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Boys first names to go with middle name Dixie?

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 11:12

I've posted before re DH and I being poles apart on boy's names. He likes good old biblical names, nothing flouncy, and I like well, more modern, flouncy names!
DH is a passionate Evertonian, and after much googling, I found the name Dixie. Dixie Dean was Evertons most capped player in the 20's. Richard was also the name of my late brother, so all quite appropriate there. So any ideas for first names?
I don't even know what I'm having, but we don't have such a problem with the girls names.

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 13:01

I knew you were going to ask me that, and I bloody forgot to ask about Kit. he din't object entirely to Jude. Just texted him, but I really am skating on thin ice here and fully expecting a 'bugger off with your rediculous requests' response. I will get back to you whenever I hear.

The only ones I would contemplate are Ben, and Daniel at a push. Daniel Dixie is silly, Benjamin Dixie is ok.

I'm going to have to go myself now. 2 hours on Mumsnet, I am ashamed of myself. Off to teach yr 5 kids how to sew North American headbands for cultural Diversity month. Far more productive...

Thank you for all the responses. I've never had so many. You've all been very helpful!

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SoupDragon · 18/10/2010 12:55

Anthony is a pet hate of mine. Makes my teeth itch.

SoupDragon · 18/10/2010 12:54

Ben short for Benedict?

Skyrg · 18/10/2010 12:50

Oh dear, not much we can do with those! What did he think of Christopher/Kit and Jude?

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:47

Ok, he rang back, slightly pissed off, wondering why on earth needed to know his definitive list at 12.40 of a monday, but still. Its not the biggest list in the world:
Ben
Francis
Anthony
James
Daniel

I know they're nice, solid names, I just hoped we'd be able to call a boy something a bit more funky.

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:32

ha ha! I am now having my lunch, so can almost justify going on the computer as part of my lunch break. I keep checking - nothing, sorry.

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Skyrg · 18/10/2010 12:28

expectingno3 you are planning your child's name. It is highly important and you are very busy. Repeat as necessary Grin

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:25

Sorry! Just got his out of office reply! Might have to wait till tomorrow. To be honest, even if he was at his desk, I expect I would've got a 'I have far more important things to do' reply, thus making me feel guilty for going on mumsnet during the day.

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Rhubarbgarden · 18/10/2010 12:22

I love Jude. I wanted it for years but my friend nicked it for her son.

savoycabbage · 18/10/2010 12:18

Tell him to hurry, I have to go to bed soon. I live in Australia! I insist that he names his unborn child at once, so I can get some kip. Grin

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:14

ok, I'll email him. he will be none too pleased to be asked at work I'm sure, but hey, its nearly lunchtime.

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:13

No, I wouldn't go for Jude Dixie. Only would use Dixie if the first name was plain. I think Jude is really cool, but still anxious about the girly sound to it. please note I don't want to offend anyone with a Jude out there.

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savoycabbage · 18/10/2010 12:07

Me too! Grin I want your dh's name list as I am one for Dixie, so now we need his names.

Skyrg · 18/10/2010 12:02

Jude is nice, although it sounds wrong with Dixie for me... Not sure why. Turns into 'Judixie'.
But the name itself is nice as a first name. It is used for girls but is still primarily a boys name afaik.

Ask your DH and report back! I am interested now Grin

BuntyPenfold · 18/10/2010 12:02

I like the name Jude and only know one. He is not called Judy, but he has been about 6' 5" and weighed about 17 stone since he was 12.Wink

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 12:00

I'm afrid Peter is out as its FIL's name, and it just wouldn't be fair. Again, he'd have Paul, but thats my dad's name!

No, I wouldn't have Dexter Dixie. The only reason for Dixie was, if I had to give in to a plainer first name, Dixie might liven it up a bit.(?)

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 11:54

I'm getting more confused than ever now but Skyrg - You may have a good angle there. I like Kit and Jonah. I'll ask DH tonight.

What about Jude? I love it and might be able to purseuade DH, but does it sound quite feminine?

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savoycabbage · 18/10/2010 11:48

I like Peter the best out of those. You can't have Dexter Dixie but I don't think there is a problem with R.R initials.

I am liking Skyrg's Christopher/Kit idea though.

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 11:48

Threelittleducks. lol at Norman! - Dixie Normous! Will avoid that one then... Jacob is quite nice though.

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Skyrg · 18/10/2010 11:46

A uncommon name with a common nickname?
Tobias - Toby
Matthias - Matt
Jonah - Joe/Jon

Or a common names with an uncommon nickname?
Alexander - Xander, Xan
Christopher - Kit, Topher
Michael - Cale

These aren't very good, but you get the idea.. would something like that satisfy both of you, or please no one?

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expectingno3 · 18/10/2010 11:40

Ok, here's my list:
Dexter
Quinn
Mac
Lucas
Elliot

DH hates all of these. His choice would be
Peter
Anthony (pronounced An-thon-y) I don't know why...
Francis

Our sirname begins with R, I loved Reuben though SKYRG!
Saints names might be the way to go.

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savoycabbage · 18/10/2010 11:38

I think it's cracking and it wouldn't cross my mind that it was a girls name, not that you are asking that! I don't really get all the 'they might be teased' business. There are so many names from so many cultures.

My dd has a Harry, Andre, Nidi, Jaques, Madison, Natasha, Vivian, Skye, Steven and a Bianka with a 'k' in her class and I am quite sure she doesn't know which are unusual and which aren't as she has been exposed to all of them equally.

Threelittleducks · 18/10/2010 11:37

Love Benjamin

Threelittleducks · 18/10/2010 11:36

We had a dog called Dixie. She was a girl.We got ripped for that. Even more so when my nan (who bought the dog) insisted that next dog was called after her mother - Muffin.

Dix and Muff. Try shouting that down the park.

Dixie.....hmmm...never heard it used for a boy (not into footy). I do love the name, but not sure what it would go with. Would have to be a cool manly first name.

Don't use Roger.
Or Toby.
Or Norman (Dixie Normous?)

Jacob?
Eammon?

Skyrg · 18/10/2010 11:34

Could you compromise with an unusual name that has a more common nickname?

My partner and I are exactly the same btw. No children, but we've discussed names. I like unusual names and Biblical names, he likes very common names. I like Malachai, he likes Mark.

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