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Dexter - final thoughts please

32 replies

Eleta · 20/08/2008 13:24

I know this name has been mentioned before but I am now down to the last six weeks and so have got to think about making a decision. Both dh and I love the name because we are fans of the tv series and so are finding it hard to be objective about the name. Some people we have mentioned the name to have laughed, some just hated it. Our only other name option is Harry, which I like but it just doesn't grab me the same as Dexter but I am concerned that my pregnant brain may make the wrong decision. I want some honest opinions please. What do you really think to the name Dexter? If you don't like it,why?

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MrsMattie · 20/08/2008 15:33

I know several middle aged men called Dexter. I don't like it at all, I'm afraid.

chandellina · 20/08/2008 15:30

we seriously considered it for DS but decided it didn't feel right for us in the end.
i love the name though so i say go for it.

ILovePudding · 20/08/2008 13:29

At the moment the name has strong connections to the tv series, some will love it for this reason, and others will hate it.

However the tv series will be long forgotton in a couple of years and with it your sons connection to it, so if you love the name go with your heart.

ronshar · 20/08/2008 13:28

My DH said he had decided on Dexter. I told him to undecide.

It reminds me of Dexter Fletcher, the actor from press gang. Waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy back in the 80's when I was girl. I just cant shake the association.

Also we have seen the TV show and I dont think I could call a baby after a serial killer. I know it isnt real but still. IYKWIM.
Sorry.

It is a nice name though just wrong for me.

Heated · 20/08/2008 13:27

I don't like it sorry, I'm not keen on surnamey first names and I think it will date - a lot. I think Harry Dexter would be great though.

FlirtyThirty · 20/08/2008 13:26

I'm sorry, Eleta...I think it's dreadful for a baby, great for a shaggy dog!

BUT...

If you and your DH love it, then who cares what I think...

scorpio1 · 20/08/2008 13:25

i LOVE Dexter, its my fictional ds3's name. Dex or Dexy for a nn is lovely too. Ilove it!