What do you think about the first name Seamus ?

Question

In many jokes and novels, Irish guys are often called Seamus. Yet, when I went to Ireland, people told me that it is not such a popular first name in Ireland. Why? I find it cute

Answer 1

It's a good Irish name, but it's also a stereotype like all Irishman drink a lot

Answer 2

i think its horrid, sorry. xx

Answer 3

it's nice

Answer 4

IT IS AN OLDER NAME ,A MORE MODERN VERSION I.E. SEAN, OR SHAUN. SOUNDS OK THOUGH.

Answer 5

Capt Seamus T Kirk, has a ring about it eh, Jim?

Answer 6

Its a name used in Newfoundland Canada as well.  First off, I'd feel sorry for a kid with the name because people always pronounce it wrong when they read it (Its supposed to be pronounced shame-us, but they pronounce it seem-us).  Secondly, its just dorky and the poor kid would be teased and beat up.  There is an AM TV host in Toronto with the name , and he's just plain dorky himself.  Check it out: http://www.ctv.ca/canadaam

Answer 7

they r mostly  called murphy or paddy  lol ,im irish and in my part seamus is quite popular

Answer 8

its not the worst and if its for your child you will know if it suits him

Answer 9

i think it's a nice name - unless it belonged to me.  i don't think i would like to be called that - even if i was a boy.

Answer 10

leprechauns in pantomines etc are often given this name in Ireland. True, it is not a very popular first name. it is the irish for James. it is also considered quite an old name.

Answer 11

i think its a bit old fashioned ,and puts you in mind of irish jokes..i know quite a few irish people and none of them are called seamus.

Answer 12

it reminds me of a dwarf  in Charmed. and yeah, they're from Ireland. but if you liked it, fine. it's unique. everybody is different in many ways.

Answer 13

penguin is better

Answer 14

Seamus is a real old fashioned name ... Both my Grandads were called Seamus !!!!

Answer 15

i knew a Seamus....   but the name reminds me of a leprechaun

Answer 16

I think it is a bit naff - it's like the preconception all Scottish men are called Hamish.

Answer 17

Umm... I'm not really feeling it. Sorry ; (

Answer 18

I think its a good name too, I was going to call my son Seamus but I got out-voted.. I do still call my son seamus as his nickname though. It seems the young Irish are not following tradition.... times have now changed and they like to use the more modern type of names from all around the world or copying from the rich and famous ! don't you think

Answer 19

I dont know why but i like it also..i like unusual names...after all i have a son named Jaxen!