Name Blake for a boy... what do you think?

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What do you think of the name Blake for a boy ? Is it a good name?

I really like it.

I'm not keen on surnames as Christian names, but Blake is ok.

Well, I like Blake for a boy. Other people must like it too because it is in the top 100 boys names.

If you like Blake, go for it

Blake is a mixed name for me. I know of two Blakes, one a mid 30s male and v posh with a double barrelled surname, and the other a 9yo loud mouthed unruly little boy. I can see both ‘chav’ and ‘sophisticated’ elements to the name

I don't like it.

But even if I did, I wouldn't consider it sophisticated.

That was the boys name we'd picked. I still love it.

Reminds me of Quentin Blake, but not Sui like it as a first name

But not sure (sorry.. predictive text)

I like the name Blake.

There's a Blake in DS class at school. He is naughty.

Not a fan of that name in all honesty.. Just a bit too corny American for me sorry.

Reminds me of the character in Madam Secretary (which is a very good thing). I've no idea how it might be perceived over here - it is pretty rare. I understand the "American" comments. I like it.

Like another poster I don't usually like surnamey names but this one seems a bit more acceptable somehow. I think by some weird mental association with the word "flake" I picture snow when I hear it.

I know a few, some girls and some boys, they are all Americans.

I like it, it does remind me a bit of Blake Carrington in Dynasty, but that's not a bad association. It is very masculine, but could see it suiting a cute little boy too.

My grandson is called Blake. DD chose it as her paternal great grandparents last name is Blakey.
Blake is nearly 4 & a very bright little boy. I'm biased but I do like the name.

I know a Blake.

Blake Seven comes up all the time; bizarrely. It might be old, but for some reason, it won't die. He's not overly old, either - he's 24.

I like it.

My ex childminder’s son is called Blake my then 5 year old kept mistaking ly calling him Flake lol.

If you like it and your partner likes it and it goes with your surname go for it. Who cares what people think.

I don't love it but it certainly isn't awful.

I don't mind it, but I definitely wouldn't describe it as 'sophisticated'.

Sorry, strongly dislike

I knew one and he was/is a massive twat.

I like it both for a girl and a boy.

Xavier Blake Levi Reckstatt?