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Derek

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MissClimpsonsTypingBureau · 18/09/2017 19:17

Not pg and not in need of boys' names. But am I alone in thinking that Derek is z lovely classic elegant name and well over due a revival? It's the same sort of vintage as Arthur/ Ernest/ Archie/ Oscar which are all super popular, but I've never met one under the age of 70.

Where are all the baby Dereks?

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NickMyLipple · 19/09/2017 08:12

My cat is Dennis. Here he is. Yes pretty cute. His best friend is a little black dot called Mildred. Cuddling is their favourite thing.

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EdithWeston · 19/09/2017 08:07

I remember the phrase 'a bit of a Derek' which wasn't complimentary. I think it might have originated with Corrie

No idea how widespread it was, not how well remembered now. It's enough to put me off.

stellarfox · 19/09/2017 07:56

I think it's not quite it's time to come back. I know one elderly man with this name.

user327854831 · 19/09/2017 07:30

It does have a kind of male-stalker/flasher ring to it. If that's the image you want for your baby then go for it!

Seriously though, why not? If you like it go for it - what does it matter what a bunch of strangers on MN think of it? There are some lovely Dereks out there.

PandorasXbox · 19/09/2017 07:22

Same bracket as Kevin and Nigel. Fucking awful!

intimeandspace · 19/09/2017 06:35

God, noooooo.
On a par with "Neil the baby" on Gavin and Stacey.

17caterpillars1mouse · 19/09/2017 06:27

Forget about Derek where are all the baby Trevor's and Nigel's. Colin's Grin

NearLifeExperience · 19/09/2017 00:16

Truly awful. When I was growing up in the 70's/ 80's Derek was your dad's dodgy mate or your friend's uncle.

I like Dirk, though!

TheVanguardSix · 18/09/2017 23:30

Dell!
Every Derek I know is truly awesome, I swear.

redfairy · 18/09/2017 23:26

Awful name. Reminds me of the drummer in Bay City Rollers.

cuirderussie · 18/09/2017 23:18

This guy

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Faez · 18/09/2017 23:10

Trotter

Misspilly88 · 18/09/2017 23:10

It's hideous

Ducknose · 18/09/2017 23:10

Ee I don't know about that, I feel the same way about Derek as I do about Colin. And Bruce. And possibly Brian

Tedster77 · 18/09/2017 23:09

Baby Derek Shock maybe in 20 years it will be the new Arthur but for now it's pure Alan Partridge.

SpareChangeDownTheSofa · 18/09/2017 23:09

My friend has a dog called Derek, he's pretty cool.

hophop333 · 18/09/2017 23:06

I assume you are joking?!

Sophronia · 18/09/2017 23:05

I like it!

Neolara · 18/09/2017 23:04

Noooooooooooooo! Terrible name (sorry to all those who have lovely Derek relatives) .

RebornSlippy · 18/09/2017 23:01

Unless you're giving birth to a middle aged man in a grey rain mac, it's a 'no' from me.

holidayqueriwifi · 18/09/2017 22:59

Quite the worst male name ever!

Mrsknackered · 18/09/2017 22:58

Oh goodness, no.

Gary, Barry, Derek, Paul, etc are definitely left best in the past.

EllenJanethickerknickers · 18/09/2017 22:35

Not quite due a revival yet. On a par with Roy, Clive and Brian.

pilates · 18/09/2017 22:32

Not classic and elegant, it's awful

slippermaiden · 18/09/2017 21:29

I used to know a lovely Derek!

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