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Fox as a name?

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Rocki · 16/09/2018 12:13

Has anyone ever heard of someone naming a boy Fox ? Friend wants to use this but not sure it’s a good idea. It’s their choice obviously but would anyone say anything ?

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thinkfast · 16/09/2018 15:01

*Rat not Ray

thinkfast · 16/09/2018 15:00

I love it. Then the sibling could be called Ray, or Pigeon or Cockroach or something

starzig · 16/09/2018 15:00

I love it.

EthelThePiratesDaughter · 16/09/2018 14:50

Fox sake!

Mollie85 · 16/09/2018 14:44

I went to school with a boy named Foxen ... no one batted an eyelid Smile

Sunflower321 · 16/09/2018 14:42

Actually Fox sounds cool and is indeed more interesting than the overused names like Oliver and Jack. It sounds strong and clever.

wafflyversatile · 16/09/2018 14:38

I know a boy called fox too.

Nithead · 16/09/2018 14:37

I absolutely love it. Be prepared for him to be called Fuck though later on

BigusBumus · 16/09/2018 14:37

My friend loved the name 16 years ago but was too scared to use it as a first name so it is her sons middle name. He's George Fox ………. I think its a great middle name, not sure about a first name though.

Sungura · 16/09/2018 14:29

If it's a surname from, or way to honour one of your ancestors, yes, as a middle name. Otherwise, no.

Rebecca36 · 16/09/2018 14:25

No! Definitely an unsuitable first name. You wouldn't call your kid Jackal or Hyena would you? Foxes are scavengers.

QueenOfMyWorld · 16/09/2018 14:14

A wonan from an American reality programme called her son Phox

daisypond · 16/09/2018 14:09

I know a Fox - in his late 20s now. X Files inspired, I think. But it's a middle name, not a first name.

MozzieMagnet · 16/09/2018 14:07

I missed a trick with my matchy names - could have had Fox, Wolf, Bear, Tiger and Hunter not helpful
You could play Ylvis a lot as Fox is babbling....

Neolara · 16/09/2018 13:57

I know a boy called Fox. Cute.

Shadow1234 · 16/09/2018 13:57

As long as her surname isnt. 'Hunt'

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Rocki · 16/09/2018 13:55

As a middle name it would work well

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wildewillow · 16/09/2018 13:52

Love it! It's on our list for middle names.

Susannach · 16/09/2018 13:50

I know one. It strikes me as a very deliberately “cool” choice, but I think it’s perfectly usable and wearable.

wouldHAVEshouldHAVEcouldHAVE · 16/09/2018 13:45

It’s cool! Makes a change from another bloody boring Oliver.

Dragonlight · 16/09/2018 13:05

Yep, Mulder. It's a cute name.

Sleepykate · 16/09/2018 13:01

Apparently it's a new 'craze' according to baby naming sites but I've not heard anyone use it. I'd not be thrilled if it was my name.

MsMiaWallace · 16/09/2018 12:47

I know of a little girl called Fox.

TheDropBear · 16/09/2018 12:46

The only one I've heard of is the couple called Fox and Owl mentioned upthread but those aren't their birth names.
I don't like it, or bear or tiger, they're nicknames not real names.

LeeMiller · 16/09/2018 12:45

I would assume the parents were X Files fans.