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What do you think of this name?
I really like the name Galen (pronounced Gay-len) But I'm well-aware that it's an easy target for jokes.
It's of Greek origin and it means Calm
17 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I love names of Greek origin...but Im biased because we are Greek. ^_^ But if you are concerned about the teasing aspect...try it as a middle name. Good luck!
- Kaizoku joōLv 41 decade ago
easy target but people would get used to it wasnt there a galen on big brother
- 1 decade ago
I don't really like the the name. Not just because its and easy target for jokes its just a bit to much for my liking.
- 1 decade ago
It's a very nice name for when the child is grown, but there's just no way they'd get out of school without being ridiculed
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- Ilene WLv 41 decade ago
Don't do it. Your child has to live with that name forever. It will affect peer interactions, popularity, self-esteem, and even future job prospects. Unfortunately modern culture has ruined a lot of perfectly good names and words.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Why don't you call her Galini!(I mean the way it is pronounced in Greek!It's a Greek name after all)
- BeegLv 51 decade ago
hmm it is very cute i must admit but you really do not want to put your child in a target tease situation...
How about Halen, Jalen, Calen, Kalen, Malen, Whalen, or Galron, Galvin, Galon, Galvin, Galo or Gal?
- 1 decade ago
I love unique names, it sounds pretty.
He might get teased a little, but if it becomes a problem he can use his middle name (my friend Gaylord to Bobby)
- amyhpeteLv 71 decade ago
I love it! Very classy. I do not think it would be the target of mockery like you would think.