Connotations when you hear the name Blake

[HingleMcCringleberry]

DW and I are having an enjoyable struggle naming our DS2 (due December, so there's time yet!)

We have a difference of opinion on Blake. I'd be interested for people's input on what associations you have with the name: positive, negative, indifferent etc.

Naturally you will suggest alternatives. Those would be very welcome too.

[bastedyoungturkey]

Reminds me of that lad who used to be in Home and Away. Neautral connotations though- certainly not negative.

[MrsSpenserGregson]

Reminds me of Blake Carrington in Dynasty (and also the chap in Home & Away)

It has a good strong sound to it, I think

[GrumpyOldBag]

1. Naff
   

2. Amy Winehouse's controlling boyfriend

[bluecashmere]

Dynasty and Blake's 7

[tygr]

Makes me think of Blake Fielder Civil, Amy Winehouse's exH, so negative connotations as far as he's concerned but one person doesn't own a name.

[LuckySantangelo1]

The 90's
Hugely popular in the states.
Amy winehouse's shambolic ex.

[Itisnotwhatyouknow]

Blake's 7. I like the name.

[Sativa]

Blake 7 here too
But it's ok as a name. At least it's not yet another Thomas/Sam/Oliver.....etc

[EdithWeston]

Blake's 7

Blake Edwards (director, but mainly famous for being Julie Andrews' husband)

[EdithWeston]

And for an alternative, how about Blaise?

(or Quentin, or Edward)

[MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff]

First thought was Blake's 7. Cool

[user1477427207]

Blakes 7 (not even sure what it is, just word association)

Blakey from 'on the buses'

Blakeys for your shoes

(the last two definitely showing extreme age)

[ElspethFlashman]

Carrington.



Its not my favourite but I think it's fairly unobjectionable.

[HingleMcCringleberry]

Good stuff folks, thank you.
Blake Edwards! I'd forgotten about him.
I have never seen Blake's 7, but understand it's classic sci-fi.

DS1 is called Logan. Therefore Logan's Run & Blake's 7...!?

[MaximumVolume]

It sounds like an Australian/ American/ Canadian's name, so a bit exotic! Goes well with Logan.

[Helpisathand13]

Blake Carrington from Dynasty was my first thought. Quickly followed by Blake's 7. Either way I like the name. Funny to pick a Logan and a Blake are you secret Sci fi fans? Both lovely names.

[MrsToddsShortcut]

Blake Carrington here too. And weirdly, (and I'm not sure why) it makes me think of cigars.

[HingleMcCringleberry]

In truth the Logan was intended to be a sort of Scottish sounding name (secondarily a character from the X-Men films, so not exactly sci-fi, but sci-fi adjacent). In our opinion Logan is a bit of a 'cool' name, and therefore, per Sativa upthread, a Thomas or Oliver, lovely as they are as names, don't go quite so well as something mildly exotic.

We've been having a look at a second Scottish name for DS2, but are struggling a wee bit with ones we like, so have elected to cast our net a bit wider.

[lljkk]

7
teen friend was besotted w/ a boy called Blake.

[ImSoVeryTired]

I'm not awfully fond of it (there was another thread on Blake a few days ago) but it's not terrible. I think Blake 7 too.
However as you pointed out, if you have a Logan already (love Logan's Run) I think Blake fits beautifully and follows the sci fi theme.

[NameChange30]

William Blake the poet
Quentin Blake the artist

Cool name. Presumably you like it and your DH isn't convinced?

[Tarttlet]

I don't think it's terrible, but it does make me think of flake/flaky!

[pennycarbonara]

William (poet)
Some lad who was in Neighbours. (Probably irrelevant to anyone under about 35)

[BigGreenOlives]

Blake's 7