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Baxter

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AlbusPercival · 27/09/2016 08:30

I'd really like to name my baby due in 4 weeks Baxter.

I had an old friend who passed away a few years ago, and was like a grandad to me. Sadly he never had any grandchildren and would have loved them. I would like to have him remembered in this way.

The gentleman in question's surname was Baxter. He was a very cool man who had dragged himself up from poor East End beginnings to become very senior in his profession but would patiently sit and watch us little girls sing a new song or do a dance Grin

Can't use his first name, as a) he hated it as it was misspelled by his dad when registering him, and b) it doesnt work at all with our surname.

However I know most people meeting our little boy wouldnt know all of this and would just know him as Baxter. Is it too unusual?

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SuburbanRhonda · 27/09/2016 08:51

So if your DH likes Jackson, clearly surnames as first names are what you like, so I'd just go for it.

I wouldn't but what does that matter?

GinIsIn · 27/09/2016 08:50

Dog here too. It's a lovely name for a dog though! (Helpful)

lalaloopyhead · 27/09/2016 08:49

I think as a middle name it would be a lovely tribute, but yes as a first name it makes me think stuffing/soup/dog I'm afraid.

LolaStarr · 27/09/2016 08:43

It just makes me think of the dog on Anchorman Confused It'd be nice as a middle name

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AlbusPercival · 27/09/2016 08:42

hmm, I initially thought of it as a middle name, but DH thought it might sound a bit like we were using my maiden name as a middle name (though that sounds nothing like Baxter)

Other names we are considering as first names:
Theodore Baxter
Teddy Baxter
Edward Baxter
Henry Baxter
Max Baxter (Max Factor???? definitely doesn't work!)

DH would also like a middle name of Jackson.

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SuburbanRhonda · 27/09/2016 08:38

Yes, as a middle name it would be great as that's the usual way to include a name which has personal significance but isn't suitable as a first name.

Baxter, for example Grin

Loyly · 27/09/2016 08:35

I love the reason for your choice - I think Baxter works as a middle name not first. I think of soup and I don't personally like surnames used as first names.

ThenLaterWhenItGotDark · 27/09/2016 08:35

Yes, I agree, it's a lovely thing to do, but sounds much better as a middle name to honour your friend by. Smile

cookielove · 27/09/2016 08:34

I love it Grin

EasternDailyStress · 27/09/2016 08:32

Nice sentiment but not a nice first name. Middle name maybe?

HateSummer · 27/09/2016 08:31

First thought: soup.

Sorry can't be any more helpful.