What do you think of the name Maximus for a boy?

Question

I remember watching the movie Gladiator and Russell Crowe plays the character named Maximus. "The general who became a slave, the slave who became a gladator, the gladiator who defy the emperor." In the movie, the black guy tells him, "You have a great name, Maximus." I really admired the character in that movie and I thought it would be a great name. However, my husband thinks people will make fun of him when he grows up. What do you think?

Also, Maximus means "greatest" in Greek I believe. If we have a son and we've been trying for years, he would be the greatest thing ever.

Answer 1

What if he turns out to be puny and becomes a dancer?
Maximus the dancer?

Answer 2

I think it's cute lol - I like it better than the more common Maxwell. And I absolutely love the nickname Max! But I can definitely see where your husband is coming from - Maximus does have some teasing potential, i.e. Gluteus Maximus, when the kids get into Biology lol. However, there are tons of kids with terrible names out there, much worse than Maximus, like dumb misspellings of common names, so if you really like Maximus, go for it. If your husband objects, maybe you guys could compromise with just Max as the first name? Whatever you guys do, good luck and congrats!!

Answer 3

I don't know about as an adult, but as a kid, you are just asking to get him teased and bullied. Trust me. Give him a name that doesn't date him or force him to be a movie tie-in for the rest of his life (like a friend of mine who named her son "Anakin." Guess what year HE was born!)

Every child should have the right of veto on his name at age 21. If you must give him a showy first name, give him something more run-of-the-mill for his middle name, like William or James or something, so he can use that if he needs to. I did. I HATE my first name, no one could ever pronounce it or spell it and I got so sick of it I gave it up. Think!! Be kind to your child. Maximus *might* cut it in Italy, but not in the English speaking world.

Answer 4

I baby-sat a boy named Maximus this summer, but he went by Max. He was a nice 3 year old!

But i don't particularly care for the name. But if you like it, go for it. Whatever floats your boat!

Answer 5

My sons call is Miles Richard Connor, To confusing is my fathers call so how approximately Miles Connor? :) diverse innovations; Casey Benjamin Cole William Maddox Louis Drew Samuel Owen Scott Levi Joel Jace Isaac Jonah Reece Ryan Blake Kyle Lewis good success on your new addition :)

Answer 6

My dad's name is Maximus Constantine.

Answer 7

If thee be of Roman ancestry,
then, naturally, "Maximus" is great, indeed!

But, if thy background, should prove otherwise,
then, beware the ides of March and all that jazz,
for the lad so named shall be teased and razzed,
throughout his life and times!

Answer 8

I love the name Maximus, and don't think he would be made fun of because of his name. Besides, the nickname Max is a classic that no one can mock!

Answer 9

It's good. but PLEASE use the nickname Max. Max no one can make fun of! Maximus..........Lets just say kids are cruel. So yes, use the nickname Max. I know this kid that HATES his name 'Maxwell' and will get right in your face and say 'Don't call me that'. And he only goes by Max. So please call him Max if you do name your little boy Maximus.

Answer 10

I remember watching the movie 'Life of Brian', and Michael Palin plays Pontius Pilate. Pilate says he has a friend called Biggus Dickus. In the movie one of the centurions sniggers, and Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin) tells him "He has a wife, you know. You know what she's called? She's called... 'Incontinentia'... Incontinentia Buttocks "

I really admired Michael Palin in that movie, and I often think they are great names too.