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Blake?

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ladymia · 08/01/2013 18:23

And yes, I know it's a surname as a name that does not bother me :)

Thoughts on Blake for a boy?

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Homebird8 · 09/01/2013 08:34

I know a 9 year old Blake. He is intelligent, fun loving, polite and caring. Not a name I'd choose for my own family but nothing wrong with it. Perfectly lovely.

DPotter · 09/01/2013 08:31

I'm about the show my age here - instantly brought to mind 'Blake Seven' 1970's syfi show. and even earlier Blakey from on the Buses - seriously not a good nickname

telsa · 09/01/2013 08:28

I thought William rather than those pop references. I like it.

amazingmumof6 · 09/01/2013 08:25

a friend of mine has a Blake. it's sounds good. they also have Nina

willyoulistentome · 09/01/2013 08:18

Think how it will sound if someone without a cut glas accent says it - ( snob emoticon) BLIKE!

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ladymia · 08/01/2013 22:39

I want to be talked out of the name Blake but none of the above reasons really put me off Hmm maybe i really like it and that's a good thing :)

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willyoulistentome · 08/01/2013 22:17

yes - dog's name!..or aussie soap name

BluddyNora · 08/01/2013 22:10

I love it, would use it for my bump except I've already given it to my dog!!

DisappointedHorse · 08/01/2013 22:09

I like it and am usually very traditional. It just flows nicely!

MirandaGoshawk · 08/01/2013 22:07

It's Blake Lively from ... whatever that US TV programme was - spoilt brats all bitching about each other & nicking boyfriends. Too trendy.

MirandaGoshawk · 08/01/2013 22:05

No.

And for a girl? Shock Why would you, when there are so many beautiful proper girls' names out there?

rocket74 · 08/01/2013 22:02

its my daughters middle name!!
prefer it for a girl i think.

debbie1412 · 08/01/2013 21:56

Oh god sorry if I've just put that image in your head.

willyoulistentome · 08/01/2013 21:55

nasty

debbie1412 · 08/01/2013 21:55

My friend nearly had it as her sons name but she couldn't get Amy winehouse boyfriend out of her head.

pinkandyellowbutterfly · 08/01/2013 21:55

a bit Home-And-Away teen soap star-ish for me (I'm an 80s child lol)

sonnieboo · 08/01/2013 21:50

I'm not keen on it as a first name, sorry.

Beamur · 08/01/2013 21:11

I like it.

peachypips · 08/01/2013 21:10

How about Clarke? Similar but stronger?

peachypips · 08/01/2013 21:09

Reminds me of Flake. However, am on a diet so I see chocolate everywhere.

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Rhubarbgarden · 08/01/2013 21:04

Horrible.

usualsuspect · 08/01/2013 21:03

I like it.

surroundedbyblondes · 08/01/2013 21:02

Don't like, sorry. Have an old friend in real life who has one. Would never say it to her face though.

stargirl1701 · 08/01/2013 21:00

Carrington?

Dynasty 1980s.