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Boy's name: Keir. What do you think?

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DangerMousey · 17/10/2012 22:26

Pronounced 'Keer'.

I like this, and think it's quite unusual, but also sounds classic and strong (and in my mind would pass the High Court Judge/Binman test)....am considering it for DS1 who's due in a few weeks.

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squoosh · 17/10/2012 22:46

Keir Simmons, ITV news guy.

MrsBungleBear · 17/10/2012 22:46

Keir Starmer is chavy? Shock

Keir Symmonds the reporter. I've never heard of it being a chavy name.

Bunbaker · 17/10/2012 22:45

I don't think so and I admit that I do find a lot of names a bit "c"

Inneedofbrandy · 17/10/2012 22:44

I like it, apart from I only know it from Penny Vinchenze (however thats spelt) novels and he's a moody bastard with a huge chip on his shoulder.

VivaLeBeaver · 17/10/2012 22:44

And he'll get called Queer at school.

oopsiforgot · 17/10/2012 22:44

Love it and wanted it for both my DS as its similar to my maiden surname. Agree strong and manly Wink

VivaLeBeaver · 17/10/2012 22:44

Wow, surprised people like it.

I know the C word is frowned upon here but to be its seriously chavtastic.

MrsBungleBear · 17/10/2012 22:42

aaargh, love it! My 5 month old DS was very much almost Keir. [jealous] I am Scottish and live in England and I roll the r at the end. Every time DH (English) said it sounded like Kia it just didn;t sound the same :(

If I lived in Scotland he would definitely have been Keir but we called him Cameron in the end which I love (but not as much as Keir!)

bulletwithspookybatwings · 17/10/2012 22:41

Love it :)

MarjorieAntrobus · 17/10/2012 22:39

Good name. Keir Hardie comes to mind.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 17/10/2012 22:32

There are a few Keirs up where I live (North East England). I like it.

Piccalilli2 · 17/10/2012 22:30

I love it

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