Are we just being crazy?

[little_cupcake]

We are having a boy in less than 4 weeks and are having trouble coming up with a name for him. I have two questions.
Firstly, I would like your opinions on the names on the 'short list'...honesty definitely preferred!
Secondly....my DF is a huge fan of Batman and Superman etc. We tried thinking of a superhero name, or a character, but there's nothing we like. We are considering using the name 'Joker' for a middle name. For example, Felix Joker (Last name). Is this just bizarre and weird? I think that most people don't ever use their middle name and I am considering going with this. But am I just being crazy?
The names on the short list are:
Felix
Gaius or Caius
James (I must warn you, would probably get Tiberius as a mn)
Maximus (Max)
Otto
Roman
Thomas
Tobias
Theodore (Theo)

Some of the names we like more than others, but I can tell you Felix is listed first for a reason.
Thank you!

[jellybaby80]

What fun!
I don't think its crazy - different yes - crazy no! Like you say who ever uses their middle name. Its not like you want to name him The Penguin!
I personally like Felix Joker or Theodore Joker. However if you think its a bit too out there why not use something like Wayne or Bruce (not the greatest choices!) but something that you know has a meaning but isn't too unusual ! Good luck! :-)

[irishmom]

Our son is named Leo Magnus and on more than one occasion I've been told that it sounds like a super hero name. I'm pretty sure it's Magnus (not Leo) that made them say that. Maybe you could use that name or something similar in some capacity?

Best of luck!

Tara

[pam]

I love your first names, every one of them. And am a big supporter of unusual middle names with personal meaning. But Joker? That bothers me on several levels. First off, it's a word name that might not embody what you want your son to be. Second, the character The Joker in Batman was a villain. And third, as great as Heath Ledger's performance may have been, he died of an overdose several months before the film came out. I've got a teenage son, and I can tell you I wouldn't want him carrying around that role model.

You asked for honesty and here it is: Please don't name your child Joker. Another name from a superhero legend might be great, but not this one.

[mom2one]

Love your names (except Roman and Otto)...I think I like Caius best but they are all refreshing. As for Joker, don't do it! What about using Kal-El? It is Superman's name on Krypton I think. I always thought that sounded cool. Also, just to throw this out there--my husband wouldn't let me have this--what about Mercury or another space type name? Very strong with mythological associations too. Good Luck!

[karilynn]

I like Caius the best of the first names, but there are many good ones on the list. As far as Joker, definitely a vote for NO. I just think, even as a middle name, that he will get teased so much. Surely there is another option that can still give you that superhero feel to it.

[rocketpop]

I agree with the concerns about the name Joker. If there was a superhero that my parents really loved, I wouldn't mind having a cool middle name like Wolverine or Jor-El. Having the name of a creepy villain, however, would not make me happy. If your husband is really into Superman, you could go with a middle name of "Clark" or "Kent," although I understand this is less exciting.

[ricamaca]

I would definitley NOT use Joker, Tiberius is great though!

[susan]

I would not want to go through life with Joker as part of my name. Even if you don't think of the villain in Batman, the name Joker sounds like a joke on the baby, like you don't take him seriously or you expect him to be silly or ridiculous. I would never name my child after the character in Batman. Too bad Bruce and Wayne are not in style. I love Clark and Kent though.

[rollo]

I agree with Pam leave Joker out of the mix.

I like Roman