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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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timetomove · 03/05/2011 22:24

Are you Angelina Jolie? All her boys have names ending in x - Maddox, pax and Knox. I read she is planning another adoption.

wheniwishuponastar · 03/05/2011 22:22

Freesias you make me laugh. I actually do like Fax - if only it weren't a communication device. What is Dax? that reminds me of something. Teutorix makes me think of Asterix. Yes, more cartoon associations which i like. Jax could be a different take on Jack. Phoenix could be alright.

Felix is going on the shortlist.

My shortlist is:
Lux
Huxley
Dexter
Cody
Van
Felix

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wheniwishuponastar · 03/05/2011 22:17

I quite like Felix. The whole cartoon cat thing is cute.
Lex makes me think of Letch. So that's out.
I'm not keen on Z or Q - but appreciate the idea of branching out into the "unusual letters" thing. Good idea!

Rex - that's King isn't it, in Latin. Might be asking a bit much.
Dexter is a winner though. That's definitely going on the list.

My shortlist is:
Lux
Huxley
Dexter
Cody
Van

Now I just have to convince my husband to embrace the pretentious. He's all Jack and Amy at the moment. Anyone had any luck with that?

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freesias · 03/05/2011 22:15

oh and xavier doesn't end in x but lovely imo

freesias · 03/05/2011 22:15

sorry here's some aletrnatives
felix
fox
lennox

dax
fairfax
knox
lex
tex
teutorix
phoenix
jinx
jax
ajax
mannix
essex

thisisyesterday · 03/05/2011 22:12

Rex? Dexter?

NorksAreMessy · 03/05/2011 22:12

Felix, Lex, Alexei, Xander

Have you thought of branching out into Z?

Zeb, Zoe, Zach, Zillah,

Or Q?

Quentin?

OK, I am all out now
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Xx

wheniwishuponastar · 03/05/2011 22:10

Xerox - cheeky!

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wheniwishuponastar · 03/05/2011 22:09

Oh yes, I really like Dexter. My dad used to teach a boy called Dexy. And I love Dexter Fletcher. What a great combination i must say.

Alex is a bit unisex for me, but i appreciate the suggestion.

Maddox - perfect combination of American and ending in X! But gives me a funny feeling somehow.

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freesias · 03/05/2011 22:08

xerox Smile

choccyp1g · 03/05/2011 22:07

Maddox, Dexter....Alex?
Rex

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