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Dexter?

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queenT90 · 05/04/2017 19:46

We don't know the sex of the baby yet but if little one is a boy I'm really feeling the name Dexter right now I just think it's so cute and not too common where we live but when I've mentioned this to others they are either shocked I would even suggest this name or they think it's hilarious! Surely it's not THAT out there? I know it's up to me at the end of the day but I would still like some opinions please :D

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queenT90 · 05/04/2017 21:49

I had to google press gang lol

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LookAtTheFlowersKerry · 05/04/2017 21:41

It makes me think of Press Gang.

LillyBugg · 05/04/2017 21:41

I also thought of the serial killer show immediately. Sorry OP.

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queenT90 · 05/04/2017 21:40

Maybe I should watch this show before baby is born haha mind you could be a girl, just two weeks til we find out! Then I won't need to bother :)

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SuperBeagle · 05/04/2017 21:37

Makes me think of the serial killer.

I think that's a much stronger association now than the cartoon.

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queenT90 · 05/04/2017 21:36

Surprisingly not I don't have any close friends or fam that have watched the show Dexter, I've heard it's good though lol

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MumUndone · 05/04/2017 21:09

Probably because of Dexter, the TV show about the serial killer.

Rockaby · 05/04/2017 20:49

Good fir you OP! They are being ridiculous imho.

Yogagirl123 · 05/04/2017 20:47

I love that name and it was a name I considered, but I was put off by friends family I think because of that cartoon. But if you like it go for it. You will never please everyone with whatever name you decide.

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queenT90 · 05/04/2017 20:42

Honestly no exaggeration the reactions have been like 'omg no way are you kidding' lol dunno if people are put off by the whole dexters lab cartoon thing but it doesn't put me off at all :)

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Rockaby · 05/04/2017 20:19

The reaction you've been getting IRL is just bizarre tbh! It's not my favourite name, but it's definitely not 'out there' or weird in any way.

This is the problem with discussing names with people (other than partners of course) IRL; someone always has something negative to say, because your tastes are never going to be the same as someone else's. Stick to asking on mumsnet is my advice Wink.

Jooni · 05/04/2017 19:53

Great name! It's not too out there at all - fairly popular without being everywhere, and feels like it would suit all ages. It's a very "cool" choice but nothing wrong with that!

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