From the experts:
Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.
There are several saints by this name, including an early one who was a renowned healer.
Damian Lewis is a British actor, the star of Homeland and now Billions, Damian Marley, youngest son of Bob Marley, is a Grammy-winning reggae artist in his own right.
The French spelling Damien is another option.
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josephinedagnall Says:
beachbear Says:
What movie? I'm serious, I have no idea.
headintheclouds Says:
This is one of the nicer two syllable -n ending Irish-y boy names, in my opinion. There's a clean cut quality to its sound and look, and also an genuine earnest feel to it that draws me in. The Day- beginning sound is very appealing to me, and this would be a nice sweet-spot name where it's well-known but isn't crazy popular. I like this Damian variant spelling the best from the other variants Damien and Damon.
Czar Felix Says:
This is my brother's name.
Mary Magdalene Says:
Nobody watches that movie anymore. The Damians of the world are safe.
virgosmaze Says:
Cool sounding name. Lovezz it
Charity LeClaire Says:
This is my son's name. I LOVE IT!!
laurelrobyn Says:
I do love this name, always have, until someone told me about that horrible movie. Why does pop culture always have to ruin the best name? Regardless, I think if I met a little boy named Damian I would be thrilled.
KassemJ Says:
This is a wonderful name! One of my favorites.
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I once knew a set of boy-boy-girl siblings called Dorian, Damian, and Diana, and I think it was that that made me love this name.