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Is Beckham too out there?

67 replies

StinkyPooper · 26/07/2026 23:13

Bit of a long shot but how do we feel about Beckham as a first name? Obviously it’s hard to separate from David, Victoria, and all that at this point, but wondering if it’s too loaded or if it still works as a forename?

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Besidemyselfwithworry · 26/07/2026 23:15

Just no

I’m not a fan of last names used at first names anyway but particularly not this!

would you call a baby Giggs or Best?????

JacknDiane · 26/07/2026 23:16

Oh god please dont.

IFancyABaconSarnie · 26/07/2026 23:16

😂
Imagine twins being called Beckham and Packham (as in Chris Packham).

Berlinlover · 26/07/2026 23:16

No

Baileyss · 26/07/2026 23:17

Nooooo

Mapleunicorn · 26/07/2026 23:17

Sorry but it’s completely synonymous with the Beckham family. I would assume anyone who named a child that was a massive fan of them and I would feel quite sorry for the child. Please don’t.

Culpeper · 26/07/2026 23:17

😂😂 No

Blueuggboots · 26/07/2026 23:18

Ffs. WHY??!
they’ll probably sue you. 🤣

StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind1 · 26/07/2026 23:18

Absolutely not.

Wherethedogsits · 26/07/2026 23:18

It’s not a first name and it’s naff.

SpottyPyjama · 26/07/2026 23:23

or if it still works as a forename?

It never worked as a forename.

pinkerballs · 26/07/2026 23:24

ham for short, not a fan. Sorry! I think it's a tacky name

ilovepixie · 26/07/2026 23:25

I am a massive Beckham fan but even I wouldn’t name my child that.

Pistachiocake · 26/07/2026 23:26

Don't get why anyone would, as even by the time he/she is at school, it'll still be associated with that family.
If you want that link, just go with David, because even though you know why yo picked it, no one will immediately think of that.

OccasionalHope · 26/07/2026 23:39

Cringeworthy, would totally assume you were a football fan in the 90s.

Growingaseed · 26/07/2026 23:42

I mean I would put it in a similar ranking as naming your daughter Prosecco.

Please don't do it

Firetreev · 26/07/2026 23:49

That's dreadful.

SilveryBear · 26/07/2026 23:52

pinkerballs · 26/07/2026 23:24

ham for short, not a fan. Sorry! I think it's a tacky name

It would be Becks, surely.

Either way, just no.

Even if you’re a die hard Man U / football fan. No. And if you’re not then why would you even consider this???

SpottyAlpaca · 26/07/2026 23:53

Nice trolling, OP. 👏👏👏

KeptWomanSummer · 26/07/2026 23:54

Surely a joke post?

Is it that you love footballers or cringe celebrities?

Crouch/Lineker/Scholes

Kardashian/Price/Essex

mathanxiety · 26/07/2026 23:54

I think it's too closely associated with David.

Beckett might be an alternative?

Calliopespa · 27/07/2026 05:58

When are you actually due OP?

(nodding credulously)

IglesiasPiggl · 27/07/2026 06:42

It is the surname of a globally famous family. That's all it is. It isn't a first name and the only thing people will think the moment they hear it is the Beckham family. For the whole of your child's life.

AustenitesUnite · 27/07/2026 07:29

Are there any other names you're considering, @StinkyPooper ?

If so, what are they?

Just asking for a friend

Dontgetstuckinthepast · 27/07/2026 07:31

God, no. Imagine a child being associated with that lot.