my hubby and i were thinking about naming our son (if we have a boy) Charbel (after Saint Charbel).
Pronounced: SHAR - BELLE.
it is commonly translated to Charlie..... what do you guys think?
2007-09-20 13:51:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I didn't like it at first, but since it's after a saint as opposed to just being made-up it's growing on me. I like that there's a "normal" nickname he could use if he doesn't like it.
2007-09-20 14:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, honestly, I don't like it at all. But that is a personal opinion and as it is your son, it is entirely your vchoice. You shcoul go with your gut, not with what other people say. Also, keep in mind that a name is forever (unless you choose to change it legally) so make sure your on will not get made fun of because of his name. It souns french to me, though I have no reason to believe it is besides my own ears.
Also, it is a vey feminine sounding-name, so maybe yo could alter it? Charbeaux? Charlie?
Charbelle is a good girls name!
2007-09-20 21:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saints' names are great, but Charbel Makhlouf is a tad obscure. If the name were attractive, it might be a great choice. But Charbel sounds awfully feminine.
Your intentions are doubtless good, but I think your son would be like Greg Folker in Meet the Parents - forever trying to shed his given name in favor of his more ordinary nickname.
2007-09-20 21:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go with Charlie. At first I thought Charbel was a girls name. It looks and sounds like one.
2007-09-20 20:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Meggie Beth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i must say that charbel sounds like a girl's names. if it's commonly translated to charlie/charles then why don't you call him that? it just makes a lot more since to me and i am sure it will make your son's life alot easier. good luck.
2007-09-20 21:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Lyndsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe for a middle name but I can see it now, he will be in second grade and known as Charlie and the teacher will call roll . "Shar-belle" would not be a name that any boy would want to have to live with.
2007-09-20 21:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no! Charlie is ok but not Charbel. He'd be teased, a lot!
2007-09-20 22:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds really girly. If you want to avoid embaressment for your child, don't name them Charbel.
2007-09-20 20:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I read the first line I thought maybe it could work if you went with Charbella. Then I realized you meant for a boy. No, definately not, its too girly. Go with Charlie or Charles. Good luck!
2007-09-20 20:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a middle name yes, but first name no with the belle ending it's to girly...
2007-09-20 22:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by angelwings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋