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Middle names for Fox

206 replies

crimsonowl · 13/02/2026 22:49

firstly i dont want any comments on the name this is dd’s baby, ive suggested other names but she wont budge from Fox and has bought personalised things etc

She hasnt got a middle name in mind, our surname in Joseph and shes out of ideas

Any ideas will be appreciated

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Wowzel · 13/02/2026 22:50

Fur?

2pence · 13/02/2026 22:51

Sake?

ThatMintMember · 13/02/2026 22:51

Den?

MrsBadEnoch · 13/02/2026 22:52

Hunter

BookLogistics · 13/02/2026 22:53

Unfortunately with a first name as your surname I think they will
go through life with people assuming their name is Joseph Fox. Or maybe fortunately.

crimsonowl · 13/02/2026 22:53

I know the name is ridiculous, its not my choice for a baby but she wont change her mind. I suggested it as a middle name instead and a more “normal” first name but nope, I just get called controlling

The jokey suggestions aren't helpful.

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Sometimeswinning · 13/02/2026 22:53

Mulder

Flukingflukes · 13/02/2026 22:54

With an unusual name, I would pair it with something more traditional.

Fox Jonathan
Fox Alexander
Fox Edward
Fox Matthew
Fox Oliver

LadyCrustybread · 13/02/2026 22:54

Kit

MrsBadEnoch · 13/02/2026 22:54

Terrier

ClaudiasDreadfulEyeliner · 13/02/2026 22:54

Glove? No but seriously, Fox isn't that weird these days so don't worry too much. As for middle names, Gregory? Victor? Robin? Edward?

balletflatblister · 13/02/2026 22:55

Fox Alexander sounds really nice. I like Fox and don't think it sounds ridiculous for any X Files fan

PashaMinaMio · 13/02/2026 22:55

Leveret

cleaningthebog · 13/02/2026 22:55

Is Fox a male name or a female name?

crimsonowl · 13/02/2026 22:56

cleaningthebog · 13/02/2026 22:55

Is Fox a male name or a female name?

Sorry should've said, it's a boy

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Brewtiful · 13/02/2026 22:56

BookLogistics · 13/02/2026 22:53

Unfortunately with a first name as your surname I think they will
go through life with people assuming their name is Joseph Fox. Or maybe fortunately.

I would agree with this. As for middle names I would suggest something more traditional incase he grows bored of being called Fox.

StampOnTheGround · 13/02/2026 22:56

I like Fox Alexander

Offleyhoo · 13/02/2026 22:57

I guess something classic. I don't hear anyone making jokes about Bear Grylls and it's no different really.

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 13/02/2026 22:57

Basil

OriginalSkang · 13/02/2026 22:58

I quite like it

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 13/02/2026 22:58

BookLogistics · 13/02/2026 22:53

Unfortunately with a first name as your surname I think they will
go through life with people assuming their name is Joseph Fox. Or maybe fortunately.

This.

Brewtiful · 13/02/2026 22:58

Offleyhoo · 13/02/2026 22:57

I guess something classic. I don't hear anyone making jokes about Bear Grylls and it's no different really.

Bear Grylls is his nickname. He isn't actually called Bear I believe his name is actually Edward.

Magnificentkitteh · 13/02/2026 22:58

I think you could definitely do worse than Fox. But I'd probably try and go for a classic/slightly pretentious middle name

Fox Rupert Joseph
Fox Meredith Joseph
Fox Llewellyn Joseph
Fox Marlborough Joseph

Etc

Offleyhoo · 13/02/2026 22:58

William?

Runningtowards · 13/02/2026 22:58

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