Dexter

[Cartwrightandson]

Any thoughts?

I know one - it’s a spaniel.

Love

It's the name of a series about a psychopathic killer so I think a lot of people would associate the name with that. Otherwise a nice name though. You don't hear it much.

Estate agent (it’s a big one in our part of London) or the serial killer TV show.

I liked it enough it was on our shortlist but ultimately we rejected it due to the TV Show association.

Again, it's very American.

Love! This was on my boy list.

Don't worry about the tv show...Teddy seems awful popular right now given we've just had a Ted Bundy moment in film and tv. Can't say I think of a killer every time I meet one of those!

The TV drama about a serial killer springs to mind, or Dexter's Laboratory. It's not a name you hear in everyday use probably because of the TV associations

I like it but people will think serial killer and dog’s name.

I too know a spaniel called Dexter. My first reaction was 'a dog's name.'
But pets now get human names more, look at Monty Don's dogs. So maybe it can't be avoided.

Bad estate agent associations for me, but it’s quite a nice name

Dexter's Journey. A children's story about an heroic rubber duck that travels the world.

You DO hear a lot of dogs "Dexter! Dexter!"

Also, as per pp, a big estate agent chain here in London which is not always well thought of. Not relevant if you live further afield though.

BUT... I think it is a very cute name for a boy. Can you imagine it for an adult? If yes, go for it.

I really like it. The dogs and fictional serial killer don’t bother me. Plus he only killed the bad guys.

It’s trying to be cool and failing. I’d guess Dexter’s sister would be Indie.

Love it, it was on my baby name list. There are 2 in my sons playschool class.

Love it!

I just think of the TV Series and my friends GSD dog.

Immediately think of the TV series.

Yup. Not a cute baby name I'm afraid.

Awful, by association with late MIL’s horrid dog.

My nephew is a Dexter, he's 10. Not one single person has ever mentioned the TV series. I guess it's a bit old hat now, and nobody his generation will recall it.

It makes me think of Dexter Mayhew from One Day so....dreamy

I have a lovely (english) adult male friend called Dexter. It's a great name!

I like the name. I liked the serial killer show too, but it's not like he was a real serial killer and honestly the character was pretty likeable so its not even that bad of an association. it's also going to be a very old show for your kid as they grow up, I doubt their peers will know it.

So long as your child will be right handed, go for it! Dexter is latin for "right", sinister for left. Hence the word dexterous.

nb. Loved the "Dexter" series.