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Is Dax too American?

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doritotos · 04/06/2020 19:09

I'm really keen on names that have an X or the nickname could possibly have the letter X.

I know Daxton exists but not sure I like it. Doesn't feel like a real name for some reason. I feel Dax is just easy, simple and very straightforward but I'm wondering if it might be too American or forever be linked to Dax Shepard

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Destroyedpeople · 04/06/2020 19:25

Mind you I did know a little boy called Amari and that is also retro hair product. So it could work....

LidlDonkey · 04/06/2020 19:25

Yes. Sounds like a dog's name.

Thisismytimetoshine · 04/06/2020 19:24

It's a product, not a name.

Biscuitsneeded · 04/06/2020 19:23

How about Rex?

DPotter · 04/06/2020 19:23

Trekkies (Star Trek fans ) will know the name as it's a character on Deep Space 9. To me it also has the ring of a James Bond baddie, so not my cup of tea. As a young child there would be the risk of it turning into the nickname Dax-ie, which is just downright horrible.

Wishingstarr · 04/06/2020 19:21

I know a Xander and a Xavier. I am in the USA and you could get away with it here but it would be unusual. In a UK context I think it does sound like a brand name. On the other hand if you love it ignore everyone else! 😄

Destroyedpeople · 04/06/2020 19:19

I have some Dax hair stuff on my dressing table. Can't really get past that tbh...

DartmoorChef · 04/06/2020 19:19

It sounds like some household cleaning product. Sorry.

Alarae · 04/06/2020 19:17

Makes me think of the red laundry detergent (Daz).

Personally I think it sounds unfinished? As if you were to name a child Nat?

PawPatrolMakesMeDrink · 04/06/2020 19:13

I don’t know who Dax Shepherd is, but it makes me think of the hair wax.

butterflycatcher · 04/06/2020 19:12

Dexter? Shortened to Dex?
Xavier
Xander
Jaxon/Jackson shortened to Jax?

Windyatthebeach · 04/06/2020 19:12

Vax?
It's a no from me.

avocadoze · 04/06/2020 19:12

Xander?
Xavier?
Alex?

I hadn’t heard of Dax, but if that’s what you want to call your dc, then it’ll be beautiful.

Mesmeri · 04/06/2020 19:11

The only one I ever met, it was his nickname. His real name was Dale and he was Australian.

BigBoosh · 04/06/2020 19:11

Dax make hair care products. If somebody told me their child was named Dax I would just think of Dax Wax.

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