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Colton for boy's name

27 replies

thesis · 15/10/2011 17:19

I'm not from the UK but love the name Colton Alexander. Would it be ok here? What thoughts does Colton provoke? Is it strong and refined or meant for a boy who collects ASBOs? Thanks!

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CumpyGrunt · 15/10/2011 17:21

I know a Colton, he has a big brother called Brayden.

fuckityfuckfuckfuck · 15/10/2011 17:21

It sounds made up, and I'd assume I'd misheard it.

bushymcbush · 15/10/2011 17:22

I'm not keen, but I'm a traditionalist and I've never heard this name before.

Sounds a bit like a car or a horse.

cece · 15/10/2011 17:29

Not for me - sorry.

thefirstMrsDeVeerie · 15/10/2011 17:31

I have a Coltrane

I havent heard the name Colton.

If you like it - have it.

Fixture · 15/10/2011 17:58

It's quite nice (and it's not made up)

www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Colton

Colston and Carlton are alternatives.

Fixture · 15/10/2011 17:58

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seeker · 15/10/2011 18:03

Asbo, sorry!

Kayano · 15/10/2011 18:05

I think of Carlton

Then I think of fresh prince of bel air

And then I start doing his lame dance with mouth hanging open and clicking my fingers...

Sorry Sad

usualsuspect · 15/10/2011 18:08

I like it

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/10/2011 18:09

I don't like it. It sounds like a brand name for crude oil or something like that.

usualsuspect · 15/10/2011 18:11

but you won't find anyone else on MN that does

Its all Wilfreds and Gilberts on here Wink

MrsJohnDeere · 15/10/2011 18:13

Not my cup tea. Sounds made up and ASBO-ey, sorryBlush

Marlinspike · 15/10/2011 18:14

There is a place called Colton near York, and another one near Leeds. There's a big sainbos there...

QueenOfFlamingEverything · 15/10/2011 18:14

Nope, sorry. But then I don't like surnamey-type names in general.

Jawbreaker · 15/10/2011 18:15

Ooh, no. Awful. Makes me think of a Colt 45 gun and the grim charming town of Bolton all at once.

Sorry Boltonites!

akaemwahahahafrost · 15/10/2011 18:17

Oh no, sorry, sounds like something out of Dynasty!

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thesis · 15/10/2011 18:36

Ha ha - thanks, Usualsuspects! It's difficult as most of the popular British names are very weird for where I'm from. I liked the rugged, cowboy sound of Colton. It has to be a name that suits in three different countries! That's very tricky!

And Wilfred and Gilbert would both elicit laughter in the other 2 countries I'm trying to fit. Gave me a laugh! Thanks!

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issynoko · 15/10/2011 18:52

I like it but wouldn't use it myself because it sounds like a cowboy name and I'm just too London. But recently read this AMAZING book and Colton was a fantastic bloke - loved him. So your boy would have a great, if little known, namesake....

[http://www.spectator.co.uk/books/752711/the-decline-of-the-west.thtml]

SJisontheway · 15/10/2011 18:57

My friend has a ds called Cole which is nice. They're in America though.

befuzzled · 15/10/2011 18:59

i really quite like it. I like surnamey boys names

marriedawelshbloke · 15/10/2011 19:02

No no no. I really wouldn't go there. Colton not really the best choice I'm afraid. Without saying too much I live in York and work in Leeds so am familiar with Colton as a place. I would think of other options

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thesis · 15/10/2011 19:03

Thanks so much for the book link! It looks like a good read - I'm ordering it!

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issynoko · 15/10/2011 19:51

I loved it - a sort of elegy for the West and a type of man that had a natural home in pre-industrial work I think. But despite the melancholy, incredibly moving and made me want to go to Wyoming on the next plane!