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How many Dexters do you know?

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Flickstar · 29/12/2013 09:38

Really struggling to find a name for DC2. We already have one DS and his name was in the 300's based on last years baby name stats. Dexter is the one name we both like, it was number 70 last year with 955 babies called it. I just wondered how many Dexters you actually knew?

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Theonlyoneiknow · 29/12/2013 09:39

None!

MrsA2 · 29/12/2013 09:39

I don't know any Dexters - adults or kids

MrsSteptoe · 29/12/2013 09:41

Two - one's a 28yo, the other about 1yo.

MrsBennetsEldest · 29/12/2013 09:45

DH wanted to name DS2 Dexter. It was the name of a very good friend of his. I liked the name until I found out a bit more about the friend, put me off completely.

LaurieFairyCake · 29/12/2013 09:47

One - the very well known serial killer in 8 series which has just finished

And my cat- I didn't name it

fanoftheinvisibleman · 29/12/2013 09:49

No humans but several of the canine variety. It wouldn't bother me at all but if it would bother you then bare in nind it is popular for dogs.

tumbletumble · 29/12/2013 09:49

I know one Dexter age 4 and have come across another (ie don't really know him). I wouldn't say it's that common.

Hessy · 29/12/2013 09:51

One Dexter aged two.

And Dexter Fletcher of Press Gang/dodgy accent fame.

Lovethebubbles · 29/12/2013 09:56

I know one.... My nephew. Lots of people comment on what a cool name it is and how much they like it!

NoComet · 29/12/2013 10:00

...

pinkgirlythoughts · 29/12/2013 10:01

A friend at uni's surname was Dexter. Don't know anyone who has it as a first name.

GoingToBedfordshire · 29/12/2013 10:04

One aged 5 and I have heard the name once or twice at toddler soft play. Sweet name.

Beccadugs · 29/12/2013 10:11

One!

MotheringShites · 29/12/2013 10:12

Two under two.

ZenNudist · 29/12/2013 10:12

One 2yo

pegster · 29/12/2013 10:14

Several - all dogs

17leftfeet · 29/12/2013 10:17

I know of 1 4 year old and 1 2 year old amongst old school friends children

I know none in real life

KrabbyPatty · 29/12/2013 10:18

2

One 4 yr old and the other one is a fox terrier.

Mishmashofstyles · 29/12/2013 10:19

I haven't really known any but I've heard it around a few times.

octopusinasantasack · 29/12/2013 10:20

None at all, I'd see it as more of an American name really.

WhoKnowsWhereTheMistletoes · 29/12/2013 10:21

One, aged about 10. My DCs are 9 and 7 though, so I don't know many babies and toddlers any more. I don't think there's much risk of there being more than one in a school class if that's what you are worried about.

lotus30 · 29/12/2013 10:21

I know of 2 under a year old

ShoeWhore · 29/12/2013 10:22

None! I mainly know older children though.

IsSpringSprangedYet · 29/12/2013 10:24

I know of one. Aged not quite one.

ChristmasJumperWearer · 29/12/2013 10:25

None, but I love it! It was on our short list.

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