Would this put you off a name?

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RosieLemonade · 01/12/2021 20:17

DH has a very common surname. Two of the boys names we like we can't use because one would be the exact name of a sitcom character and the other would be the exact name of a video character. Would this stop you using a name?

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BordelDeMerde · 01/12/2021 20:37

A girl I know has the same name as a well-known rock star. Apparently her parents thought he would fade into obscurity. He did not. So yes, that would put me off completely.

NuffSaidSam · 01/12/2021 20:35

Agree with everyone, it depends which character, how well known, and what type of character it is.

PatterPaws · 01/12/2021 20:33

Basil Fawlty?

KirstenBlest · 01/12/2021 20:32

Is it something like Frank Spencer? I'd avoid

wishing3 · 01/12/2021 20:32

Really hard to say without knowing how popular- which sitcom? A fairly main character? I get that you don’t want to say actual name.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 01/12/2021 20:30

If it's an obscure sitcom character that's unlikely to reach cult status it should be fine but it would be trying to be called something like Rodney Trotter or Frank Spencer.

StillWeRise · 01/12/2021 20:28

it really does depend how well known they are now, and how likely they will be well known in the future, also whether they are positive or negative characters

MonsteraDeliciosa · 01/12/2021 20:24

Those characters may be forgotten in time, but if they're still currently pretty much in the common consciousness then I'd avoid if I were you!

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