Derek

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Not pg and not in need of boys' names. But am I alone in thinking that Derek is z lovely classic elegant name and well over due a revival? It's the same sort of vintage as Arthur/ Ernest/ Archie/ Oscar which are all super popular, but I've never met one under the age of 70.

Where are all the baby Dereks?

Ee I don't know about that, I feel the same way about Derek as I do about Colin. And Bruce. And possibly Brian

It's hideous

Trotter

This guy

Awful name. Reminds me of the drummer in Bay City Rollers.

Dell!
Every Derek I know is truly awesome, I swear.

Truly awful. When I was growing up in the 70's/ 80's Derek was your dad's dodgy mate or your friend's uncle.

I like Dirk, though!

Forget about Derek where are all the baby Trevor's and Nigel's. Colin's

God, noooooo.
On a par with "Neil the baby" on Gavin and Stacey.

Same bracket as Kevin and Nigel. Fucking awful!

It does have a kind of male-stalker/flasher ring to it. If that's the image you want for your baby then go for it!

Seriously though, why not? If you like it go for it - what does it matter what a bunch of strangers on MN think of it? There are some lovely Dereks out there.

I think it's not quite it's time to come back. I know one elderly man with this name.

I remember the phrase 'a bit of a Derek' which wasn't complimentary. I think it might have originated with Corrie

No idea how widespread it was, not how well remembered now. It's enough to put me off.

My cat is Dennis. Here he is. Yes pretty cute. His best friend is a little black dot called Mildred. Cuddling is their favourite thing.

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No,dont do Derek..you will blight him.

It does have a kind of male-stalker/flasher ring to it. If that's the image you want for your baby then go for it!

In One Tree Hill, there was a stalker named Derek. He was referred to as "Psycho Derek", as though that was his name.

I know a 3yo Derek. Derek Junior to give him his full name.

God no. Just no.

Doubters: don't diss Derek.

Nah, not yet. For me, Derek sits with the likes of Ray, Colin, Roger, Keith, Roy and Alan. My parents' generation and all feel a bit dated/naff to me.

The current trend for old names is from my grandparents' generation.

If Derek has a come back, it'll be when our kids start having children.

In One Tree Hill, there was a stalker named Derek. He was referred to as "Psycho Derek", as though that was his name.

I wondered why I'd got the idea from, now I remember!

^where

I think it's ironically brilliant & genuinely think it'd be great.

Would make a real change from the countless Harry's, Alfie's, Oliver's & Jack's that will be the Kevin's, Darren's & Gary's of 2030

It conjures up visions of late 70s suburban hell for me, living in a cul de sac, playing golf with Roy and Trevor, washing the Ford Granada on a Sunday, G Plan furniture, pampas grass, and shag pile carpets.

Is Dirk a form of Derek? If it is I would prefer to go with that.