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[lethe-cat.livejournal.com]

I just found out my cousin is naming his son Leviathan, to be nicknamed Levi (leev-eye).

This came as a total surprise because they were talking about the name Makai, which I think would have been better. But it was part of a set: Makai and Mona. And then they lost the twin girl, and immediately discarded the name Makai.

What do you think?

Comments

[holidaylights.livejournal.com]

It sounds nice, but I hope for the kid's sake that he's not chubby. And that he likes Thomas Hobbes.

[lethe-cat.livejournal.com]

LOL. I agree.

[lustdumpster.livejournal.com]

isn't leviathan a sea monster or something?

[lethe-cat.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is. Its mentioned in the bible I believe.

[lustdumpster.livejournal.com]

idk i don't wanna be too rude, but i kinda wanna make fun of this kid

[schexyschteve.livejournal.com]

Levi is okay. Isn't a leviathan something not good?

Makai sounds awful and madeup.

[lethe-cat.livejournal.com]

Leviathan is a biblical sea monster.

Makai has become a popular name for gamers who are now having kids. Its Japanese for 'Underworld', and yeah its not a name in Japan. Its actually in the top 1000 SSA names list in the USA.

[requiem-morrow.livejournal.com]

I have to admit its a gp. I love the sound, the way it looks, and the nn Levi. BUT it is a horrible giant sea monster LOL

[lethe-cat.livejournal.com]

Exactly my thoughts. He'll certainly be unique in his class though. :)

[wolff.livejournal.com]

it makes me think of David Leviathan the author.

[queen-mab.livejournal.com]

It's actually Levithan, pronounced Lev-ith-ANN. I ALWAYS want to call him David Leviathan, though.

[ohhvelocitygirl.livejournal.com]

it's my ex-manager's son's middle name. meh

[duckmole86.livejournal.com]

I love it, despite the connotations. This might have something to do with Scott Westerfeld's new book and my love of monsters, though.

[loanwords.livejournal.com]

Why don't they just stick with Levi? It's a legit name on its own.

[hwar.livejournal.com]

Seriously. The mind boggles. Like naming a kid Loch Ness and because you like the nn Nessie. Whuh?

[becomingun.livejournal.com]

My roommate's mom wanted to name her Lucy, but her dad REFUSED because he doesn't like Lucille and he felt that it would be silly to name her something that was also a nickname for another name. Lucy is perfetly legit on its own, but because he hates Lucille, he refused to use it!

They went with Madeleine in the end.

[lilith-gypsy.livejournal.com]

i really like the name Leviathan. unfortunately a friend already beat me to Levi. obviously your cousin is looking for something dark and unusual. Personally I would keep Makai and honor the loss his twin.

[lipsty.livejournal.com]

I understand why they discarded Makai if they lost Mona - it's probably too painful to name their son the name that would have been paired with his sister.

Monster connotations aside, Leviathan is okay. I prefer Levi, but Leviathan reminds me of a literary magazine of the same name.

[arbus.livejournal.com]

i like levi fine. do they NEED to do the leviathan thing? levi is great on its own.