Do you like the name Balthazar for a boy?

Question

I think this is the most adorable boys names ever and I was wondering what other peoples opinions of the name are. The middle name will be Roman. Balthazar Roman.

So, what do you think of the name Balthazar?

Answer 1

i wonder if you would shorten it. When your child goes to preschool im wondering if his classmates would be able to pronounce it. It's odd and original though so props on that.

Answer 2

I think that it is a horrible name and it would be a great disservice to do that to your son.  Go for a more conventional name. There has been a resurgence in Biblical Old Testament names. Look into some of those.  

Answer 3

I think it's a hideous, horrendous name for a child or any human being, for that matter.  

Answer 4

Balthazar is the name of one of the 3 Kings of Orient. (...no it's not a film) - it's in the Bible - the Christmas Story, when Jesus was born and 3 kings went to adore Him.

Answer 5

Personally I don't like it.

It reminds me of the demon off of the TV show Charmed. I think if you switched the two names around though it will be good. Roman Balthazar.

Answer 6

Why just have one middle name?  You could give him a couple.  Roman Balthazar Gaylord Montmorency....

Answer 7

It sounds like a friggin' name for a werewolf! Seriously..don't. Just don't.

Answer 8

like from romeo and juliet?

yea its an ok name, really unique. I think its italian

Answer 9

i dunno; it kind of reminds me of neopets. but its ok.

Answer 10

its the name of the keeper of h**l or something like that so no don't like the name to much

Answer 11

Not something I would choose. I cannot even pronounce it. Maybe because I am American.. LOL

Answer 12

While there is nothing wrong with the name itself,  I think it is one that could potentially bring some unwanted attention on the playground (read: bullying).  

Answer 13

definitely something my husband would like!!! he wants to name a kid captain or doctor so that if he ever becomes one of those he could be called captain captain or doctor doctor, sigh. i like the name roman. but i have to say i love unique names but i had a hard time pronouncing it. he may have to forever tell people how to pronounce it. just a thought.

Answer 14

with a name like this ur boy will need psychiatric help right then and there.

I am sorry my opinion only, kids can be cruel. If u got the money, go for it.

Answer 15

If you're going to unique &uncommon, I would say go for it. I like it. It reminds me of the ancient Rome times. I love interesting names.

Answer 16

im not sure how long it will take your son to learn how to pronounce his name????????

Answer 17

Cool. Imposing. Sounds like something from the middle-ages.

Answer 18

seems to stuffy. no

I like Roman though! a lot

Remember, what may seem adorable as a baby or a child may not sound too well as an adult. He has to carry that name for 70+ years!

Answer 19

It's more of a villainous name.

Answer 20

he was a bad guy on the smurfs cartoon.

http://bluebuddies.com/help/smurf_names_...

Answer 21

No, I really do not care for it. I'm sorry

Answer 22

LOVE Roman. Don't care for Balthazar.

Answer 23

i hate it i think its ugly. i also think your kid will probably have a hard time in school because of it

Answer 24

I'm sorry but as different and interesting as the name is I'm afraid he is quite likely to get teased in school for having a name from pokemon. Kids are cruel.

Answer 25

It sounds evil to me. Like a demon or something.

Answer 26

Wasn't that one of the names of the We Three Kings from the song, We Three Kings, from Christmas?  I kind of think so.  

Answer 27

I don't like it, it reminds me of Bartholomew. What about Belshazzar or Belteshazzar?

Answer 28

I thik it's terrible. Honestly..I do. How about Roman Balthazar instead? Kids would seriously make fun of him.

Answer 29

Uh, yeah lady....I think you've been smoking something.

Answer 30

Wow...great name!

And no, Balthazar is NOT the keeper of h**l..that´s Belzebub..Balthazar was one of the Three Kings who visited baby Jesus! The others were caspar and Melchior.

It is a fantastic choice. Very unique and classy!

Answer 31

like Balthazar Getty?

it worked for him...so sure why not....