Surname as a first name.

elisbloom

We will be welcoming our first baby boy in April and are having a hard time picking a name. My husband really likes Foxton Theodore. It's a family name and he would really like to use it. I like it a lot too, but I wasn't sure if it really worked as a first name. Thoughts?

Bringmemylongswordho

Enh... I'd middle name it personally. Foxton isn’t a common surname and kinda looks like you made up something so you could call him fox.

Theodore Foxton sounds pretty great though, and you could still nn him Fox if you like.

lm45678

Bringmemylongswordho said:

Enh... I'd middle name it personally. Foxton isn’t a common surname and kinda looks like you made up something so you could call him fox.

Theodore Foxton sounds pretty great though, and you could still nn him Fox if you like.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

elisbloom

That's what I was worried about. I don't want it to look like a made up name even though it's not. I do like Theodore Foxton and it sounds good with our last name.

llbne

Yeah I'd go for Theodore Foxton. I don't like last names as first names but it's a cool mn.

elisbloom

Cool, thanks!

LNic5

It depends on the surname...some work, some don't. In this case, I really don't think Foxton works as a first name but could be a great meaningful middle name...Theodore Foxton would be a great choice!!

atcwag

My maiden name is Graham. I love that name for a boy, but hubby vetoed. Boo.

breezycat

I think Foxton could work for a middle name but definitely not for a first name.

g8trkim

Agreed about using Theodore Foxton for the reasons above.

elisbloom

Thank you!

bbiutmcph

I think Foxton is actually pretty cool in the middle spot and gives an edge to Theodore I like it! You could always use Fox as a nn as well. Theodore Foxton gets my vote

MamaWren919

I think Foxton seems made up and like you're trying really hard to make Fox happen. I agree that Theodore Foxton is much better.

wlr1030

Another vote for Theodore Foxton

Latina211508

Theodore Foxton

elisbloom

Thank you! I'm feeling good about Theodore Foxton! ☺️

Aspen1223

I really like Theodore Foxton! I think that's a great middle name and like others said, you could always call him Fox.

m8881

Totally agree with everyone. Theodore Foxton is great.

aj1327

I love Theodore Foxton. I like both Fox or Theo for nicknames.

I also really like Graham. It was on our list for DS but didn't sound great with our last name.

WildWhat

I am going to go a different direction than most folks here and advocate for Foxton! It's not "made up," sounds great--both cool and intelligent, educated, athletic or artistic--and don't think it should be buried as a middle name for fear of being different. I could totally see a lawyer named Foxton, or doctor or author or scientist. Plus, Fox is ADORABLE for a sweet little toddler. I say go for it!

holli0801

I like surnames as first names when it is a family name... With that said, I might think you made up foxton bc I have never seen it as a surname. I think it comes down to how often you want to explain, spell, and deal with questions every time you say it...

holli0801

Wanted to add... I do like the nn fox. And a mn like Theo allows him to go by that if he chooses