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Lux, Huxley and others ending in X

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wheniwishuponastar · 03/05/2011 22:04

Ok these are my favourite names....
Lux for a girl (heard it in the Virgin Suicides film - yes, I know not a good reference. But also its Latin for light, and my name means light in another language. I also like Tripp, as in Tripp Fontaine, from the Virgin Suicides. But even I realise this isn't a good one.)
Hux or Huxley for a boy
Obviously I couldn't use both.

My husband doesn't like either. The furthest he will go with "X" thing is Max. Which is quite nice. If a little boring.

My grandfather's name was Basil, which is quite cute. But will probably end up as Baz.

I also really like Van (as in Van Hansis - very beautiful American actor - his full name is Evan).

I also like American names in general: Parker, Madison, Cody.

I realise I am probably coming off as having really horrible taste. But thought I'd better get some feedback to either put me off, or at least air the names.

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bambiandthumper · 10/05/2011 18:01

Please don't call you DC 'Van'!

I prefer your more American choices, how about:

Scout
Tatum
Avery
Bailey
Cassidy
Summer
Peyton
Morgan
Dylan

or if you still like 'X's, how about Alexa, Xenia or Xanthe?

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wheniwishuponastar · 10/05/2011 17:00

Great thanks I'll look it up.

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emeraldislander · 10/05/2011 12:53

Lux is the main girly on telly show called 'Life Unexpected'. Two seasons in still can't adapt to the name!

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wheniwishuponastar · 10/05/2011 11:19

yes good idea!

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PurveyorOfBaloney · 10/05/2011 11:17

It could be short for any of the Lucy type names:
Lucy
Lucia
Luciana
Lucienne
Lucinda

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wheniwishuponastar · 10/05/2011 11:01

i like Maximus. that's my favourite long version.
glad you like Lux - can't think what the long version would be.

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PurveyorOfBaloney · 10/05/2011 10:34

Has anyone mentioned Xavier - that's a great name
I love Maximillian (or even Maxwell or Maximus) with the nn Max

Roxanne is fabulous for a girl
I don't think Lux is terrible, it has a nice meaning, but it looks a little bit 'unfinished' - maybe too short?
Xanthe is nice
I like Beatrix

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wheniwishuponastar · 10/05/2011 10:23

I love the name Dexter Miles! What colour hair does he have?

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dexifehatz · 09/05/2011 23:29

My 5 yr old is Dexter Miles.Yes he is cool.Grin

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 15:49

i can't be put off by bad rhymes, i'm afraid! But i am on guard for bad initials. (both me and my hub and his sister and his mum all have horrible initials unfortunately!)

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WildhoodChunder · 04/05/2011 15:09

I was thinking "Lux sucks" but yes, it rhymes with f**ks too. Lots of playground potential, if that bothers you.

Uxue is nice though!

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 13:00

ush-shu-way. that could work.

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belgo · 04/05/2011 12:58

ush-shu-way or something like that.

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 12:57

How do you pronouce Uxue?

Lux: rhymes with F**ks? is that what you mean?

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WildhoodChunder · 04/05/2011 12:54

Lux = soap. I always think of what names rhyme with too...

belgo · 04/05/2011 12:53

Uxue. Girl's name, very pretty.

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 12:52

Finally someone likes Lux!

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telsa · 04/05/2011 12:47

Xenia is a great X name for a girl. I like Lux.

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 12:33

I think Saxon means of German origin. My hub is Jewish so wouldnt be up for that i don't think. shame as its a nice name.

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 12:10

I don't really like long first names, sorry! (me and my hub both have short first names and long surnames) Saxon could be nice - but Anglo Saxon? I forget what Saxon actually means.

I think i prefer the spelling of Flox - and like the meaning.

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Janoschi · 04/05/2011 11:51

Yes, Phlox is pronounced Flox. It's a very pretty flower and also means flame in Greek.

freesias · 04/05/2011 11:34

for a girl how about
bellatrix nn bella or trixie
margaux

littlemissw · 04/05/2011 11:29

I can't say that I'm keen on Lux for a girl.

How about Saxon for a boy?

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 10:49

Going back to the American theme - I also like Ferris. Can't believe more people haven't used this. Though what puts me off is it sounds like Ferret.

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wheniwishuponastar · 04/05/2011 10:19

Thanks rouge - not sure about Beatrix makes me think of potter.
My hub and I are trying for a baby at the mo. But it takes me a long time to make up my mind!

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