Boy's name: Keir. What do you think?

[DangerMousey]

Pronounced 'Keer'.

I like this, and think it's quite unusual, but also sounds classic and strong (and in my mind would pass the High Court Judge/Binman test)....am considering it for DS1 who's due in a few weeks.

Opinions on this name?

[Piccalilli2]

I love it

[KenDoddsDadsDog]

There are a few Keirs up where I live (North East England). I like it.

[MarjorieAntrobus]

Good name. Keir Hardie comes to mind.

[bulletwithspookybatwings]

Love it :)

[MrsBungleBear]

aaargh, love it! My 5 month old DS was very much almost Keir. [jealous] I am Scottish and live in England and I roll the r at the end. Every time DH (English) said it sounded like Kia it just didn;t sound the same :(

If I lived in Scotland he would definitely have been Keir but we called him Cameron in the end which I love (but not as much as Keir!)

[VivaLeBeaver]

Wow, surprised people like it.

I know the C word is frowned upon here but to be its seriously chavtastic.

[oopsiforgot]

Love it and wanted it for both my DS as its similar to my maiden surname. Agree strong and manly

[VivaLeBeaver]

And he'll get called Queer at school.

[Inneedofbrandy]

I like it, apart from I only know it from Penny Vinchenze (however thats spelt) novels and he's a moody bastard with a huge chip on his shoulder.

[Bunbaker]

I don't think so and I admit that I do find a lot of names a bit "c"

[MrsBungleBear]

Keir Starmer is chavy?

Keir Symmonds the reporter. I've never heard of it being a chavy name.

[squoosh]

Keir Simmons, ITV news guy.

[VivaLeBeaver]

My name radar must be off with this one then.

[Ginda]

Love it. Keir Starmer: what's not to like?!

[wigglesrock]

I like it, I know 2 - a toddler and a 30ish year old - it suits both of them.

[VivaLeBeaver]

I think it's just K names in general, especially for boys which I think can be a bit .......

Kieran
Kyle
Kallum

It seems similar to me.

[BananaPhone]

It's a great name. Unless you're from east London, in which case first associations may well be with the Keir Hardie estate in Canning Town.

[Popumpkin]

I love it. Would definitely consider using it in the (highly unlikely) event I ever have another baby .

[TheDetective]

I know a guy called Keir.

I guess the name is ok, but for me I associate the name with this man who has a terrible burp affliction... I can't get over this

But if I didn't know him, I'd say yes, it is a nice name.

[neolara]

Makes me think of Kier Hardy. Excellent name.

[KenDoddsDadsDog]

Oh yes , the ridiculous MN K snobbery

[VivaLeBeaver]

There there Ken, don't fret.

I'm sorry, guilty as charged. I'm a k name snob.

[eBook]

I like it.

[UltraBOF]

Oh, I love it. I was madly in love with a Keir once.

[almapudden]

I like it - makes me think of Keir Hardie. I went out with a Keir briefly. He lived in a sofa warehouse.