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Hunter...

78 replies

em90792 · 06/05/2020 23:05

Yay or ney?
I should add surname starts with a H also.
So Hunter (middle name unknown) H
My partner had his heart set on it last pregnancy and I wasnt keen. This time round he is desperate again. I dont hate it. But I also dont love it. Partially because I love more traditional names (harry, oliver etc)
We currently have, George, Charlie (previous marriage) and Teddy

Opinions welcome, also middle name suggestions...

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ISawATiger · 07/05/2020 09:57

It is definitely becoming a more "common" name and not in a good way op. It's very American sounding, and trendy, and I think will age badly. I do see the appeal, and can look cute on little babies and toddlers, but somehow seems less masculine and try hard when you picture it on an older boy/teen, and adult. Obviously there will be scrawny 14 year old "Hunters" roaming the streets in a few years, and the like, but I'd personally avoid it, especially as you aren't personally keen yourself.
With your already traditional names I'd look for a nicer match for the brothers.

peperethecat · 07/05/2020 09:49

I don't like it, especially with the alliterative surname. But I really don't like this trend for surnames as first names.

Your other children's names are nicer.

Whatsyourflava · 07/05/2020 09:46

I think it's a nice name but it's definitely not a name that will go down well on Mumsnet. I think in real life it must be very popular, the statistics speak for themselves, it's flown up the charts. People clearly love it and It's mainstream now.

What are your other options @em90792

It's going to be difficult to discuss other names if you can't find a name you love like your husband love Hunter. If you're half hearted about another name he might feel disappointed. Any names you love?

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 07/05/2020 08:57

I'd pass.

I think it's one of those names that seems a lot for a kid to live up to. It's sounds very masculine and outdoorsy and might not suit an introverted indoorsy kid....

Twooter · 07/05/2020 08:43

Does he not like any other names?
There’s not many names that basically mean ‘killer’ - I wouldn’t want to call a child it.

Chirpychirpy3 · 07/05/2020 08:42

I don’t like it and it doesn’t go with your other boys names.

Onemorefuck · 07/05/2020 08:38

I like it.

But I what about Archer, Fletcher, Mitchell, Sawyer, Henley, Cooper, Miles?

Ragwort · 07/05/2020 08:35

I think if you had an agreement to let him choose the name then you need to stick to it, your DH might absolutely hate the name ‘Teddy’ but has allowed you to use it.

Always amuses me that people can decide on the major commitment and decision to have a child together but can’t agree on a name Confused.

The name reminds me of Hunter Davis, one of my favourite writers so for that reason alone I could live with the name.

Thisismytimetoshine · 07/05/2020 08:30

Hunter and Teddy...

SnowsInWater · 07/05/2020 08:27

I like it. In any case if you agreed your DH gets to name a boy I think you need to stick to that. If the deal was "only if I agree" that's different.

Hill1991 · 07/05/2020 07:37

It's also an old English name

daisypond · 07/05/2020 07:36

I don’t like it. It doesn’t go with the other DC names at all. Archer or Fletcher are better for that style of name.

Hill1991 · 07/05/2020 07:32

I have a hunter Samuel I loved the name, if his last name starts with a H I would give him a middle name that starts with a different letter

miccymaccy · 07/05/2020 07:13

It's a bit chavvy and it doesn't go with your other names - he'd look like the odd one out

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em90792 · 07/05/2020 07:07

Its coming out more unlike than like. Which worries me. We made a deal as its 4th if girl I chose if boy he chose... ( I should of thought about this more!) its of course a 4th boy so he got to choose.
I'm just not 100% on the name and he is adamant its Hunter. I've approached it numerous times. But we had the same issue with Teddy our other son and disagreed on his name for the entire pregnancy. He says he wanted to call him hunter and I should allow it as I got my way with Teddy. (He obviously agreed to Teddy - I didnt just name him)
What do I do... I've tried the middle name approach. And saying I'm not keen.
He hates any traditional name. I've suggested Jacob , Harry, Henry, Oliver, Alexander, Thomas ... the list is endless. He hates them all. Hes more into the American names...

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LaMarschallin · 07/05/2020 04:04

The two Hunters immediately brought to my mind were Hunter S. Thompson and Hunter Davies. Both born 1936/7.

And neither of them images I'd wish to conjure up around my son.

eaglejulesk · 07/05/2020 03:54

I like it OP. I've heard of several Hunters here (NZ) and I think it goes with the other family names.

Emelene · 07/05/2020 03:01

I think both of you should love it to chose it for your son.

It's not to my personal taste, sounds quite harsh and American to my ear.

Tavannach · 07/05/2020 02:48

I like Hunter. Something more traditional for the middle name - Alexander maybe?

DramaAlpaca · 07/05/2020 02:35

Horrible name. Why would you want to call your child after a person who hunts and kills animals? It also sounds ugly and looks unattractive written down.

Wheresthebiffer2 · 07/05/2020 01:54

Hunter - I like it.
Two associations for me - the Hunter wellies,
and the film Paris Texas, where the boy child was called "Hunter" and sexily pronounced by his French mother as "Unter" in her accent.

Lifeaback · 06/05/2020 23:58

I can’t stand it sorry OP- makes me think of some American teen drama films. I dislike most American names in general though as like you I prefer more traditional names.

It also really doesn’t fit with your other sons names

UtterFabulousness · 06/05/2020 23:56

Don't like it I'm afraid because of it's connotations-

Hunter wellies (common!)
Hunter from Gladiators
A noun not a kid's name,
A surname

So many nicer names out there! And you should pick a name both you and your DH both like.

elephantoverthehill · 06/05/2020 23:55

May be suggest 'Stalker' to DH.It would get rid of the double 'HH' and may be less forceful.

LittleCabbage · 06/05/2020 23:50

First thought - Hunter from Gladiators. I dislike this name.

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