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Opinions on Baker?

62 replies

Firsttimerat35 · 26/03/2020 22:49

28 weeks with our gorgeous boy and top of the list right now is Finn....but Baker is starting to grow on me!! Too out there?? I really don't want a common name where his friends will have to say his surname to tell him apart, but nothing too odd that will get him teased either!! Who knew choosing a name was to hard!!

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Ikeameatballs · 26/03/2020 22:50

Awful!

Would you consider Fishmonger? What about Butcher or Candlestickmaker?

DramaAlpaca · 26/03/2020 22:50

As a first name? No, not good. Stick with Finn, it's nice.

MyOtherProfile · 26/03/2020 22:51

If you have a particular fondness for cakes and bread go for it. Otherwise no.

ChewChewIsMySpiritAnimal · 26/03/2020 22:52

Bloody hell woman your pregnancy hormones are taking over. Baker is possibly the worst name I've ever seen suggested on here. And that's saying something.

Daffie19 · 26/03/2020 22:52

Reminds me of dog food...! Sorry!?

BrunoLovesMe · 26/03/2020 22:54

I like it

ErrolTheDragon · 26/03/2020 22:54

nothing too odd that will get him teased either!!

So, not Baker then.

Finn is fine.

Shmithecat2 · 26/03/2020 22:54

Awful

middleager · 26/03/2020 22:55

Master Baker.

Seriously?

POP7777777 · 26/03/2020 22:55

I don't think Baker is a good choice. I think he may get teased. Finn, however, is lovely. 😁

Choccyp1g · 26/03/2020 22:55

I love job names, especially Mason, but i can't see it for Baker. Sorry.

SpillTheTeaa · 26/03/2020 22:56

Baker? Eh...
I know someone with the last name Baker. It isn't a first name.
Finn is great.

user1493494961 · 26/03/2020 22:58

Ridiculous.

VenusClapTrap · 26/03/2020 22:59

Baker is bad.

Flordelice · 26/03/2020 23:00

Sorry, I don’t like Baker. I do like Finn.

How about Flynn or Fletcher?

JuneJuly · 26/03/2020 23:01

Nope.

There are many occupation/surname type names that are well established these days as first names... Baker is not one of them!

ownround · 26/03/2020 23:01

I'm not one to rain on a parade - each to their own when it comes to names...but I have to say, I'm with @Choccyp1g

Finn is really nice. ( I also don't know of a single one. South East. ) If that helps.

TwoKnocks · 26/03/2020 23:03

Only if your surname is another craft/trade name, so he’s Baker Baker, or Baker Tailor or Baker Thatcher, or Baker Fletcher.

Honestly, OP, it’s awful. It’s a fine surname but as a first name it makes me think of a gingerbread man with currant eyes in a chef’s toque.

emilybrontescorsett · 26/03/2020 23:04

Baker is awful.

TrickyKid · 26/03/2020 23:05

No. It's a surname.

IHeartKingThistle · 26/03/2020 23:06

I've taught a Baker, he was African. He kind of rocked it but I still think it's a terrible name!

hotcrossbun4321 · 26/03/2020 23:09

No. Butcher and Candlestickmaker come to mind.

Maybe Cooper or Tucker if you're into the surnames thing

JuneJuly · 26/03/2020 23:09

One of my favourite boy names is Parker tho', would you consider that maybe?

123Dancewithme · 27/03/2020 01:15

Awful

Thepigeonsarecoming · 27/03/2020 01:17

My dog loves Bakers dog food, he approves 😂

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