But I'm just saying, not everybody has the same motivations. The name was made most famous by author Harper Lee as the protagonist of her 1960 novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Did you see Atticus over there, he is so, Honestly the most handsome, caring, funny, and charming guy you'll ever meet. And also, Atticus Finch. Would you like to follow Atticus? Thought this name would be a good fit with sibling Caspian Wolfe. TKAM is obviously a classic, but I chose it for it's Roman sound. Not the best association to have. This name is awesome sounding and is not common at all but could make a come back in a few years time. A brave soul who knows no strangers with a smile that can light up the world. I love the name Atticus Draven but after reading the comments about a character named Atticus being a racist how it would look on a mixed child. I'm a teacher and one of my students was named Atticus. I'd be lying if I said that this perception of the name didn't bother me. There's a lot of reasons people might use this name, but "unique" is not one of them. I love this name because of Atticus Rosenbloom! Well, I wish she really had said ALL THAT SHE HAD TO SAY on the subject of Atticus because I don't like this new Atticus I'm learning about at all. Atticus Finch is the father in 'To Kill a Mocking Bird' by Harper Lee. I always get compliments on his name and many times get to explain why I picked the name, so for a name nerd like me, I love this:). But hopefully next time you'll think twice before making such a rudely pointed comment at someone when they've done nothing wrong. DEMOGRAPHICS), Atticus reached its highest position of #326 in the U.S. in 2018. Atticus is a literary name in more ways than one. I've heard that Ace is used as a nickname (may work for some), and also Kit or Gus (I don't love either one of those). Atticus Finch, character in novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Me too. And having an Atticus Rose or an Atticus Elizabeth isn't going to make Atticus feminine. I really like this name.

I know a couple of young Atticus' now. Publishers have been on her back to release it for decades but she refused, however it wasn't until she had dementia and in her 90's they were able to get her to sign for the book to be released. I love this name. Such a precious child ^ ^. Atticus Josiah - the name of my new grandson! Great. I named my son Atticus a few months ago and we love it.

And also a man in the 1800s, I don't understand the love for this name. That's ridiculous. Plus, it's rude. Plus in my native language, if you say Atticus with a certain inflection, it would sound like you're screaming, "Ahh! !! If you liked the name so much before, why didn't you choose Atticus when you had the chance, rather than jump on the bandwagon? This just in: In Harper Lee's new book "Go Set a Watchman," Atticus is a racist! I can't. I really want to like it. It's what my mom named one of her parents sheep/goats growing up, who I also knew - y'know, until he was eaten by a coyote last year :( I'm sad it's gotten so trendy. Most people on this site are going to loathe this idea. Also the name of a fifth-century Armenian saint. He'd sure stick out among his classmates, but I don't think that would be good in this case.And who is Atticus Finch anyway? Atticus derives from the Greek Attikos, meaning “from Attica,” the Ancient Greek region that contained Athens. I adore the name Atticus! This comment is out of place-- this is the comment section for the name Atticus, not the name Theodora.

I was so sure that after the publication of "To Kill a Mockingbird" she was quoted as saying, "I said all that I had to say" and I took that to mean that she wouldn't be releasing any more books. Atticus is an old Roman (Latin) nickname meaning “man of Attica”. Honestly, I didn't really choose it for the literary reference. I would be worried that Atticus would go by "Atti" or Titus but Finch is fierce I think.....TITUS WOULD BE RED! The meaning of Atticus is "from attica". I really like the sound of this name. So don't be shocked to meet more little Atticuses in the future- and that their parents ALSO named them after Atticus Finch because their favorite book was To Kill A Mockingbird- when you thought you picked such a unique name! If you're a white person choosing this name as a subtle way of telling the world "look how not-racist I am!"