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Honest opinions on Dexter

33 replies

jumpyjan · 24/11/2008 20:18

I have a girls name list of about 20 but have really struggled with boys names.

I found Dexter in a baby name book and think I love it! Full middle name would be James.

DH thinks he likes it but is not sure. Its quite different and other names we are considering are much more popular - Harry etc.

Honestly what do you think of Dexter James?

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scorpio1 · 24/11/2008 20:21

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Dexter William is my fictional ds3s name. fabby. I like Dex/y for short too.

Tortington · 24/11/2008 20:21

dexter is a mass murderer tv series.

also has a laboratory

flowerybeanbag · 24/11/2008 20:24

I love it, and would have had it on the list for DS but it sounds a bit Marvel Comics when combined with our surname.

luckylady74 · 24/11/2008 20:27

There was a character in Dynasty called Dex Dexter, but I don't suppose there's many saddos that remember that like me

It's ok imo

I did quite fancy the actor Dexter Fletcher when he was in Press Gang circa 1986, but then I saw him in the flesh a couple of years ago and the magic had gone - yet again not that relevent!

DoubleBluff · 24/11/2008 20:29

I think ots a really cool name.

Hulababy · 24/11/2008 20:29

I'm not keen sorry.

nigglewiggle · 24/11/2008 20:32

I liked it but DH said it sounded too American and that put me off. The Serial killer thing would have put me off too, if i'd known it then!

Sesi · 24/11/2008 20:32

I hear the name Dexter and I think Sociopath!

It also seems a bit of a chav name around here so an all round no from me.

Umlellala · 24/11/2008 20:32

Love it. Was dd's 'boy' name...

hecate · 24/11/2008 20:34

it's ok, but I instantly think of the series. I also think there will be a gazillion of them, since many people choose names from tv.

luckywinner · 24/11/2008 20:34

I think its a completely fabulous name.

loler · 24/11/2008 20:38

I really like it but wouldn't be brave enough to use it.

I have never heard of the tv programme, by the time he gets to be of an age where he/his friends will know about that sort of programme will be long gone!

I just think of press gang too - not a bad thing. And dexter cows (a breed) but I hang around farms too much!

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SantasMerkin · 24/11/2008 20:41

I know someone with a Dexter,its a good name.

grumpalina · 24/11/2008 20:46

Love it. Love it. Love it. Wanted it for DS2 but was vetoed by DP. DS would really have suited it as well!

dinny · 24/11/2008 20:47

love it

chequersandchess · 24/11/2008 20:47

Not hugely keen.

Loved press gang though!

SNOWBall4girlz · 24/11/2008 20:51

I like it was one of my shortlisted names but with 4 girls never got a chance
think it sounds lovely dexter james DJ very cool

jumpyjan · 24/11/2008 20:52

...interesting - it seems most of you like it!

I hadn't heard of the tv series until I googled the name earlier so don't think I will worry about that one.

I also don't know anyone called Dexter yet so that appeals although it may become more popular.

Loler - I also think of Dexter cows but thats because I live in the country! They are lovely cute little cows too though arnt they!

I still think I really like it but not sure what the family will think.

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Ronaldinhio · 24/11/2008 20:53

nice name for a shaggy dog

with interesting eyebrows

EnchantedwithEdwardCullen · 24/11/2008 20:54

Dexter James is my sons name!

It really is

So obviously I think its a fab name!

We call him DJ and Dexxy.

my lovely Dexxy

jumpyjan · 24/11/2008 21:03

Enchanted - your son is beautiful! What a cutie.

You are obviously a fan of the name then!

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RachieB · 24/11/2008 21:43

hmm i dont hate it, but dont love it either

it does go nicely with James

MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNoo · 24/11/2008 21:48

Me and My dh have had this conversation already. We like the name but we also watched and like the TV series. Anyway, Dexter may be the Bay Harbor Butcher but he only kills bad people.

fruitstick · 24/11/2008 21:55

is a lovely name but for some unknown reason reminds me of a Jack Russell

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