I like it better for a boy, but I plan to use that name for a girl if we do not have any boys...I say if you like it then you should definitely use it.
The only time I've heard Parker as a name is the fact that both my sister and I have boy cats named Parker (pure coincidence...those were the names they came with). So for a girl, I don't think it works. But I agree with other folks that Brooke Parker would be good...
Definitely screams out BOY when I hear the name Parker. I'm not a fan of the name for a boy either...known too many Parker's who were not nice people. I don't think Parker is a name that crosses over well to be a girl's name.
It makes me think of Parker Posey too. I like the name in general and think it could be cute for a girl. We are considering Preston for a girl (which very few people on here liked), so I obviously like the boy names for girls.
Actually, it's almost an inside joke. My middle name is Brooke. My best friend's middle name is Brooke. My grandmother has always called me "BlueRidge Brooke" and I guess that started the spread. My mom goes by "Mommy Brooke" and she calls any of my close friends "Katy Brooke, Kindsay Brooke, etc." and they call themselves that. It's all rather silly, but a sentimental thing - especially for my grandmother (who we call Mee Maw Brooke)
But I don't care for it as a first name. I know too many Brooke's.
Re: Thoughts on Parker (girl)
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Too much of a boy's name.
What about Brooke Parker? I think that's much better.
This, I have a new boy cousin named Parker so I am biased. I love the idea of using your maiden name though.
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Love Parker for a girl.
It has been on our list since we got PG the first time but DH is leaning toward another name now so we'll see.
I like Parker, it reminds me of the actress Parker Posey, but DH vetoed it a loooooong time ago. Not a fan of Brooke as a mn, doesn't flow very well.
What exactly do you mean that the name Brooke is popular in your family?
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THIS! I love the name for a girl and I love Parker Posey!
Actually, it's almost an inside joke. My middle name is Brooke. My best friend's middle name is Brooke. My grandmother has always called me "BlueRidge Brooke" and I guess that started the spread. My mom goes by "Mommy Brooke" and she calls any of my close friends "Katy Brooke, Kindsay Brooke, etc." and they call themselves that. It's all rather silly, but a sentimental thing - especially for my grandmother (who we call Mee Maw Brooke)
But I don't care for it as a first name. I know too many Brooke's.
Parker is on my girl list too! Love it!
and I like the sound of Parker Brooke