Kirk

macska3

WDYT of Kirk? I know the huuuge Star Trek connection will phase some, but I think it's a solid name. I can picture a cute little Kirk, and a respectable adult named Kirk too. Thoughts, opinions, concerns, etc?

macska3

mjreilly2 said:

I just don't like the sound of it. Kind of harsh, blunt and too much K for me.

First thoughts are Star Trek (doesn't bother me) and Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains—Candace "DJ Tanner" Cameron's brother).

I like the sound of Clark(e) more.

I'd love to use Clark, but I can't.

saham07

I love Kirk ....it had been on my list for years! Such a strong handsome name that is underused.

Manderlin923

I don't like it. What about Curtis/Kurt?

macska3

Manderlin923 said:

I don't like it. What about Curtis/Kurt?

I never liked Kurt, actually. To me it seems harsher than Kirk

plunderb

I agree that it's a fine, respectable name. It's not very current-sounding, but I can see it working for a family with a soft spot for mid-century modern.

I do think "Church of Scotland" whenever I see it, but that's not a bad association (depending on your politics/theology, I guess).

ginger1228

I like it. I don't immediately think of Captain Kirk even though I grew up being a Star Trek fan. My first thought was Kirk Cameron.

Edited for spelling.

Sassenach1743

I like Kirk. I think it's a strong choice and I also like that it's under used these day. And I don't automatically associate it with Star Trek or Kirk Cameron. I say go for it

Zimger

I like it. I couldn't use it because I'm too much of a Trekkie and that's immediately what people would think. 

Jags8

I don't even think of Star Trek. I just don't like the sound of it.

le bebe xo

Kirk sounds like a dad name. Your friend: "meet my dad, Kirk". Sounds dated to me.

sasq09

So glad I'm not the only one who immediately thought of Gilmore Girls! But I say if you like the name, don't worry about the associations in other peoples minds!

CiderWench

It's not bad. I much prefer Kurt.

thegoodpotato

I like Kirk. I am not a huge Trekkie, but I've watched my fair share, and I don't go there immediately.

It's a good strong name. I've worked with quite a few Kirks in my job (I work with a lot of older men) and have good associations.

WashingtonQueen

I really like Kirk!

LisaG09

I like Kirk though I like Kurt more...I know a Kirk that comes from a super respectable family in my community. I remember when he was a little kid, a handsome teenager (that all the girls crushed on), a confused young adult (he broke into the school as some sort of drunken prank, his daddy got him out of jail time though), and now as a respectable adult. It totally worked for him his whole life, I think it's a nice strong name.