Be honest, what would you think if you met a baby boy named...

[LaWeasel]

Hunter.

DH loves it. I actually do like it too, but living in ruralish England think everyone will think we are bloody bonkers.

I'd think you were big wrestling fans.

I know a hunter born recently too. I think it has the potential to become a popular name for a bit. Would this bother you?

Gladiator

And also may be dfficult to carry off if not 6ft4 and blond

Go for it! Have you thought of Gatherer for your next?

My mates surname was Hunt, got teased loads,

His first name was chris too.

Not good

I would smirk inwardly.

Don't like it.

Don't worry, I'm not going to let DH name him Hunter.

And he is now convinced of this fact (even if he's not convinced that it's not a good idea )

A bit like 'Stalker'. Nice.

Gonzo Journalism

Sorry, what?

Not the best role model........!

The first thoughts that popped into my mind were that it's a Gladiator name (from that telly programme) or a name for a plastic super hero toy.

Sorry.

Is it the name of a character in a film? I did wonder...

LaWeas

You need to watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas.

I would think...... what a ridiculous name for a little boy, has he got a sister called gatherer, why are they channelling this poor kid in such an 'alpha' male name, makes me think of spears and blood and animal guts .... and isn't it a surname anyway.... and isn't it just asking for a fight when he's older..... but isn't he a cute little boy and I guess it kinds of suits him and his parents are awful nice and we could always use the nickname hunny... or honey....

you did ask!

It's so difficult giving advice on names - we had a great dilemma over DD's; took us 4 days to decide what to call her. I had a few 'hippyish' names I liked but none of them suited her. Should we have another child then there are some of those more unusual names that I would consider BUT I would give them as a middle name with a more 'standard' first name. That way there is choice.

A friend of mine has a son called Billy. All well and good now but when he's 18 or so...?? William as a given name and Billy as a nickname would've been better, but that is just my opinion.

BTW, if your surname is Hunt don't call your son Mike!

Hunter the Munter

Was reading an interview with Nicola McLean the other day. Her second DS is called Striker. WTF? Handy, I suppose, if he grows up to become a top footballer.

mathanxiety, is Chad short for Charles in the US? Haven't heard it here, not once.

Bit American but not bas.

Who is Nicola McLean? I suppose I could google her but maybe not worth bothering.

I like it

Sorry Weas, it's a bit macho for my taste! What if he grows up to be all slim and angular with floppy hair and a taste for good literature?