Colton for boy's name

[thesis]

I'm not from the UK but love the name Colton Alexander. Would it be ok here? What thoughts does Colton provoke? Is it strong and refined or meant for a boy who collects ASBOs? Thanks!

[CumpyGrunt]

I know a Colton, he has a big brother called Brayden.

[fuckityfuckfuckfuck]

It sounds made up, and I'd assume I'd misheard it.

[bushymcbush]

I'm not keen, but I'm a traditionalist and I've never heard this name before.

Sounds a bit like a car or a horse.

[cece]

Not for me - sorry.

[thefirstMrsDeVeerie]

I have a Coltrane

I havent heard the name Colton.

If you like it - have it.

[Fixture]

It's quite nice (and it's not made up)

www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Colton

Colston and Carlton are alternatives.

[Fixture]

link

[seeker]

Asbo, sorry!

[Kayano]

I think of Carlton

Then I think of fresh prince of bel air

And then I start doing his lame dance with mouth hanging open and clicking my fingers...

Sorry

[usualsuspect]

I like it

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I don't like it. It sounds like a brand name for crude oil or something like that.

[usualsuspect]

but you won't find anyone else on MN that does

Its all Wilfreds and Gilberts on here

[MrsJohnDeere]

Not my cup tea. Sounds made up and ASBO-ey, sorry

[Marlinspike]

There is a place called Colton near York, and another one near Leeds. There's a big sainbos there...

[QueenOfFlamingEverything]

Nope, sorry. But then I don't like surnamey-type names in general.

[Jawbreaker]

Ooh, no. Awful. Makes me think of a Colt 45 gun and the grim charming town of Bolton all at once.

Sorry Boltonites!

[akaemwahahahafrost]

Oh no, sorry, sounds like something out of Dynasty!

[thesis]

Ha ha - thanks, Usualsuspects! It's difficult as most of the popular British names are very weird for where I'm from. I liked the rugged, cowboy sound of Colton. It has to be a name that suits in three different countries! That's very tricky!

And Wilfred and Gilbert would both elicit laughter in the other 2 countries I'm trying to fit. Gave me a laugh! Thanks!

[issynoko]

I like it but wouldn't use it myself because it sounds like a cowboy name and I'm just too London. But recently read this AMAZING book and Colton was a fantastic bloke - loved him. So your boy would have a great, if little known, namesake....

[http://www.spectator.co.uk/books/752711/the-decline-of-the-west.thtml]

[issynoko]

www.spectator.co.uk/books/752711/the-decline-of-the-west.thtml

[SJisontheway]

My friend has a ds called Cole which is nice. They're in America though.

[befuzzled]

i really quite like it. I like surnamey boys names

[marriedawelshbloke]

No no no. I really wouldn't go there. Colton not really the best choice I'm afraid. Without saying too much I live in York and work in Leeds so am familiar with Colton as a place. I would think of other options

[thesis]

Thanks so much for the book link! It looks like a good read - I'm ordering it!

[issynoko]

I loved it - a sort of elegy for the West and a type of man that had a natural home in pre-industrial work I think. But despite the melancholy, incredibly moving and made me want to go to Wyoming on the next plane!