And do you like the name? what it means?
2007-03-01 04:32:57 · 33 answers · asked by pervertidamente 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am Portuguese, so i am latin
2007-03-01 05:19:17 · update #1
Why not compromise and name your son Tomas Maximus or Maximus Tomas? Unless your wife is unsure about Tomas or at least kind of likes Maximus you are probably fighting a losing battle. To change your wife's mind will take a lot of work -- you need hard core reasons why you prefer Maximus, "I don't know, I just like it," probably won't sway her opinion. Perhaps you prefer it because you know someone with that name, historical reasons, or simply for it's strength? When you present her with your reasons make sure it's not argumentative and give her time to mull it over, I doubt she'll want to make a snap decision. If she's not willing to budge work out a compromise or work on a different name all together.
Good Luck and Congratulations!
2007-03-01 04:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...I agree with you. Maximus is a better name than Tomas. Here are some suggestions:
Maximus Thomas (Last Name)
Thomas Maximus (Last Name)
Maximus (Last Name) Thomas
Thomas (Last name) Maximus
Or you can convince her that Maximus is more of a strong name than Thomas. ( no offense to any Thomas' reading this) Maximus is a rare Latin name which will make your son unique
Pros for Maximus:
1. GREAT name for a head of a worldwide corporation business (in general, great name for a head of a big company, or business)
2. RARE Latin name. BIG PLUS with University Admissions Staff
3. RARE Latin name. Makes your child unique.
4. Alot of nicknames, other than just calling your son Maximus;
a. Max
b. Maxi
CONS for Tomas:
1. Common American Name
2. In a classroom, a teacher can get mixed up with faces if there is more than one Tomas; this gives the teacher stress and would degrade the teacher's view on both Tomases.
3. This name was a common choice for families...back in the 1700's when America was still fighting for their freedom with the British.
No offense to any Tomases out there...
2007-03-01 04:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by enzo32ferrari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maximus is a powerfull name and there are people that agree with your name makes who u are, Tomas really dosent stand out that much to me. If u want him to be a leader name him Maximus but just another name in the crowd tomas is the way to go.
2007-03-01 04:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomas Maximus sounds sweet.
2007-03-01 04:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomas is a really cute name but Maximus is really interesting too. Why don't you make one of them his middle name? Maybe Tomas Maximus? Or Maximus Tomas? Good luck with the naming! :)
2007-03-01 05:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by london_zombie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about naming him Tomas Maximus, that way you both get the name you like.
2007-03-01 04:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
comprimise call him Maximus Tomas or Tomas Maximus I like Tomas Maximus better than Maximus Tomas
2007-03-01 04:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by ♫Rock'n'Rob♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the name Tomas. Only call your son Maximus if your Italian or a really big fan of the film 'Gladiator'.
2007-03-01 04:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by duckie_gemz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what a name means. That means nothing to me. If you have to defend a horrible name (and Maximus is horrible), then that is not fair to a child. Tomas is a much better name. Maximus... maximum... horrible
2007-03-01 04:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't... maximus is a silly name, think of your child when he is in School. Call him Matteo or something. Tomas is good. Besides, she's going through the pain...I think all women should name the child. :) not helping am i.
2007-03-01 04:39:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋