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Thoughts on Hendrix

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No2incoming · 29/07/2022 13:24

For a boy? I like it but sometimes I think most people will hate it!

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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 01/08/2022 21:59

I know someone with a Hendrix but he is a massive jimi Hendrix fan. Surname barker

KittyWithStripes · 01/08/2022 21:52

HastaLaBisto · 30/07/2022 20:13

It's one of those names that always feels like a parent shouting I AM INTO CLASSIC ROCK BEHOLD MY INTERESTS rather than an actual name. ditto Lennon, Jagger, Marley, Presley, etc.

Although Marley might equally be a keen dog lover.

Ouch

but 100% yes ⬆️

DramaAlpaca · 30/07/2022 20:45

Not good.

KylieCharlene · 30/07/2022 20:15

Try hard and pretentious.
Parents are trying to say they are cool- they aren't.

HastaLaBisto · 30/07/2022 20:13

It's one of those names that always feels like a parent shouting I AM INTO CLASSIC ROCK BEHOLD MY INTERESTS rather than an actual name. ditto Lennon, Jagger, Marley, Presley, etc.

Although Marley might equally be a keen dog lover.

Moonshine5 · 30/07/2022 20:09

Bigwetdog · 29/07/2022 14:17

Try hard by couples who they're cool but almost definitely aren't

This^
Also think it will date having said that, why do you care what a bunch of strangers think, if you like it that's what counts

YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp · 30/07/2022 20:06

So long as you don’t mind the nickname Jimi? Yet another pseudo hippy name 🙄

Saucery · 30/07/2022 19:59

I quite like it, but I know a really nice boy with the name, so that’s probably why.

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No2incoming · 30/07/2022 19:44

Wow okay very mixed responses Grin thank you, I think on the whole it seems not the best name.

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ILoveCreamCrackersMe · 29/07/2022 20:07

It's a last name, and if you're a white mc family it's even more cringey try hard.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 29/07/2022 19:58

It makes me think of the Neighbours character Hendrix Grayson - I quite like it.

edgeware · 29/07/2022 19:57

Hendrik is an actual name. Hendricks is a last name. Both my grandfathers were called Hendrik. It is used in multiple countries I think but for me it is a Dutch name.

inmyslippers · 29/07/2022 19:54

I love it

Luredbyapomegranate · 29/07/2022 19:53

Bigwetdog · 29/07/2022 14:17

Try hard by couples who they're cool but almost definitely aren't

Yes, this - it’s used by saddos

Otis has a similar feel without the saddo baggage, it’s popular though. Or Jethro??

Amdone123 · 29/07/2022 14:24

I know a Hendrix with siblings Marley and Lennon.
Not for me !

RomeoMcFlourish · 29/07/2022 14:24

Our dog is named Hendrix. It suits him, but I wouldn’t use it for a baby.

rosemarysageandthyme · 29/07/2022 14:22

For a dog? Totally fine

alexdgr8 · 29/07/2022 14:18

No.
trying to be trendy, or cutting-edge, or different, or anything else self-regarding, rarely works for the child.
it dates very quickly and can sound insubstantial, so people unconsciously assume the bearer is flakey, unreliable.
just pick a solid, time-trusted name.
good luck.

Bigwetdog · 29/07/2022 14:17

Try hard by couples who they're cool but almost definitely aren't

PatriciaHolm · 29/07/2022 14:14

Jenson Button named his son this. I like it.

Goodnewsday · 29/07/2022 14:13

I really liked this but my husband didn’t do it was a no go for us. It’s ‘cool’ without being weird I think

GoAround · 29/07/2022 14:10

I’d think you were pissed on the gin the night you conceived…

tillytoodles1 · 29/07/2022 14:09

My friend had a parrot called Hendrix, its not a name I'd choose for a child.

titchy · 29/07/2022 14:05

Prefer Hendricks Wink

Ihatethenewlook · 29/07/2022 14:01

Love it!