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Chase?

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FloydieDoydie · 31/01/2012 00:00

My DP has decided he really liked this for a boy but I'm not sure. Bear in mind surname is also begins with C and also has 5 letters. (and is another word for criminal, so one could say a policeman might chase such a person)

Is it a bit ?

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gitinora · 01/02/2012 20:44

My nephew is called Chase he is 2 and super cute

HappyAsEyeAm · 01/02/2012 12:09

The first Chase I'd heard of was in 24 (series 3 IIRC).

And then there's Chase Crawford.

Its not my cup of tea - too American sounding for me. But on the plus side, everyone woudl know how to spell it.

HillyWallaby · 01/02/2012 07:12

It's very American. Very American names tend to get sneered at here, because they all sound a bit made up. I don't hate it, but I would assume you were American.

ThePoorMansBeckySharp · 01/02/2012 07:03

NO.

sunshinejanuary · 31/01/2012 23:30

I think it sounds American too. Not that that is a bad thing!

However, I think with your surname it would be hilarious - not really the kind of talking point you want for a child!

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FloydieDoydie · 31/01/2012 17:59

Yeah, I'm definitely not going for it.

It would be far too ripe for mickey taking - along the lines of "hahahaha well your going to had to be a copper with a name like that!" plus the "chase me chase me" variety.

Sorry DP!

He really hates Daniel though, he says he knew a right idiot called Daniel so he wont even consider it

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mrsshears · 31/01/2012 16:52

It makes me think of the 80's comedian Duncan norville "oohh chase me chase me"

NoHunIntended · 31/01/2012 16:39

I like it. Initially thought of Chase from 24.

shockers · 31/01/2012 15:48

There's a Chase at DS's school. He's quite spoilt and a bit obnoxious... that puts me off the name unfortunately.

pilates · 31/01/2012 15:35

terrible, Daniel much better

MamaLazarou · 31/01/2012 15:22

I dislike it enormously.

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 31/01/2012 12:05

As far as the verb thing goes there's also Mark, Jack & probably more, but I think the difference is that they've been around so long as names that people don't really think about it.

TeWihara · 31/01/2012 12:02

Daniel is lovely,

I secretly quite like Chase, probably because of Chase Crawford who is v pretty. but it definately needs the right surname!

wahwahwah · 31/01/2012 11:50

One of my grandmas expressions was to 'had away and chase yourself'. I am certain it was an insult.

marshmallowpies · 31/01/2012 11:46

...and Status?
Or Chevy?...I hear 'Chase' I automatically think of National Lampoon...

It's just very American and gimmicky to me, I'm afraid.

rachel234 · 31/01/2012 11:44

I don't particularly like it - it sounds very American.

Regarding the verb thing, Will is often used as an abbreviation for William, even though it is probably one of the most used verbs around....and a noun (last will)!

Hippolyta20 · 31/01/2012 11:43

No from me too - likely to lead to problems all the way through school and into adult life.

I agree Daniel is a good name.

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 31/01/2012 10:46

DD (Yr 6) wants me to tell you that there's a Chase in the year below her who gets teased about his name all the time.

GetOrfMoiiLand · 31/01/2012 10:42

It was a fat bloke with a beard from Falcon Crest ffs.

Don't do it.

meditrina · 31/01/2012 10:42

No - because of the unintended consequences when you have to yell it across a playground,

Littlecherublegs · 31/01/2012 10:40

Another 'no' to Chase - Daniel is lovely though! Work on DP with that!!

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FloydieDoydie · 31/01/2012 10:33

Phew - I'm glad most people agree it doesn't work

I don't mind the name so much, but it really doesn't go with the surname!

Veto to Chase then. (I love Daniel, but he's having none of it )

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Lollyheart · 31/01/2012 10:00

I really like it, I considered it for ds3 but dh wasn't keen.

MoaningMinnieWhingesAgain · 31/01/2012 09:55

No. Just no.

Karbea · 31/01/2012 09:54

It's not a name it's a verb, as Lisaro said.
How about Chris or Craig if you want something 5 letters beginning with a C.

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