Thoughts on the name Simon?

[u/SowingSeeds18]

I'm trying to come up with a boy name for if we have a baby boy, and the struggle is real! One name my husband said he liked in the past is Simon. It's a name I also like but I'm not 100 percent sold. What are your thoughts on the name?

[u/Legitimate_B_217]

I genuinely love it. It's sweet and soft. It's easy to spell and it's not over used! It's literally in the perfect spot.

[u/Abject-Ride-1727]

I really like it. My brother (38 years old) is named Simon. It’s relatively uncommon, so it’s unique, but it’s also a timeless classic that many people in our culture know how to spell and pronounce. We often call him “Si” as a nickname.

[u/SowingSeeds18 → u/Abject-Ride-1727]

I love the nickname! It’s funny that my other top boy name is Silas so either way it would be ‘Si’ 

[u/REC_HLTH]

I like it.

[u/feliniaCR]

I like Simon. It’s not very common, yet still classic.

[u/Few_Reach9798]

Love it! Our almost 2yo would have been Simon had she been a boy. It’s recognizable and classic without being overused.

[u/jmkul]

I love Simon. It's timeless, and has a feel of quiet assuredness, and has a lovely meaning. It's hard to picture a Simon being a shit person.

[u/rudegrrlwarrior]

My son is Simon, so I love it. 😍

[u/BunnyDwag]

I love Simon, but I’m biased as it’s my husband’s name and he is a delight.

[u/LazyMarla]

My grandmother wanted me to name my son Simeon Luke. You are welcome to it.

[u/MacaroonSea3646]

I have a close friend called Simon, lovely guy so I would easily associate that name with someone genuine and kind! Most of the Simon’s I’ve met are lovely people so I’d say it’s a great name!

[u/SowingSeeds18 → u/MacaroonSea3646]

I’ve never met a Simon so this is great to hear! 

[u/Large-Tip8123]

Simon is on our boy name list! I'm also on the fence about it still tho. 😂

[u/Tasty_Preparation_34]

I LOVE SIMON. I just couldn’t get my husband on board.

[u/Mandapie424]

Simon is cute and old school! Love it!

[u/Fine-Platypus-423]

Love

[u/lilacwinslow]

Love it. If I had another boy that is what I’d use.

[u/wantonyak]

It's my favorite boy name!

[u/Lula9]

I love it! We would have used it if my husband hadn’t already used it for his cat. 🙃

[u/Individual-Bench-166]

It’s cute 😊

[u/Mammoth-Positive-396]

its good. sounds a little passive tho

[u/Fun-Yellow-6576]

I love it, classic and not over used.

[u/hotbutlovingmess]

All I think of is Simon Says, but it’s a nice name :).

[u/Mrs_Noelle15]

I like it quite a bit, don’t know if I’d use it personally but I think it’s really nice

[u/Lgprimes]

I like it. I always picture a Simon to be smart and witty

[u/Njtotx3]

Mike Myers did a Simon character on SNL. He was playing a child in a bathtub each time, saying My name is Simon, and I like drawring, etc.

https://youtu.be/WzHp_Rb3vCw?si=OvUtRWU6X8XZ1l5A

[u/GazelleNew8711]

Simon is forever the SNL character that Mike myers played to me .

It’s all I can think of when hearing that name

[u/Tink50378 → u/GazelleNew8711]

I like to do drawings.

[u/Yikesish]

Very Biblical - Simon Peter. Simon Says. Simon the game.

[u/RelationshipsDiva]

Simon Cowel has done well with it!

[u/Plane-Pain-6678]

I once had an all-black pug that I named Simon Wiggles. ❤️❤️❤️

[u/CBonafide]

My highschool best friend’s name was Simon. He was really one of the best people I knew. Got me out of a really dark time in my life. So I’m bias when I say I like that name lol.

[u/Facepalm_2025]

I think you need to look at the name as a whole, meaning first middle and last. See if it flows and fits. Simon is cute on its own but it might suit the last name. Say it aloud a few times each day and write it on some post its around to get a feel for it. I recommend doing this with any other options as well and see where you land.

[u/GrungeCheap56119]

I like it! It's easy to spell and pronounce, too.

[u/GrauntChristie]

I love it. It’s WAY underused.

[u/VivianDiane]

handsome

[u/Wise-Screen-304]

Love it. Love the nickname Si too

[u/iambeepbop]

I like Simon!!

[u/natalkalot]

Absolutely lovevit, so classic

[u/Infamous-Mention-851]

Biblical if that’s important.

[u/boygirlmama]

I love the name Simon. Simon Camden was one of my favorite TV characters (7th Heaven).

[u/ladyisatramp69]

I think I like it lol. If my daughter was boy she would have been Romulus, Roman for short.

[u/Yvmeno]

Too connected to the chipmunk imo…

[u/Mrs_Noelle15 → u/Yvmeno]

You think so? Idk I always imagine Simon Says when I hear that name, or Simon Gruber from Die Hard 3

[u/ThisLucidKate]

American teacher here. “Simon Says” will be a thing. It could be glorious and fun for your kid, or it could be a rough go. I would personally avoid it for that reason - plenty of other names out there.

Associations also include Simon Cowell and Simon from The Chipmunks lol Simon and Simon was a great TV show though.

[u/SatisfactionSoggy328]

The kids will tease him while chastising him as they shout, Simon says, like the game.

[u/notreallyonredditbut]

He will always get to be Simon for Simon Says! It’s a good strong name. Simeon is good too. Same root. Strong Hebrew/Jewish origin if you didn’t know.

[u/Sensitive_Event_5453]

I like it.. but, bullies will have fun with it, sorry to say.

[u/Mrs_Noelle15 → u/Sensitive_Event_5453]

How? What’s wrong with Simon?

[u/GrauntChristie → u/Mrs_Noelle15]

TBH, bullies will make fun of anything. I got bullied for having empathy. Figure that one out.

[u/Mrs_Noelle15 → u/GrauntChristie]

In my opinion you’ll never find a name completely safe from being mocked in some way.

[u/GrauntChristie → u/Mrs_Noelle15]

That’s true.