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What do you think of the following names?

37 replies

caz05 · 25/02/2011 10:34

Currently 6 months pregnant and no idea on sex of baby so have list of boys and girls names I like. My partner is not keen on any of them. What do you think?

Boys:

Dexter
Felix
Monty
Lennox
Max
Rex
Rocco
Seth

Girls:

Lilly
Cleo
Daisy
Lexi
Izzy
Phoebe
Tabitha
Scarlet

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thunderbird69 · 25/02/2011 11:31

I have known pets who are -
Dexter
Felix
Max
Rex
Cleo
Tabitha

So they don't feel like 'human' names to me.

If your partner isn't keen on them, then wouldn't it be a good idea to think of some others?

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OliveMalay · 25/02/2011 11:24

Dexter - surname, so not keen
Felix - like :)
Monty - The Full Monty
Lennox - another surname, not keen
Max - like, especially as nickname for something longer
Rex - a dog's name
Rocco - pretentious unless Italian
Seth - like :)

Girls:

Lilly - like, with spelling Lily :)
Cleo - OK
Daisy - like :)
Lexi - not keen, but I like Alexandra
Izzy - not keen, but I like Isabel(la)
Phoebe - like
Tabitha - rather prissy, and a cat's name
Scarlet - not keen

GetOrfMoiLand · 25/02/2011 11:02

Dexter - sounds like a baddy out of a comic book, horrible
Felix - this is a nice name
Monty - yes, like
Lennox - no, for crying out loud, no, vile
Max - meh
Rex - dog's name
Rocco - pretentious unless Italian I think
Seth - lovely name, my favourite

Lilly - yes but spell it Lily
Cleo - yes, lovely name
Daisy - no, nondescript
Lexi - HIDEOUS and very common
Izzy - no, don't like Isabelle either
Phoebe - yes, pretty name, but nothing special
Tabitha - yes, lovely name
Scarlet - nope. Vile

caz05 · 25/02/2011 10:56

Thanks and don't worry honest opinions are needed. i used to think the same about Max being a dogs name but have been coming round to the idea (it is my partners favourite choice).

I am worried bout Lilly/Lily being too common (although I have not come across any yet).

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breatheslowly · 25/02/2011 10:53

Boys:

Dexter - I think that is a breed of cattle
Felix - cat food
Monty - cat
Lennox - boxer
Max - ok
Rex - not sure
Rocco - boxer
Seth - sounds a bit lispy

Girls:

Lilly - I think it should be spelt Lily or she will have to spend her life saying "Lilly with 3 Ls"
Cleo - like
Daisy - ok, but possibly a cow
Lexi - Would rather have Alexandra and shorten it - gives her more choices as an adult
Izzy - Again Elizabeth and shorten it.
Phoebe - like
Tabitha - isn't that a witch in something?
Scarlet - If you think she will be confident, wouldn't suit a meek child imo.

BarbieLovesKen · 25/02/2011 10:51

Dexter - hate this (sorry)
Felix - cat/ cat food
Monty - absolutely dreadful
Lennox - absolutely dreadful
Max - ok(ish) sort of. I wouldnt use it but I know a gorgeous little 2 year old Max and ever since I got to know him I find it hard to dislike it as hes adorable. Prior to this though, it was a dog's name to me.
Rex - Dog
Rocco - Beckhams
Seth - ok(ish) I wouldnt use it.

Girls:

Lilly - prefer Lily. Lovely. Very popular, but if this doesnt bother you then absolutely.
Cleo - hmm.. ok.. I think
Daisy - I know a favourite of loads here but I hate it, just much to twee for me and a cow's name!!!
Lexi - dont like it
Izzy - absolutely no way on this earth. Is this a nickname for Isabelle though (which is lovely)
Phoebe - stunning
Tabitha - nice
Scarlet - fabulous

Sorry if I was too blunt Blush

brightcopperkettles · 25/02/2011 10:41

I like Max and Seth of the boys and don't mind Tabitha or Phoebe for a girl

JaxTellersOldLady · 25/02/2011 10:38

I like Max and Lexi and Tabitha and Cleo, dont like any of the other boys names (sorry) and the other girls names I think will be quite common in the class room so if you name your daughter Lilly it will end up being Lilly P or whatever your second name is.

laosvher · 25/02/2011 10:36

I don't like any of the others, sorry. They all sound like nn's or some sort of cage fighters

laosvher · 25/02/2011 10:35

I like Max & Phoebe