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Middle names for Fox

206 replies

crimsonowl · 13/02/2026 22:49

firstly i dont want any comments on the name this is dd’s baby, ive suggested other names but she wont budge from Fox and has bought personalised things etc

She hasnt got a middle name in mind, our surname in Joseph and shes out of ideas

Any ideas will be appreciated

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EllieQ · 13/02/2026 23:19

I’m guessing she’s a fan of The X Files?

Fox probably won’t seem as ‘out there’ to other children nowadays, and I did meet one baby boy called Fox a few years ago. I’d suggest a traditional name as the middle name. Alexander would work well. Fox Mulder from the X Files has the middle name William, which also sounds good.

SettingSunStillness · 13/02/2026 23:17

Fox is fine.
Fox Alexander is great.
He'll be fine. There's far worse names..

Oblivionnnnn · 13/02/2026 23:16

Fox is out there but pretty cool.

Alexander is a great shout.

Elliot
Tobias
Harris

Oh, and some people on this thread are dicks and not as funny as they think they are.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/02/2026 23:15

balletflatblister · 13/02/2026 22:55

Fox Alexander sounds really nice. I like Fox and don't think it sounds ridiculous for any X Files fan

Agree, Fox Alexander is a strong name

he’ll be calling himself Alex by the time he’s 5, but don’t tell your daughter that xx

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crimsonowl · 13/02/2026 23:15

Chinsupmeloves · 13/02/2026 23:10

Erm so let me get this right....

The woman who is giving birth to her your child won't budge on the name Fox?

Ok, let's go with as real.

When the baby comes many parents change their view of a pre determined name so you could encourage this.

While I'm all for personal names, Fox unfortunately will no doubt envoke unwanted comments, including 'foxy' as a young girl.

There has to be compromise in relationships and naming your child is a huge one! Me and DH couldn't agree on our favourite names so chose completely different ones.

If real take the advice given. Xx

The baby is DD’s so really my opinion doesn't matter and I dont want to keep pushing over a name. She's had her heart set on it ever since she found out he was a boy and even telling her a teen/adult might not like being called fox she says it'll be different in x years and other babies are called bear etc so she should be able to call him fox

Thank you everyone for the serious suggestions, I do like Fox Alexander and Fox Sebastian, ill suggest to dd.

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HelpMeGetThrough · 13/02/2026 23:14

Offleyhoo · 13/02/2026 22:57

I guess something classic. I don't hear anyone making jokes about Bear Grylls and it's no different really.

Because Bear is not his actual name.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 13/02/2026 23:13

I like Fox as a name, and know of 2 primary age children with it (a girl and a boy)
I like Fox Alexander, or maybe something a bit in keeping with the nature theme-
Fox River
Fox Bracken
Fox Heath

Beesandhoney123 · 13/02/2026 23:13

Locksey? Will he have red hair?
Reynard is french for fox. Charlie is slang fox. Reynard Albert sounds cool to me.

It depends on the surname. But I think your dd needs to think carefully about teachers, strangers, baby group, doctors, other kids, mean kids, colleagues etc doing a double take, wtf written all over their faces, being teased and laughed at by the mean kids. I don't know, life is hard enough isn't it?

PurpleLovecats · 13/02/2026 23:13

I think a longer multi syllable name is best.

Alexander as mentioned is great.

Also

Barnaby
Benedict
Sebastian
Cameron
Timothy
Tobias
Samuel
Isiah
Jonathan
Maximillian
Nicholas
Oliver

EmeraldRoulette · 13/02/2026 23:13

Kimono?

No seriously... I agree it's best paired with a traditional name

I liked fox Alexander like someone said up thread

MarmaladeSandwichUnderMyHat · 13/02/2026 23:12

Congratulations on your baby grandson. Fox is lovely IMO.
My suggestions:
Fox Alexander
Fox James
Fox Henry
Fox Grayson
Fox Rune

Chinsupmeloves · 13/02/2026 23:10

Erm so let me get this right....

The woman who is giving birth to her your child won't budge on the name Fox?

Ok, let's go with as real.

When the baby comes many parents change their view of a pre determined name so you could encourage this.

While I'm all for personal names, Fox unfortunately will no doubt envoke unwanted comments, including 'foxy' as a young girl.

There has to be compromise in relationships and naming your child is a huge one! Me and DH couldn't agree on our favourite names so chose completely different ones.

If real take the advice given. Xx

2pence · 13/02/2026 23:09

How about Sylvester, then he can be a Sly Fox 🦊?

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 13/02/2026 23:08

Glacier Mints?

Odditea · 13/02/2026 23:07

Michael J?

PhaseFour · 13/02/2026 23:07

Fox is a really great first name.
Fox Alexander - love it!
I know of a three year old called Fox.

ThatMintMember · 13/02/2026 23:07

I agree a longer name in the middle works well. Breaks it up a bit as fox is so short.

Fox Sebastian Joseph
Fox Alexander Joseph
Fox Harrison Joseph

Also then he can use the middle name if he gets fed up of Fox. I always try and imagine them at different phases of their life when picking names. Can't imagine a CEO leading a meeting with a name like Fox though, perhaps something for your daughter to consider!

2pence · 13/02/2026 23:06

Trot?

GrethaGreen · 13/02/2026 23:05

I just find it so selfish to give children ridiculous names. Change your name to fox yourself if uou think it’s cool. Poor child.

MrsBadEnoch · 13/02/2026 23:04

I think the middle name needs to not be a traditional name.

Runningtowards · 13/02/2026 23:03

I meant hunt

MarmaladeSandwichUnderMyHat · 13/02/2026 23:03

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Really?

Enko · 13/02/2026 23:02

I dont mind it as a name

Fox Michael Joseph

Fox Isaac Joesph

Fox Landon Joseph

Fox Griffith Joeseph

Deadringer · 13/02/2026 23:01

I think it needs to be a long name so Fox Alexander works really well.

Offleyhoo · 13/02/2026 23:01

Brewtiful · 13/02/2026 22:58

Bear Grylls is his nickname. He isn't actually called Bear I believe his name is actually Edward.

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Ah ok I didn't know that but my point probably still stands...or maybe no one will dare tease him!
I am ancient and knew someone called Wolf growing up but maybe was Wolfgang?