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Any thoughts on Hunter?

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AlpacaYourThings · 23/09/2014 20:40

Is it a bit too American?

Does the fact I'm a vegetarian make it a strange choice? (I may be reading too much into that!)

I really like it, but I'm not sure how it would be received.

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Littlebluebutterflies · 23/09/2014 20:43

It is quite American but if you like it don't let that stand in your way.

One thing to consider is that it will likely be shortened to 'Hunt' which might give me vague concerns about the rhyming slang...

2madboys · 23/09/2014 20:44

I would think of Hunter from Gladiarors #old

LEMmingaround · 23/09/2014 20:44

It would sound like you named him after a brand of footwear

thatstoast · 23/09/2014 20:48

Yeah, all I can think of is Hunter S Thompson and Hunter from Gladiators (also old). Both very different connotations!

I also agree that the Hunt bit might be an issue.

What about Wolf? Grin

OddBoots · 23/09/2014 20:50

I like it, it reminds me of Hunter Abbott, but then I like British Touring Cars.

thatstoast · 23/09/2014 20:51

Oh just remembered that Carter was a potential middle name for DS. And Parker is similar. What is it that you like about Hunter?

Siennasun · 23/09/2014 21:12

I generally like more unusual names, but I really don't like hunter. It's a bit like calling your child "butcher".

RJnomore · 23/09/2014 21:16

I love it and if I had a son I would call him that.

My dad had an uncle hunter and it turns out that entire generation of his family had hunter as a middle name, after a grandmothers maiden name, so I would count it as a family name.

FelixFelix · 23/09/2014 21:19

I wrote this on another thread the other day, but if dd was a boy she would have been Hunter after Hunter S Thompson.

I really like it.

FlipFantasia · 23/09/2014 21:23

Super American but then I know loads of pro-hunting Americans so it makes sense. Also fits with the American surname as first name trend (some of the youngsters I know: Carter, Cooper, Miller, Harrison, Clark, Cole, Colton, Carlton, Sullivan, Jackson).

I'd find it a bit strange for a veggie to choose it (unless you're pro hunting in a Michael Pollan foraging kind of way!). It also reminds me of wellies (hunters are the welly of choice here in Northern NJ just like when we lived in the UK).

RabbitSaysWoof · 23/09/2014 21:34

I had this on my short list when I was pregnant then I watched Paranormal Activity an the baby in it was called Hunter scared the shit out of me.

Laundryangel · 23/09/2014 21:42

My problem is that if you have or subsequently have a DD, I would always think of her as "Gatherer" so would always have to pause before saying her name.

Ticktockblock · 23/09/2014 21:46

I love it but I think you would have to have a strong surname to go with it.

AlpacaYourThings · 23/09/2014 21:56

My surname would go really well with it (double barrelled).

No, I'm anti hunting Hmm not sure it is the right choice for me!

I'm not sure why I like it, but I do...

I don't like the surname as a first name trend so again, might need to reconsider!

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PatSharpesfabulousmullet · 23/09/2014 22:13

Bit random, but what about Huntley/Huntlee? I'm also veggie and sounds like a good strong name but without the carnivorous connection. Also lee is an option for nn.

AlpacaYourThings · 23/09/2014 23:10

Sorry, I instantly thought of Ian Huntley.

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smokeandglitter · 23/09/2014 23:11

I dislike it and the meaning.

Viviennemary · 23/09/2014 23:18

My immediate thought was no unless he is going to be a gladiator.

cherrybombxo · 24/09/2014 16:49

I posted several messages about this name on the thread about the name Austin. I love the name Hunter but yes, I think it's far too American. I've had to veto it from my future shortlist.

PatSharpesfabulousmullet · 24/09/2014 17:03

Eeeew didn't think of that awful man. Shudder. Definite no then.

NadiaWadia · 24/09/2014 17:08

It's an occupation, not a name! And not really appropriate for someone who may be vegetarian. Doesn't even have a nice sound to it. Then there's the rhyming thing ......

AlpacaYourThings · 25/09/2014 08:46

That would be the dream Vivienne Grin

Thanks for all your thoughts.

I assume the rhyming thing is that if it was shorted to 'hunt' it would rhyme with c...?

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olaflikeswarmhugs · 25/09/2014 08:50

I love it !

awesomedog · 25/09/2014 19:35

I like it-but prefer Hudson (though it's a bit upstairs downstairs I know!! -that ages me!!!)

meringue33 · 26/09/2014 19:27

I love the name Hunter

Tho HST is not a good role model :-)

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