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Dexter?

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victoriassponge · 29/07/2012 21:35

Not sure if its pretentious or not...

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Annals1989 · 02/08/2012 09:06

Don't worry if it's the same name as a fictional serial killer. Every name can be related to someone you know, someone off the tele or someone you knows children. Just go with whatever you like! Plus what's already been said is that people will forget about the program in a while!

Engelsemama · 02/08/2012 08:42

I like it.

Wems · 02/08/2012 08:40

I loved Dexter as I wanted a jazz name for a boy but have been put off because of the stupid serial killer programme. Gutted - it's a great name. Go for it if you love it as people will forget about the programme after a few years

emmyloo2 · 02/08/2012 04:37

I like it a lot. And nice shorterning to Dex. I wouldn't get it past my DH though. I think I prefer Felix though which is sort of similar...

KnickerKnockers · 01/08/2012 22:46

DS3 is Dexter - I couldn't give a stuff what Others think but so many Friends and Family have commented how much they like it.

Boggler · 01/08/2012 15:25

Sorry I don't like it - Charlotte Church called her son Dexter! A bit common now as well.

Wants3 · 01/08/2012 15:21

We have a 10 week old Dexter. Lovely name!

Annals1989 · 01/08/2012 15:15

I like Dexter go for it! I also really like Jasper, Ellis and Tobias but I wasn't allowed any of them plus our little one turned out to be a girl anyway! Smile

messagetoyourudy · 01/08/2012 15:13

Really great name. Strong in it's own right, unusual but not out there wacky, and a good shortening Dex (which I hadn't thought about before).

I say breed of cow if your were caling him Friesian - but I don't thing cattle for Dexter, and I wouldn't think cattle if you said the name Angus to me. They are boys names in their own right.

sparkle12mar08 · 01/08/2012 14:45

I agree with most here it seems - to me it's either a breed of cow or Dexter Fletcher. Not dissimilar really...

crochetcircle · 01/08/2012 13:47

Great name - i'd use it if we were having a boy. Defo not pretentious (moi?!)

BitterAndTwistedChairDodger · 01/08/2012 01:34

I wanted to call my GSD puppy Dexter, but was vetoed.

Not sure that will help you either way, sorry. Blush

pigletpower · 01/08/2012 01:31

Our Dexter Miles is gorgeous! Chubby cheeks and freckles! Calls himself Dex as he now feels 'grown up' (aged 7) !!

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victoriassponge · 30/07/2012 08:40

Hmm interesting comments thanks. Had made the press gang connection but not the serial killer - showing my age!

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SausageSmuggler · 30/07/2012 08:19

Freelance I'm a couple of years too young for Press Gang (watched repeats) but do have a bit of a soft spot for Dexter Fletcher. Annoyingly we do like the name Fletcher but if we ever had another DS I don't think we could do it.

FreelanceMama · 30/07/2012 04:27

I know a couple of little boys called Dexter. I think it's quite popular now... My theory is a lot of Mumswho were Press Gang fans are having boys now Smile along those lines we had Fletcher as a possible for our son.

lisaro · 30/07/2012 03:34

The opposite of pretentious. Naff.

Badgerina · 30/07/2012 00:56

I like it. Its not pretentious.

pinkyp · 29/07/2012 23:03

He's a nice serial killer tho Wink

WithACherryOnTop · 29/07/2012 23:02

Definitely not pretentious,but not a nice name either imho.I hate it. It has an unpleasant sound.

SausageSmuggler · 29/07/2012 21:46

Meant to add that DH and I get asked if he's named after the programme (we love it but no, he's not) but I figured that the kids at school aren't going to be making comments so it's a non issue really. I'm really trying to get him into dexters lab though Grin.

MrsJohnDeere · 29/07/2012 21:44

Not pretentious but not very nice IMHO. Getting popular too.

SausageSmuggler · 29/07/2012 21:43

My DS is called Dexter, not that it's important but pretty much everyone comments on how cool his name is. Fab name IMO Wink.

SrirachaGirl · 29/07/2012 21:42

Serial Killer. Sorry Sad.

devonsmummy · 29/07/2012 21:41

The only Dexter I know

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