name some opinions please?
2007-02-07 18:19:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You have to keep in mind that most people hear 'Carmine' and think 'The Godfather'; much like people associate 'Damian' (which actually means 'peaceful') with 'Demon'. If your husband is that strongly against it, make it the middle name and find a name that you can both agree on for the first name. Simply tell your husband that you want to honor your grandfather in some way and you feel that's a good way to do it.
2007-02-07 19:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmine was a popular female name from the WWII generation and earlier. Lately it is see a resurgence for males particular those of Italian descent.
Some popular Carmines
drummer Carmine Appice
actor Carmine Giovinazzo
composer/muscian Carmine Coppola
restaurants in L.A., NYC, Palm Beach Garden FL, Bryn Mawr PA
There were some Carmines who were big bosses in the Mafia
Carmine Galante
Carmine Fatco
Carmine Lombardozzi
Carmine is also a strong red color, originally derived from cochineal beetles.
Links provided below.
As for whether Carmine is a good or bad name for a child-
I would have children named with their own first name, rather than those of a relative, so that they don't have to deal with the shadow or illumination of their like named ancestry. Let a child be his/her own person. The middle name may be a relative if one wishes to have remembrance, but at least it won't saddle the child since the focus is on first and last names.
2007-02-07 19:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by gatcllc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with that name, but stereotypical mafia stuff comes to mind when the name Carmine is mentioned. I think a happy medium could be found if you choose Carmine as the middle name.
2007-02-07 18:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Vakari 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is a pretty name. It is not a mafia name. I looked up the name and here is what it means:
Carmine Golden and Sweet Italian
2007-02-07 18:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by melanie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is nice.but try an consider what your sons name will sound like when matched with his fathers irish surname.maybe carmine sounds great but carmine murphy doesnt.try and find something that will suit his surname.and see if there are any common names to irish and italian males.you can always have carmine as his middle name.by the way i'm irish too
2007-02-07 18:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by beanyboy79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmine literally means a deep hue of red.
Any italian name can be associated with mafia, so get over it!
2007-02-07 18:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmine is an excellent name and unique nowadays.
2007-02-07 18:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think carmine is a nice name.. i makes me feel like the person [your grandfather] is really nice
2007-02-07 18:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by E-B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it! Very Italian and very nice!
2007-02-07 18:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Tiki™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever watch Laverne & Shirley from the 70's?
2007-02-07 18:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋