I don't normally ever go for names in the top 100, heck usually not in the top 200 but I like Blake enough to consider it.
First question, how popular do you feel Blake is?
Second question, I am worried about names running together. Our kids have hyphenated last names and the first part is Kelly. Blake Kelly-__.What do you think? Deal breaker?
ETA: I'm not talking about this baby, I'm talking about a possible future boy.
Re: S/O Blake
I agree with the "Blakelly"... it runs together in my ears, too.
I do love Blake, though. I only know one, and he's in his 30's.
#2 - EDD Nov. 15, '14
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my boy cousin is Blake but I also think of Blake Lively the actress...
I've met a Blakemore which I didn't realize was a name but would give you the nn Blake, he's in his 30s and from down south so maybe more popular there?
and I've met a Blakeley (boy)
I don't like it on a girl either....
My son is Jack Connolly C----- (hard C last name) and I don't think it sounds weird. I actually never even thought of the letters running together until I read a post asking about it on here a while back. I think Blake Kelly-Lastname would be fine.
ETA: I don't think Blake is super popular right now and yes, it's definitely better on a boy than a girl.
I only know one Blake, and he's in his early 20s.
I like the name and Blake Kelly-_____ doesn't bother me at all.
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