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Lexton... ?

39 replies

toetapper45 · 30/07/2018 11:04

My other half has suggested Lexton for a boys name.
Initially i was a stern NO... but its growing on me and i'm wondering what others think. I knew a lovely gentleman called Lexton, so i think that's where he got it from and i think that's why its growing on me.

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Cosmoa · 30/07/2018 15:02

All names are made up people!!!

MikeUniformMike · 30/07/2018 14:40

Not keen. Dexter has that sound.
How about Leighton?

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 30/07/2018 14:02

Sorry I don't care for it. Looks made up to me.

CaoNiMa · 30/07/2018 14:00

The sound of "xt" i.e. "ckst" sounds jarring and weirdly slimy.

LastNightsMakeUp · 30/07/2018 13:44

I've never heard it as a name, only a place in Australia or as a surname. What does it mean?

I'm not overly fond of it. I'd go back and ask yourself why your immediate response was a 'firm no.'

We can't all like the same names though 🤷‍♀️

flumpybear · 30/07/2018 13:39

Is it made up! Doesn't flow well IMO

LoveInTokyo · 30/07/2018 13:38

I don't like it.

TheGoldenWolfFleece · 30/07/2018 13:38

I prefer lawson.

commonarewe · 30/07/2018 13:36

Was Balonz already taken?

LeeMiller · 30/07/2018 13:34

It sounds like place name or a company name. Lex is nicer (reminds me a bit of Superman but I also know a Dutch one).

HeyDolly · 30/07/2018 12:23

Never heard of it and not keen. Another who would assume it was a place name. I have met a very cool little boy called Lincoln though which is a name I would’ve disliked but now I’ve met him I think it’s fab and really suits him.

Squ1ggle · 30/07/2018 11:43

I've also never heard of it. If I just saw it written down with no context I would assume it was a place rather than a name tbh

MarthasGinYard · 30/07/2018 11:16

Never heard of it

Reminds me of Sexton digging graves

user1486956786 · 30/07/2018 11:15

I've never heard the name before which makes me a bit nervous over it (personally don't like the really unusual names) but I do actually really like it!