Dakota

[upsideup]

What do you think of it?
We don't know the sex yet but are considering Dakota for both.

I don't like it at all

Would you be naming them after the song, plane or hotel? Personally it’s a no from me.

I knew a few girls names Dakota back in the US when I was growing up. Never met a boy with the name but I don't see why not. It's a nice name.

Don’t like it at all, especially not for a boy.

I personally wouldn't - afaik it's a Native American tribe as well as the names of the states. I wouldn't use that kind of name without links to the area.

Dakota is a lovely name, very popular in America

Awful name, definitely not suitable for a boy

I know both a boy and girl Dakota. I've always loved the name!

Love it! More for a girl than a boy though

I think it is a little odd out of any context such as US roots etc.

Awful under any circumstances for a girl, and worse for a boy.

Terrible idea.

I think it is lovely but I have never been to dokota and would feel weird naming my child after a place I have never been. Also love nebraska and arkensaw (how the gell Dow you spell that) not not as names for people. Just love the sound.

It's a popular girls name in America. I wouldn't choose it for a boy

@upsideup what's your connection to Dakota? If there isn't one, then possibly be prepared for a lot of 🤨 / when you're asked that question eleventy billion times, as you surely will be.
If you do have a connection to Dakota, then I reckon it's a lovely choice. 💗

Me and DH both spent 10 years living in america which is where we met and probably first heard the name. No paticular connection to though, we just love the name.
I prefer it for a girl, DH prefers it for a boy.

My friends dd is Dakota, named after the song. I like it on her, but not sure I would choose it myself iyswim

I like it, I grew up in the states though where it is a lot more common... I think the negative reaction from the uk is due to people being familiar with our as a place, rather than a name.