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Do I like the name Huck or is it hormones?

88 replies

putonaredlamp · 17/02/2024 22:07

Live in the uk for context. I feel like if we lived in America it would be fine!
It's just such a sweet name, Huckleberry. But he'd definitely hate me right?

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PrincessHoneysuckle · 18/02/2024 18:38

It's hormones.I wanted Romeo at one point

PossumintheHouse · 18/02/2024 18:35

Imagine calling his name out loud at the park or in the schoolyard. Actually do it. Now what do you think?

Spirallingdownwards · 18/02/2024 18:32

Are you a MAGA redneck? If not steer clear.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 18/02/2024 18:30

I LOVE IT!!!!

FlatWhite2 · 18/02/2024 18:28

I think it’s cute!

user1492757084 · 18/02/2024 10:23

Not good.
Do you like Hector or Finn?
Watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

SallyWD · 18/02/2024 09:56

Awful! It sounds like someone clearing their throat.

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 18/02/2024 09:35

It would raise many an eyebrow in America as well ! If you really want it how about Hank plus a sensible middle name, and use Huck as a nickname.

theduchessofspork · 18/02/2024 09:28

I don’t mind it, and I do know one (posh outdoorsy parents).

It’s a strong flavour though. He’d need something like James as a middle name he could adopt if he didn’t share your taste.

Or how about call him Henry but use Hank as a nn?

NeverTrustAPoliceman · 18/02/2024 07:22

See, this is why I think the UK should have an approved list of names like some other countries do. Then children wouldn't be given ridiculous names like Huck.

It's hormones, you'll look back and laugh. I had a dreadful name lined up for DS, he and are so glad he's not actually called that.

JustRollWithIt · 18/02/2024 06:38

Best not for his sake. Immediate target for being the centre piece of f* rhymes at school, and when he's a young adult, and well, forever really

RichPetunia · 18/02/2024 06:13

Bad, bad, bad. You'll be setting your child up for a life of misery.

Shivermetimbers13 · 18/02/2024 05:51

No, it's too awful.

Synergies · 18/02/2024 05:42

How about Hux (Huxley)

Ghuunvg · 18/02/2024 05:30

If you are giving birth to a 60 year old sheriff then sure

Scottyme · 18/02/2024 05:15

Its hormones sorry! Otherwise will be interesting navigating the toddler years. What is your name? Fuck, duck, suck, buck, luck, muck, ruck, Puck tuck, yuck...

Olika · 18/02/2024 05:14

No!

Nearlythere80 · 18/02/2024 05:10

Huck no. No man can be called that, or any name with berry in it

youmustrememberthis · 18/02/2024 04:59

This can't be serious, it's awful

LauderSyme · 18/02/2024 04:16

@GregoryFluff I won't lie, DH and I raised an eyebrow

What, only one eyebrow between you?!

Please don't go for Huck. You don't want your child to be living, breathing Cockney rhyming slang.

GregoryFluff · 18/02/2024 03:38

There was a Dad in Butlins loudly parenting his 2 boys back in October - a toddler Atticus and a baby Huckleberry
I won't lie, DH and I raised an eyebrow

NoraLuka · 18/02/2024 00:56

Huckleberry is quite nice, better than Huck on its own but if the lad is going to live in the UK, then prob best not.

It’s hormones, it will go away.

At one stage I liked Meriadoc for a boy (hobbit) and Cydonia for a girl (ancient city, fruit tree, area of Mars).

DiscoBeat · 18/02/2024 00:53

You know what they'll call him at school. Just don't!

FloopyMango · 18/02/2024 00:48

Beavis and Butthead huck a logie?

Babla · 18/02/2024 00:47

It's a no from me

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