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[myiris.livejournal.com]

What do you think about the name Dexter? I am aware there is a drama or something on Showtime by this name. Is there too much of an association to get past? Also, what would you pair it with?

While I've seen the tv show, that is not why I like the name, just to be clear.

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[http://users.livejournal.com/___heyvanity/]

I like it. I'm not a Dexter fan (haven't really watched it), but I've heard it's a great series. I think by the time the child is older, the association will be gone, but for now, yes, I think people may associate the name with the series. I also think of Dexter's Laboratory which is actually really cute.

[myiris.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much exactly my take on it. We may catch some flack if we decided to use this name, but in a few years OUR Dexter would be the only one they associate with the name, most likely. A lot of our friends are big fans of the show, so I wouldn't want it to seem like some sort of pop-culture reference. I brought it up because my wife and I weren't even discussing baby names and I suddenly said, "if you HAD TO name a son today, right now, what name would you pick - GO!" and Dexter was her answer. It was so random; it's not even on our List. But I really like it, so it is Now!

[twinklieetoes.livejournal.com]

HAH! My husband's cousin had a son and named him Dexter Data. Dexter for Dexter's Labratory (the cartoon) and Data for Star Trek. And to make things more hillarious, this kid was born with a curly red afro, just like Dex! But he is such a Dexter and I have since grown to love the name, but good lord is that kid set up to be a nerd! LOL

Just thought I would share the story since you brought up the name lol

[myiris.livejournal.com]

I lol'd at Dexter Data, but honestly it's kinda great :) We couldn't seem to think of anything as a MN when we were playing around with it. We were thinking something kinda unusual or interesting for a MN; something that can't be a first name really. But still nothing sounds good with it imo.

[myiris.livejournal.com]

My wife actually just suggested Dexter Cotton [last name would be Ward], because Cotton is a family name on her side and Ward is my last name. I kinda like that a lot...she's full of great ideas tonight lol

[forthemorrow.livejournal.com]

I love the show, and the character, but still can't get the Point Dexter references out of my head. And we have one boy 'D' name and a family of D boys on my SO's side so the letter is out in future. Otherwise, I think it's making a comeback. : )

[forthemorrow.livejournal.com]

We named our son Desmond and get a lot of the "Oh, like LOST?" It had NOTHING to do with LOST, thank you. Ergh.

[myiris.livejournal.com]

I love the name Desmond. It was one that my wife initially vetoed and though it's not Why, she did bring up the Lost reference. I'm just not sure that these more obscure shows will even be easily recalled by the time my kiddo can spell his/her own name.

[wiccanfire11.livejournal.com]

I actually kind of like. I think it's a cute name for a kid and one that an adult can grow into as well.

It'd be hard to use a name that wasn't somehow connected with one show or another so I don't think that should be a huge concern. Someone will always find some association to make with a name.

[designingdreams.livejournal.com]

I think it's a cute name, but I think there's a difference between a name that's 'somehow connected' with a TV show, and a name that is the title of a TV show.

For example, if someone told me they named their child 'Blossom' or 'Clarissa', the corresponding shows would be the first reference that came to mind, and they haven't been on TV in probably decades.

[contagia.livejournal.com]

I think it's really cute. I would go for it if you really like it. I agree with the show probably blowing over by the time he is older and people probably won't relate the two names. :)

[sarahness.livejournal.com]

I like it. I'd pair it with something classic to offset the oddness of Dexter.

[frost.livejournal.com]

This name always makes me think of nerds because of Poindexter- a character from Felix the Cat. Apparently, poindexter as a term for nerd is because of this character. I also think of the cartoon character Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory (a nerd) and the tv show (which I've never seen).

I don't really like it. I don't mind the connotation much, but I don't care for the sound. Right now there might be some association, but I'm sure it would eventually blow over. =)

[kort-ni.livejournal.com]

I love the name, but my husband says he's uncomfortable naming a child with the same name as a fictional serial killer (even a lovable adorable one).

He makes the connection and thinks others will as well and if Dex wasn't a serial killer it wouldn't bother him, but as it is...

So we're saving Dexter for our next pet, it was the only compromise we could come up with.

[myiris.livejournal.com]

Yea, I am a little wary of that connection. Like I mentioned above, a lot of our friends are big fans of the show and I've seen it - it seems like a great show and the guy that plays Dexter reminds me of my dad when he was younger, which is weird and creepy lol.

It may very well be one of the few names we consider giving our future son, because our love is of the Name and not necessarily in connection with that show, but then again I do foresee having to again and again say, "yes, his name is Dexter. no, NOT after the show." Seems like we can come up with some connection or weird reason why people would pick at nearly every one of the names my wife and i mutually love. It's so annoying lol, I have to figure out where to draw the line in letting it matter I guess.

[rosemere-rat.livejournal.com]

Dexter James
Dexter Charles
Dexter Patrick
Dexter Olson
Dexter Cameron
Dexter Samuel
Dexter Adam

[greyhowl.livejournal.com]

I know a 2 year old named Dexter, his baby brother is named Wyatt.

I think it's an awesome name :)

[myiris.livejournal.com]

That's a cute sibset. Do you know what Dexter's middle name is? That seems to be our hang-up with it - what does it sound good with?

[laminy.livejournal.com]

The show is what I instantly think of. Then this creepy kid who went to high school with me and took Viagra. But other than that, beyond all that, I still don't like it. It's...I just don't think it's a nice name.

[duckduckcaboose.livejournal.com]

I think it will be quite a while until the name Dexter is not associated with a [albeit lovable] serial killer or the cartoon. Aside from that, the name's not really my style anyway.