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Dexter???

37 replies

Jess850 · 09/04/2012 16:14

Loved Fabien/Fabian but now having a wobble - what do you think of Dexter?
We have Joseph and Dominic already. ThanQ.

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emmyloo2 · 10/04/2012 03:57

I love it. Not at all popular where I am from.

Much nicer than Fabian which is a little wet in my opinion.

Your sons names are lovely. I love Joseph and Dominic.

The only thing is I wonder whether Dexter is a little harsh compared with Joseph and Dominic which are softer names, if that makes sense.....??

lisaro · 09/04/2012 17:38

Really dont like it but have heard much worse on here.

BackforGood · 09/04/2012 17:19

Well I wouldn't use it myself, as my sister's rabbit is called Dexter, but, if you don't have that problem, I think it's quite a nice name Grin.

Much nicer than Fabien/Fabian Wink

Bohica · 09/04/2012 17:16

I love it but it is very popular here.

I also love Spencer.

DessieLou · 09/04/2012 17:13

I love it, different but not unheard of. Go for it!

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Jess850 · 09/04/2012 16:46

I have heard of Dexter the Program but not too fussed as I am sure there can't be that many more Series left in it? I am so stumped - DH and I are really struggling to decide but I am liking Dex more and more. Thanks :-)

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Stellan · 09/04/2012 16:36

I think of Dexter (serial killer TV programme) and Dexter's Laboratory (strange cartoon). I also think it has too many sounds in common with Dominic. Try saying the two in quick succession - bit of a tongue-twister.

clam · 09/04/2012 16:30

Agree with chipping. I've met a fair few dogs called Dexter when out walking mine. Although, to be fair, there are also lots called Charlie, Max, Bella and so on.

ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 09/04/2012 16:27

Sorry to those who have one Blush but it conjures up an image of a very adorable golden labrador :)

Definitely prefer it to Fabian/en though!

patchesmcp · 09/04/2012 16:25

My friend's boy is Dexter. I'd have thought it would be quite rare but when I was at soft play the other week I saw another little boy called Dexter. I'm not massively keen on it but definitely prefer it to Fabian.

BahHumPug · 09/04/2012 16:22

I have heard it quite a lot lately - it's become very popular. And as long as you don't mind the whole serial killer TV shower thing, I think it's nice.

IMissSleep · 09/04/2012 16:20

I have a dexter! Not met anyone else with one :)

I LOVE his name, unique.