Does anyone have a boy named Sebastian?

[SaraVO]

That seems to be the name my husband and I keep circling around. My husband keeps saying how he is getting attached to it and I am too. I am wondering about nicknames that people call Sebastian. I am also hoping for some practical opinions from anyone who has chosen it for their little boy. I also wonder if it's going to be too long. His full name would be Sebastian Richard Ontiveros. I know he will spend his life spelling his last name but does that mean we should make his first name a little shorter/ easier. My first name is Sara-vorheese so I'm not terribly concerned with a big name I was just hoping for some impartial opinions...

 

[AngelofTroy]

I don't personally but I know two young Sebastians. I really like the name. Both use the long name and also the nickname Seb/Sebby. I have also heard 'Bash' as a nickname. I don't think Sebastian is too long with your surname. I think it flows well together.

 

[justplay91]

I have a friend with a boy around my son's age named Sebastian, and everyone calls him Bash. I think it's a neat name.

 

[SaraVO]

Bash is kinda cute. I don't mind that at all.

 

[CathiiNoo]

My friends baby's name is Sebastian but we everyone calls him Bash.

 

[Boo44]

I've never heard of bash as a nickname for Sebastian until this thread! I know a couple who both get Seb or Sebbie. It's a nice name x

 

[ThiaC]

My guy is called Sebastian, always loved the name, nicknames Seb, Sebu (by Finns).

Does it go well with Richard though, maybe a bit too much royal background, coyld also have a shorter name as second? Sebastian Richie?
Richard is pretty easy to spell though, so fine on that. Is Richard a nane of a relative?

 

[SaraVO]

My guy is called Sebastian, always loved the name, nicknames Seb, Sebu (by Finns).

Does it go well with Richard though, maybe a bit too much royal background, coyld also have a shorter name as second? Sebastian Richie?
Richard is pretty easy to spell though, so fine on that. Is Richard a nane of a relative?

Yeah. It's my husband's middle name that has been passed down for about five generations. Richard is a definite the first name has to match Richard.

 

[Elizabella]

The one kid I know named Sebastian has the Nick name Bastion. And yes, its because of The Never Ending Story hah

 

[babydustcass]

We know one Sebastian and he is called sebby for short. He's adorable too and it's suits him perfectly, I was never keen on the same before but love it now of coupe we can't use it lol

 

[marmoset]

My friend's brother is named Sebastian and everyone calls him Bastian. (maybe because the other 4 kids have two-syllable -en names!)