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Fox

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 12:27

What are your honest thoughts on Fox?

I liked the name as I've always loved Fox Mulder on X Files, DP likes it too (we can't agree on many names so that in itself is a miracle!).

Had a little search on the name - as you do - and quite a few articles came up tipping it as very popular in 2019 along with other animal names!

I'm not after a overly unique out of the top 1000 name or anything but now slightly put off as it's deemed 'trendy' - ha!

Also worried about parents opinions, teasing etc, but just love the name. Dilemma!

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:45

@Tinty haha! This is true, I do worry about how the older generation in my family will take to it.

I think this baby will be our first and last Grin famous last words...

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EmmaGrundyForPM · 23/01/2019 13:44

There was a boy at DS's primary school called Fox. He had the most gorgeous red hair so I assumed that was what prompted the name. But years later found out his mum's maiden name had been Fox. I think t really suited him but I can see that the word has some negative connotations. However if you like it, go for it

elf1985 · 23/01/2019 13:43

It's awesome!!! Do it it ☝️☝️☝️

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:42

@Ontopofthesunset this is very true! If Fox was an actual given first name I would be far more
confident in using it.

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KoalasAteMyHomework · 23/01/2019 13:40

Seems me and MintyCedric had the same idea at the same time!

KoalasAteMyHomework · 23/01/2019 13:39

Perhaps use a more traditional middle name? Then if he wants to go by that when he's older he has the option.

MintyCedric · 23/01/2019 13:39

I love it and tbh don't even think it's that 'out there'.

Just give him a sensible middle name so he has options (Mulder was Fox William).

Fashionista101 · 23/01/2019 13:38

@sunnyside23 then it's perfect WinkGrin

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:38

@Sarahjconnor also meant I'm not sure about where I stand in poshness scaleGrin suddenly can't type!

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Calvinsmam · 23/01/2019 13:37

I think my problem with it is it is so ‘now’, I don’t think it’s particularly out there or original it’s just very zeitgeisty.
I know two people called fox both adults and both have chosen it later in life. One is a ftm transsexual and the other is a yoga teacher who for some reason came back from their teacher training with a new name.

Also there’s loads of foxes (squirrels, unicorns and mermaids) in design trend right now and I’m just not sure how well it would date.

It’s not my baby though so if you like it, go for it!

Tinty · 23/01/2019 13:37

Hi I wouldn't call him Fox you will have all the old people mishearing and thinking your baby is called Max (nothing wrong with Max), because they will think they misheard what you said because no one would call their baby Fox.

Also you will have the same problem as Kim and Kanye that when you have baby no. 2 you will have to think of an even more outlandish name to go with the first babies name. Smile

Fox and Jesus maybe. Grin

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:37

@Sarahjconnor oops sorry forgot to @ you.

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:36

Hahah I'm not unsure of where I stand in the poshness scale! We live in a nice area but love a Poundland and Aldi bargain (but who doesn't?!) so I'd say somewhere in the middle haha.

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Ontopofthesunset · 23/01/2019 13:34

Foxy ladeeee....

GummyGoddess · 23/01/2019 13:33

No, he will be called foxy! That is not a name most people would want. So many names ending in ee sounds, he will be called foxy just like all the Judes I know are called Judy, Finns are finny, etc.

It's a terrible name, sorry. It worked for x files because he was rarely called fox as it is not a name suited for a serious profession (not that paranormal investigator is serious, but you get the idea).

Ontopofthesunset · 23/01/2019 13:33

Well, I don't really like it because foxes are pretty much viewed as vermin in urban areas and also the fox is usually used negatively in folklore and metaphor to mean a trickster and a liar. Foxing someone means catching them out or stumping them, so I suppose it could suggest intelligence, rather than craftiness. And also it sounds quite a lot like 'fucks' and lends itself to puns.

I don't know why people cite Teddy or Robin as in any way similar to Fox. Fox is the name of an animal being suggested as a human name. Ted/Teddy is a very old diminutive of Edward/Edmund etc and is nothing to do with animals. Robin is a very old diminutive of Robert (Robin Hood, Robin Goodfellow) and the bird was named after the given name.

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:32

@Fashionista101 * I too have an unusual name

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MrsBertBibby · 23/01/2019 13:31

Teddy is a traditional nick for Edward or Theodore.

My very Yorkshire and WC friend's lad is nicknamed Teddy. Not remotely posh.

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sunnyside23 · 23/01/2019 13:31

@Fashionista101 Haha! From looking at forums and Baby name YouTube videos there seems to be quite a few people who have Fox on their list as a guilty pleasure' name!

too have an unusual name but it's very common in other countries. As a child I always longed to find my name on those key ring name stands at gift shops haha! But, as an adult it's worked out for me having a name that's not common. But it's not in the same realms as Fox Grin

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Porridgeoat · 23/01/2019 13:29

Tex Rex fleur

Luckingfovely · 23/01/2019 13:28

I think it's really cool. And the previous comments about when he's an adult and being part of a generation with unusual names, and therefore not too strange, are spot on.

GlasgowWorrier · 23/01/2019 13:28

Cute as a nickname if he's got red hair or likes going mad in chicken runs, but probably not great if you don't want him to be called Fucks Jones for the rest of his life?

Sarahjconnor · 23/01/2019 13:26

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ChampooPapi · 23/01/2019 13:25

There is procaul to avoid discrimination so I hate it when people bring up the whole 'c.v' thing.

If it was someone who didn't hire you on your name then you wouldn't want to work there anyway frankly

Miane · 23/01/2019 13:23

Names like Fox or Bear are fine if your DD grows up to be outgoing and cool.

They might be a burden if your child is shy and geeky.

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