Spike?

[hellohellohihi]

Not even pregnant so can't blame hormones but I love Spike. Discuss!!

[hellohellohihi]

For a boy I mean.

[exoticfruits]

Nothing to discuss - don't do it to him!

[KittieCat]

Strangely I know one couple with a Spike well and I know of another.

Both debated the name and if you love it, do it. Clearly it isn't to everyone's taste but nor was our DS's name.

If you're really unsure could he be called something else but given the nn Spike?

[KittieCat]

Sorry, just seen this is hypothetical...

[dyslexicdespot]

Spike is a great name! However, be forewarned that he grow up to be a kick ass vampire with a slayer girlfriend.

[dyslexicdespot]

...might grow up...

[openerofjars]

Thing is, it's more of a nickname, really, isn't it? Spike Milligan was really a Terence and Spike in Buffy got his nn from doing unspeakable things with a spike (I think, been a while).

We really fancied Bear if DD had been a boy, but you kind of have to earn a name like that, just in case the child turns out very differently.

You could end up with a very non spiky Spike!

[Labootin]

Prefer Thomas or Jerry.

[Branleuse]

I LOVE IT

[cherrycherry41]

If you are naming a dog, great name!

[Spero]

It's a nickname. It's too much about your expectations and wishes for your child. Look at Zowie Bowie, now Duncan Jones.

Give him a 'proper' name and see if he grows into Spike as family nickname.

[cupcake78]

Love it

[DonDrapersAltrEgoBigglesDraper]

There's a little one at a toddler group that we go to called Spike.

There is something deeply incongruous about a legging'd-up, nappy wearing Spike, weaving his way through a sandpit. He will probs grow into the name.

[hellohellohihi]

I love woody too dog names are far better than real boy names IMO

[Meringue33]

LOVE it :)

[thistlelicker]

Really????? Ok

[gottogetup]

LOVE. One of my best friends is called Spike...it's an awesome name and just accentuates how awesome he is. no one has ever batted an eyelid at his name, its just cool.

[Theironfistofarkus]

Sounds a bit, well, spikey. I wouldn't do it and I love unusual names. If the baby came out with piercings and a purple Mohican, however, I might be forced to reconsider.

[sparkle12mar08]

But it's not a name, it's a nick name, and a non-specific one at that. You could call him Spike on a day to day basis and give him a any proper name you like on the birth certificate.

[OneFingerSjupesUpTheYoni]

Rugrats dog!

[thermalsinapril]

I don't like it. It's, er, too spiky.

[recall]

I know a Spike in RL, its just normal now, he's just Spike

[Wallison]

Makes me think of Elvis Costello.

That's a good think, btw.

[YouDontWinFriendsWithSalad]

I love it. I know a grown up Spike, it's not his nickname.