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To call our baby Huckleberry?

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queenmools · 17/10/2014 21:12

We are really struggling to think of boys' names for our second baby (due in 3 weeks.) We have no idea if it will be a girl or boy. The girl's name is all sorted but we already have one boy and have kind of peaked with naming him. My husband came up with Huckleberry and says he is not joking. I really like it but don't know if I'm brave enough. We are not American and feel it is a very American sounding name so maybe would be out of place. Also would it work for an adult? Would an adult named Huck sound like a complete tosser? I should point out that we live in a very alternative area with lots of unusual names around.

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BlinkAndMiss · 17/10/2014 22:33

Why don't you tell your husband to do a trial week for each name? He can be Huckleberry for a week and then Marmaduke the week after. That might sort out your dilemma.

For the love of please just give him a name that won't get the living crap kicked out of him, I know school isn't forever but the scars can be.

Barney is cute, but it can sound a bit 'goofy' so people might think that's what he's like. I know there are loads of names that have connotations though and it might be different ones in different areas.

BlinkAndMiss · 17/10/2014 22:34

Atticus is better :)

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 17/10/2014 22:38

Marmaduke???? Does he even like this kid?

I have several boys names ripped from Video games:

Ezio
Thane
Kaidan
Cailan
Loghain

Wish I had a son.

jellyboatsandpirates · 17/10/2014 22:40

You can't call it Huckleberry! It'll be forever known as Huckleberry Finn --between literate people.
Not so literate people will say alternative Fuckleberry versions as detailed above Grin
Wasn't there a Huckleberry Hound too?

jellyboatsandpirates · 17/10/2014 22:42

How about Augustus if your DH likes Marmaduke?

Augustus Gloop. Oinky oink fatty.

ElkTheory · 17/10/2014 22:47

As a PP mentioned, Toby Ziegler on The West Wing has a son called Huckleberry (and a daughter called Molly). Just after the babies are born, there's a great scene with Toby talking to his kids for the first time. He says something like, "I think it should be clear that Mom was the one who named you Huckleberry. I guess she thought life doesn't present enough challenges to overcome on its own." I agree with Toby. Life is complicated enough without a name like that.

Of course, I'm only saying this because you asked for opinions.

Bluetone · 17/10/2014 22:50

It's a ridiculous idea. Please don't.

Absofrigginlootly · 17/10/2014 23:18

What about Balonz ?????

mindthegap79 · 17/10/2014 23:21

No, no, no and no. Please don't. At school he'd be Fuckleberry Hinn. Not fair.

tanukiton · 17/10/2014 23:22

How about Finn instead? and you can tell the story of the near miss with Huckleberry.

Absofrigginlootly · 17/10/2014 23:23

Bear Grylls' children are called......

*Jesse Grylls
*Marmaduke Mickey Percy Grylls
*Huckleberry Edward Jocelyne Grylls

I think your DH has been googling him...does he harbour a secret desire to be some sort of survival hard man?! So is trying to emulate Bear? (Also a stupid name)

Another "dear god no" from me!

TheMagicChicken · 17/10/2014 23:24

Elvis Costello is the coolest living person ever. How can you not love Elvis?

Erm, on the grounds his real name is Declan Patrick MacManus

buffythemuffinslayer · 17/10/2014 23:25

As one who campaigned to have DS named 'Mercutio' (yes, seriously), I'd suggest a no on Huckleberry.

How about Emerson? Or Nathaniel? After Hawthorne. Great Literary names. Slightly less Punch Me?

ithoughtofitfirst · 17/10/2014 23:26

Marmaduke? Ffs.

peasandlove · 17/10/2014 23:26

god I'm still lol'ing at "fuckleberry"

baskingseals · 17/10/2014 23:26

Op, I know a guy called Huckelberry. He's known as Huckle, don't think it's ever caused him any problems. It is the kind of name that grows on you.

LadySybilLikesCake · 17/10/2014 23:27

I love it. And Teddy.

Mintyy · 17/10/2014 23:28

Erm, yes, OBVIOUSLY I know what his real name is. He is however known as Elvis and therefore Elvis is a great name.

Alisvolatpropiis · 17/10/2014 23:29

Oh op, no. Just no.

Bear Grills is a complete arse for calling his sons the names he has. As is his wife. Jesse isn't so bad, but the other two ShockHmm.

The man is called Edward really ffs.

ouryve · 17/10/2014 23:31

You are kidding, aren't you? Hmm

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 17/10/2014 23:35

Oh OP you have taken this with good grace Grin

Crying with laughter at Fuckleberry and Farmerduke, and the secret hope that you're with cat rather than child.

I know someone with a Marmaduke and a Wilf - I have to try to steer the conversation in other directions.

AMouseLivedinaWindMill · 17/10/2014 23:37

rying with laughter at Fuckleberry and Farmerduke

me too

Jbck · 17/10/2014 23:49

Love it, screw the naysayers! Grin

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queenmools · 17/10/2014 23:57

Such a shame dh is out and I'm likely to be asleep when he gets back. I can'twait to tell him he's Bear Grylls. Can't text him as he's driving. Yes I've taken out in good grace because I gegenuinely wanted to know if it was a cute name or a wanker's name. No point asking for opinions if you don't want to hear the answer.
The real cat (baggins btw) is doing that staring just behind me with a look of fear then diving under the bed thing so I might not get to sleep before bear

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queenmools · 17/10/2014 23:59

Oops came too soon
meant to say before bear aka dh gets home.

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