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Naming baby lestrade

40 replies

Timesrchanging · 19/07/2016 22:43

Apologies for two threads but was worried might be buried in my other thread about surnames as Christian names. What do people think of lestrade as a name to go with jackson as a middle name. Too wierd?

Am aware of the sherlock connection although don't watch it. (Dp does). Would that make a difference to people.

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Vixxfacee · 19/07/2016 22:47

Pretty bad.

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Raines100 · 19/07/2016 22:53

Absolutely thought Sherlock Homes, I'm afraid, followed by one of Anne Rice's vampires. Also, it means 'roads'.

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pieceofpurplesky · 19/07/2016 22:57

Just no.

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ICJump · 19/07/2016 23:11

It's a no from me.

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ophiotaurus · 19/07/2016 23:13

Sounds like Lestat from interview with a vampire so no. Please don't.

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DraenorQueen · 19/07/2016 23:13

Nooo. His first name wasn't even Lestrade; it was Greg. What about Greg?

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VimFuego101 · 19/07/2016 23:16

It sounds like a contraceptive pill tbh.

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elephantoverthehill · 19/07/2016 23:18

I think it might be pronounced 'Les-trade' which might sound like some dodgy 70s wife swapping 3 in a bed thing. Sorry.

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 19/07/2016 23:22

Looks pretty but written down, but. It could read to some as Letstrade

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NickiFury · 19/07/2016 23:24

Ridiculous.

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FellOutOfBed2wice · 19/07/2016 23:26

It's a no from me too. It just doesn't sound like a name, it sounds like (as a PP said) a contraceptive pill or some kind of female condom.

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SaggyNaggy · 19/07/2016 23:27

Inspector Lestrades first name is Greg? Where did that come from?

But no, a child called Lestrade would be odd, though there's worse out there.

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Tiggeryoubastard · 19/07/2016 23:28

It has the bonus of making Jackson look better.
They are both hideous, please don't do that to the poor child.

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LucyInTheSkyWithDonuts · 19/07/2016 23:30

Weird. Very very weird.

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Wordsaremything · 19/07/2016 23:30

Ridiculous. Balonz is preferable.

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EssentialHummus · 19/07/2016 23:32

Terrible.

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justdontevenfuckingstart · 19/07/2016 23:34

When he has run off can you hear yourself calling 'Lestrade! Lestrade Jackson get back here'

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meowli · 19/07/2016 23:42

It will immediately be shortened to Les. Also he'll have a lifetime of spelling/explaining/being in denial about his name. "No, Lestrade....L..E..S..T..R..A..D..E. Oh, never mind....Jackson".

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PenguinsAreAce · 19/07/2016 23:44

What, like balustrade?

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meowli · 19/07/2016 23:46

Inspector Lestrades first name is Greg? Where did that come from?

I think it's only the modern Lestrade, in Sherlock, who's called Greg.

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meowli · 19/07/2016 23:48

What, like balustrade?

Genius! Balustrade is the perfect blend of Balonz and Lestrade. How about Balustrade, op?

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LovelyBranches · 19/07/2016 23:49

I'm not a fan sorry. Have you thought of Iestyn?

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MarriedinMaui · 20/07/2016 00:09

I wouldn't.

Similar sounding alternatives:
Lafayette
Lance
Leonard
Stanley

Other surname or first name names:
Harrison
Howard
Archer
Blake
Morris
Morgan
Lewis
Tudor

Unusual old fashioned type names
Payton
Clement
Ernest
Erasmus

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MarriedinMaui · 20/07/2016 00:09

Any of those take your fancy?

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Porcupinetree · 20/07/2016 05:35

I think it's preferable to Jackson.

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