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Keith for a boy?

112 replies

Threeboysandadog · 18/12/2022 02:08

What do you think?

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Ricco12 · 18/12/2022 08:10

Yes yes yes much nicer than some of the awful names you get nowadays

David
Robert
William
Keith
Mark
Micheal
Lee
James

All good proper names.

LynetteScavo · 18/12/2022 08:03

Well, it's better for a boy than a girl.

Keith really isn't that bad a name!

I went to school with a very "sensitive" Keith. He wasn't very bright or sporty, but was always kind. He's the only Keith I've ever known, so that's what I think of when I hear Keith. To me it's a very soft name.

HelloBunny · 18/12/2022 07:59

I don’t like the harsh th sound. Same with Ruth. Where I live, some people don’t even make the th sound. It’s Keet or Root. That’s worse!

KylieCharlene · 18/12/2022 07:58

My first thought was to scoff- how awful it would be to call a baby Keith!
Then I realized it actually has a really nice sound.
I still not be able to do it but that would be down to it's regard in our society.

TidyDancer · 18/12/2022 07:52

sweatyannie · 18/12/2022 07:51

I know a dog called Keith and they've just got another pup and called it Nigel

My friend has a dog called Alan. That's the trifecta of bloke dog names now!

justcouldntthinkofausername · 18/12/2022 07:52

Please don't do that to the poor child

sweatyannie · 18/12/2022 07:51

I know a dog called Keith and they've just got another pup and called it Nigel

Somanysocks · 18/12/2022 07:44

TidyDancer · 18/12/2022 07:33

I love how you're in the baby names section, the title says 'Keith' in it and you still felt the need to clarify for a boy. 😂

Well these days you never know.

TidyDancer · 18/12/2022 07:33

I love how you're in the baby names section, the title says 'Keith' in it and you still felt the need to clarify for a boy. 😂

Scarfymcscarface · 18/12/2022 07:14

SilentHedges · 18/12/2022 06:22

YES to Keith!

If you want an utterly original sound solid name, that no other kid will have, it needs to be old school ... Chris, John, Graham etc. There are millions of Jack's and Olivers and names like Storm, Zeus, River etc are trying so hard to be original, that they're anything but.

I'd have full respect for the parents of a "Keith".

Hear hear!

all the ones I’ve known are utterly top blokes. Go for it. I’d love to meet a baby Keith Smile

Mouthfulofquiz · 18/12/2022 07:09

I know a little Keith - I think it’s lovely actually. Has a nice sound.

AuntieMarys · 18/12/2022 06:55

Keith is shocking.
Like Colin, Kevin and Gary.

OhhhhhhhhBiscuits · 18/12/2022 06:48

It was my beautiful Dad's name and he was the best Dad in the world....... I still wouldn't saddle a child with it as a first name but would consider a middle name.

Breasc · 18/12/2022 06:47

Ek

SilentHedges · 18/12/2022 06:22

YES to Keith!

If you want an utterly original sound solid name, that no other kid will have, it needs to be old school ... Chris, John, Graham etc. There are millions of Jack's and Olivers and names like Storm, Zeus, River etc are trying so hard to be original, that they're anything but.

I'd have full respect for the parents of a "Keith".

MistyRock · 18/12/2022 06:14

pelargoniums · 18/12/2022 03:46

I think all that hard work of pregnancy and labour only to then go and name your baby Keith. Poor tiny fucker.

😂

MistyRock · 18/12/2022 06:13

MrsElm · 18/12/2022 03:27

It's better than Luckey-Buoy 🤣

Ha ha. That thread is amazing. It's like the twilight zone.

Barefootinthecarpark · 18/12/2022 06:04

Love it!

PeaceJoySleep · 18/12/2022 05:16

There are two at my work> it's so forty something. It's not a bad name on a Forty something man but for a baby it's a bit stale.

merrymelodies · 18/12/2022 05:11

Keef!

allthelittlelights · 18/12/2022 04:52

(God rest his soul)

allthelittlelights · 18/12/2022 04:52

Cheggers.

Dustyblue · 18/12/2022 04:47

pelargoniums · 18/12/2022 03:46

I think all that hard work of pregnancy and labour only to then go and name your baby Keith. Poor tiny fucker.

Sigh. I love your user name, but you are being most unpleasant to a family name I felt utterly compelled to use.

It's not that bad. Truly. And it's a middle name.

If I told you my DP's name, I fear your head would explode and frighten your children (who have far better names)

Just joking 😂

Lmgify · 18/12/2022 03:57

I like it! It’s a decent name but just not on trend right now

pelargoniums · 18/12/2022 03:46

I think all that hard work of pregnancy and labour only to then go and name your baby Keith. Poor tiny fucker.

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