Baxter

thepumpkinsituation

Did you think anchorman?

I love this name, but I am worried it sounds too much like a dogs name.  What do you think?  Do you think it would be cruel to name my boy with a name commonly used for dogs?

BabyS.

I think of Baxter the dog in Anchorman... sorry!

Brady1*

I know 2 cats named Baxter, I think it's a pretty common pet name. 

braveangel2

Baxter is an old occupational name that oddly enough means 'female baker'. For me, I associate it with the black and white film my mom made me sit through. I can see the appeal with it's closeness to Dexter, but I can't shake the negative connection I have. Even after that, it makes me think of backstabber.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094713/

and thoughts on dogs and kids names...

https://www.namecandy.com/name-lady/2010/07/05/does-the-dog-have-dibs-on-my-grandmas-name

and

https://www.namecandy.com/name-lady/2010/05/17/can-i-name-my-baby-after-the-dog

.

MontyMrs

I think Baxter the cat from the meow mix commercials.

juliagulia322

My dog's name is Baxter.

oliviasmom08

Sorry... totally a dog's name to me. And no, i wouldn't use it for my son because of that association. 

lovemytwoboys

I immediately thought of a road here. I'm undecided on it. I guess it is more of a pet name, but I think it could grow on me.

ReniaB

Baxter is a pharmaceutical company

dxiechicken41

katiemac12345

Total pet name

ajoy1332

Definitely a dog name to me!

LMS05

My aunt has a dog named Baxter so that's immediately what I think of. I can't picture a human named Baxter. Sorry!

Under.the.Rose

BabyS.:

I think of Baxter the dog in Anchorman... sorry!

Yep! Thinking of a dog in pajamas with head-gear on right at this very moment. hehe

Ricola

dxiechicken41:

Hahahaha, that was the first picture that I though if when I read the title of this thread, too. 

pinkflipflops44

i think dog and always will.

mchupie

Anchorman, sorry.

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