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Opinions on boys name Archer

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TileTileTile · 29/03/2017 15:44

Hi,

We are really struggling for boys names but have plenty girls names.

Opinions on the name Archer for a baby boy - what do you think?

Thanks muchly! Xx

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Sallygoroundthemoon · 29/03/2017 17:00

Makes me think of Archers peach schnapps too. It's OK but very American, like Carson or Harrison.

ClaryBeanHorshAndMe · 29/03/2017 16:56

However, it's a mormon name to me personally, not sure why. Sorry.

Mrsknackered · 29/03/2017 16:55

I like it, I didn't even immediately think of it being a surname.
Did think of the Archers but that's not bad - is it?

ClaryBeanHorshAndMe · 29/03/2017 16:51

Sure, it's nice. :)!

it's in the same category as Hunter imo. :) It's really nice.

Ontopofthesunset · 29/03/2017 16:51

I see it as a surname and a way to give a child the shortening Archie without calling him Archibald. Also (possibly showing my age) Peach Schnapps.

Giraffesaretootall · 29/03/2017 16:49

I don't like it. It's a surname imo.

cece · 29/03/2017 16:26

Awful

nursebickypegs · 29/03/2017 16:15

Love Archer and it's a great TV spy.

MissWimpyDimple · 29/03/2017 16:11

Not keen on surnames as first names but as they go it's ok

AddictedtoSnickers · 29/03/2017 16:10

I think it's popular in Australia. I like it.

Marcipex · 29/03/2017 16:07

I like it.

Reow · 29/03/2017 16:02

Ha! Have you seen the show? www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/

Jooni · 29/03/2017 15:58

It's nice. He'd probably become yet another Archie though so you'd need to like that too.

MamaLazarou · 29/03/2017 15:52

My first association is 'Jeffrey' or 'The Archers'.

Or someone from Loughborough pronouncing 'Archie'.

greeeen · 29/03/2017 15:48

Have you googled archer the adult spy comedy? That is what popped into my head straight away. Have no idea if anyone would know/care but I couldn't use it for that reason.

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TileTileTile · 29/03/2017 15:48

We like it but only mentioned it to 1 person in real life and they laughed and said 'oh god no you can't use that'

Confused

Now wondering if it is too strange a name, so keen to sense check on here.

Thanks for replying xx

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Nospringflower · 29/03/2017 15:46

I like it.

Munchkin08 · 29/03/2017 15:46

Really nice X

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