What do you think of the name "Kaiser" for a boy?

Question

I kind of like this name, I think it sounds cool, but people (like my mother) tells me it sounds sort of like a Nazi name (since the name is of German descent). I'm not sure about that...what would you think if you heard it?

Answer 1

"Kaiser" is the German form of the name "Caesar". In Russian it is "Czar" or "Tsar". It means "Emperor".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_%28title%29

Answer 2

There are too many dogs with this name for me to ever consider it acceptable for a kid. I agree with your mother also, but not because of the Nazi's. Kaiser is the same title as Emperor. (see Kaiser Wilhelm - German Leader in WW 1)

If you are looking for something German, try Conrad or Connor?

Answer 3

I wasn't thinking Nazi when I saw it but since the word has been brought up by a few people - you should definitely disgard it.

You have to think how his peers will react to his name -whatever you may choose. He's the one who'd be living with that it for the rest of his life.

I do like your idea about going with a less common name. Good luck and congrats! :)

Answer 4

it does sound like a Nazi name i'd go another direction with naming a child because that's the last thing you want, a Nazi baby

Answer 5

I would think of Nazis and/or Germans (Kaiser Wilhelm, etc.) and Kaiser HMO (medical insurance). Not a good choice, imo.

Answer 6

Ive heard of a kaiser roll but never as a name for a boy.... it's a little out there in my opinion

Answer 7

I like it, it should be up to you, if you want to name your boy. Kaiser, a ring to it. I do think of Germany, but not nazi related.

Answer 8

It makes me think of Kevin Spacey's character in the movie The Usual Suspects.

Answer 9

Like a Kaiser bun? No, sorry.

Answer 10

Yeah name the kid "Kaiser" it will Toughen him up. He will get into a lot of fights over that name.