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Axl

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 11:22

I really like Axl (spelt that way, for some reason)
Honest opinions?
I'm not sure I can imagine calling a baby Axl but I do love it, especially with our surname as it sounds very rock and roll.

Be kind but honest :p
If we have a girl she will be Tabitha.

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nauticant · 08/04/2015 12:54

What about Jaxel?

IvoryMadonna · 08/04/2015 12:33

Axel and Jack go together very well, come to think of it Grin

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 07/04/2015 22:58

Love Beverly Hills Cop (and I am not 40 yet! Angry) but I still don't favour Axl/Axel as a name.

Tabitha otoh is fabulous

BarryGoosey · 07/04/2015 22:50

I was a big GnR fan and didn't know about the anagram thing!

I like Axel/Axl. It means something like "source of life". I do prefer the traditional spelling though.

thatstoast · 07/04/2015 22:01

I don't like Axel but I understand your point about Jack.

Just having a look at where Axel sits on the ONS boys list and some names of roughly the same popularity that I like are Chester, Byron, Trey and Lucien.

MamaLazarou · 07/04/2015 21:51

Axel is a brilliant name.

wherehavemyboobsgone · 07/04/2015 21:46

Go for it! Too many Sams, Teds, Jacks... Yawn
Nice to hear a name with a bit if personality

BlessedAndGr8fulNoInLaws4Xmas · 07/04/2015 21:44

Axl Confused Ax for short.

CaptainFabulous · 07/04/2015 21:42

Presumably Tits = people with differing opinions to your own. Confused

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 21:41

Note - I should add that sa slight exaggeration as my best friends son is called Jack and I'm used to it for him.
That's the problem with names when they're not attached to anyone. They're very easy to judge.

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 21:34

That's very true Scots!
To me, Jack is the worst thing I could name my child as I know so many. Plus being a teacher, I know how hard it is for them having 3 others in the class.

I don't mind honesty about the name but not when it's personal.
Our list contains about 20 names, many that are higher up than Axl. I just wondered what people thought of it.

Hey ho, it is a good job we're all different :)

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ScotsWhaHae · 07/04/2015 21:25

Treacle there's a lot of tits about who think anything other Jack and Jane is radical and the poor child will never amount to anything.

Only1scoop · 07/04/2015 21:25

I wouldn't normally ....
but your boy choice ....Confused

Although Rupert is ok

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 21:23

Enough with the "I hope you have a girl". I wouldn't dream of saying that to someone.

I think Tabitha is becoming more popular.

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TheCowThatLaughs · 07/04/2015 21:19

Please if you use it, spell it Axel
Tabitha is nice though!

ScotsWhaHae · 07/04/2015 21:17

Phew! Glad you cleared that up!

squoosh · 07/04/2015 21:16

What about the 40 to 60 year olds? What did they think? This could be crucial....

Axel Foley of course!

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Only1scoop · 07/04/2015 21:16

Erm ....hope you have a girl Tabitha is a beautiful name

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 21:14

I never said we were thinking of a rock n roll name, I said it sounded very rock n roll with our surname.

So, sounds like I need to go to Scandinavia then! :p

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ScotsWhaHae · 07/04/2015 21:11

What about the 40 to 60 year olds? What did they think? This could be crucial....

squoosh · 07/04/2015 21:10

Pretty common in Sweden/Denmark name I believe. If you're not in Scandinavia though it does sound a bit odd.

There's a small Axel in my family. Everyone under 40 thought of Axl Rose and everyone over 60 thought of some singing priest (I think) whose names was Aksel.

littleflick · 07/04/2015 20:48

Axl is truly awful. Cringing at parents thinking of a "rock n roll" name.

lemonyone · 07/04/2015 20:47

I'd say so. I'm sure others may not be as keen, but I think it's a fantastic name.
And there is always the glory of Rupert Penry-Jones...

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 20:46

Haha they are at different ends. We like a whole variety of names. That's the problem :p

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Treaclepie19 · 07/04/2015 20:45

:) Rupert is a good one for all ages too isn't it?

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