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Brook

12 replies

ToddBell · 07/02/2017 01:35

Thinking of Brook for our son. Opinions?

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ShoutOutToMyEx · 07/02/2017 01:40

I do like the name and the meaning, but I'd assume Brook(e) was a girl. People will get used to it though.

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SuperBeagle · 07/02/2017 03:15

Brooke is such a well known girl name, that I'd automatically assume that a Brook was a female.

Brooks is a bit more masculine sounding?

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mrsBeverleygoldberg · 07/02/2017 04:01

I know a male Brook. Without the e is a boys name. Never been teased about it.

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mrsBeverleygoldberg · 07/02/2017 04:02

I know a male Brook. Without the e is a boys name. Never been teased about it.

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Jooni · 07/02/2017 07:37

I think I prefer it for a boy, actually. I don't think he'd be teased.

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Jojo13 · 07/02/2017 08:35

I actually prefer it for a boy too.

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Soubriquet · 07/02/2017 08:41

My niece is a Brooke

I really hate the name tbh

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Pipilangstrumpf · 07/02/2017 08:45

I know a male Brook. I like it and find it very masculine sounding. Easy to spell and say and not overused. Great choice!

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Popskipiekin · 07/02/2017 08:45

I've got a male friend who goes by Brooke because it's part of his surname. Tbh I think it's a masculine sounding name however you spell it, though I know we are getting more and more used to boys names for girls. You like it then use it for your son. Your family and friends will grow to associate it as a boy's name.

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MollyHuaCha · 07/02/2017 08:51

Not that keen, sorry...Sad

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JC23 · 07/02/2017 09:09

Never heard of it as a boys name before but I like it!

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ineedamoreadultieradult · 07/02/2017 09:11

I would assume a Brook would be a girl. Have you considered Brock ?

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