is my name to "American" for my English baby

[MrsLemon]

Hubby and I, had our name picked out before baby was even conceived and I had told my mum who said it was very American... (we are english--from yorkshire)
and as everyone around me seems to think baby is a boy Id like some opinions please...

The name I like is

Austin Daniel

what do you all think... Ive never met an Austin..

 

[taurusmom05]

I love the name. I am American, however I feel that if you love the name you should go for it! I think it's a wonderful and strong name!

 

[Kalabear]

I love it....but I'm American as well. I've only known a couple of Austin's.

I have a George which some people have asked if it was because of Prince George...but it's not.

If you love the name that's all that matters the name will fit him whatever you choose

 

[bumblebeexo]

It does sound quite American to me, but I wouldn't let that put you off or anything!

 

[MontyMad]

Naah, it's fine! If it was Austin Dallas, then maybe I'd think otherwise. *boom boom tiss!* No, really, it's fine.

 

[MarissaHodge]

It's ok

 

[Button#]

It is a bit American but there was an Austin on X factor several years ago so it obviously is used in the UK. I think it's a lovely name.

 

[daneuse27]

I'm Canadian, have never met any Austin. I guess it does sound rather 'American' because of the city, but I don't see that as a bad thing. If anything, it means he has a cool and unique name that not so many others will have

 

[littlelily]

Austin Healy was a Welsh rugby player. Its pretty common in Wales. Cool name

 

[cookette]

Im American, I know many Austins. But who cares? If you like it, why does it matter if its an "American" name?

 

[Fruitee]

I'm in wales and I know an Austin

 

[AngelofTroy]

I'm in Bristol UK and I know an Austin, he's a pretty cool guy! I have always liked the name and don't see it as American. Yes there's the place Austin Texas, but there's also a town called Charlotte in North Carolina and nobody thinks that's an American name only!

 

[Eleanor ace]

I've known 2 Austins, neither of whom are American (both Welsh, which seems to be common going by this thread!). Anyway even if it is American in origin I don't think that should stop you using it.

 

[Kirsty3051]

I used to work as a teaching assistant in the UK and have only ever known 1 boy named Austin. It does sound pretty American to me but a lot of people have said the same about my LO's name (Lincoln) and I still have every intention of using it! xx

 

[Rscha]

I'm American so I like the name! Although if I was English I'd name boys Ashley all day.

 

[Rickles]

Yes it is a bit American - but I know an English Austin.

We got the same reaction to calling DD - Madison. Since we have my Mum is forever discovering other Madisons in the neighbourhood and loves it now!

 

[kayleigh1985]

I wouldn't have thought of Austin as an American name. My hubby has a list full of American names that I wont use because of them not being commonly known in England - not Austin though

 

[Cheska]

I like Austin, and don't think it sounds American.

People won't have as strong opinions once your lo is here and names really grow on and with people.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I think it's a great name. If you love it then go for it!

 

[Dime Cuando]

I know English Austins. I think it's a cool name.