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The name Dean (boy)

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cozyup · 15/04/2013 10:20

Yes or No and Why?

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ImTooHecsyForYourParty · 15/04/2013 14:25

It's actually not a bad name imo, but for me it's a no because the only Deans I have known have been utter, utter bastards. So the name is ruined for me now. Grin i can only think of them when I hear it and the shit they chucked my way.

Silly really, but words can have very strong associations.

But objectively - it's not a terrible name by any means.

everlong · 15/04/2013 14:22

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MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour · 15/04/2013 12:50

Makes me think of dean Winchester from supernatural, he is one hell of a gorgeous man Grin

BumpingFuglies · 15/04/2013 12:39

I like it. I know a young Dean who is lovely.

noisytoys · 15/04/2013 12:38

It's my dads name. He's 49

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 15/04/2013 12:37

No.

Littlecherublegs · 15/04/2013 12:35

I have only ever personally known of 2 Deans - one was a very naughty boy I went to school with back in the 80's and one is a guy I worked with recently who was about 40.

I dont see it as a name for 2013 - as the others have said it seems dated so its a no from me (sorry!).

10ptstoGRYFFINDOOR · 15/04/2013 10:46

It's from Harry Potter!! Sounds good to me haha!

GoSuckEggs · 15/04/2013 10:44

No. chavy and i always think of dean gaffney.

TheSecondComing · 15/04/2013 10:44

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ZolaBuddleia · 15/04/2013 10:41

No, agree it feels dated. Also feels a bit modern at the same time (sorry!), in the vein of Ethan, Wayne, Tyler.

HorryIsUpduffed · 15/04/2013 10:26

No. Dated (70s).