2007-05-25 20:37:54 · 40 answers · asked by IRISHGUY 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I think the name LIAM would be a Noble name and I would be proud to have it. Liam pronounced LEE-am is a boy's name used in English and Irish Gaelic. It means a "Determined protector." It is actually a variant of William. Actor Liam Neeson is one of the well known personalities bearing the name.
The boy's name Shamus \sh(a)-mus\. Variant of Seamus, the Irish form of James (Hebrew) "he who supplants(To displace and substitute), Shamus is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname. I dont think with a meaning like this it wouyld be a suitable name for a child! Although I think Liam is a unique name and has character.
2007-05-25 20:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hermi 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Liam falls near the "least commonly named babies" according to Social Security Administration for birth records for past 15 years. Shamus wasn't even in the list, which would mean it's a rare spelling or name.
2007-05-26 00:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with Liam over Shamus. Liam is beautiful!
2007-05-26 04:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by kileyjaysa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like these names, especially Shamus. I knew a Shamus once. He was a really nice guy. Everybody loved the guy! Love the name!!!
2007-05-25 21:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Greer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am also an fellow Irish man and i think Liam is a much better choice(have grown up with one, no negative feedback from it). Shamus on the other hand i think may attract a little bit of teasing and or he will adopt his last name as his first which is i myself had done and was never angry about. (please do not take internet advice too seriously if this is a serious decision).
2007-05-25 20:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have tried talking my hubby into having a Liam, but he wont go for it.. Dont like Shamus too much though
2007-05-26 02:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by Momto8gr8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liam is lovely not to sure about Shamus.
2007-05-25 21:51:14 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liam isnt...in fact i love that name! but shamus kind of is a bad name...not a fan
2007-05-26 04:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by Addie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a Shamus in my classroom when I taught 2nd grade. He was a great kid from a good family. Only good memories of that name....
Never had a Liam, but it sounds traditional and a tribute to your heritage. Can't go wrong with honoring the past.
*I am a big fan of honoring family
2007-05-25 21:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by Mckayla M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Liam is cute, but trust me- stay away from Shamus.
2007-05-25 21:20:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋