Husband finally suggested a boy name, WDYT? (Longish)

Nephs13

The entire time I've been pg, I've been the one suggesting name possiblities for our son, and DH has been shooting most of them down.  Finally, the other day, he comes to me with a name he completely adores: Daxton.

I had never heard of Daxton, although I've heard of Dax, and when I asked him if he made it up he said no, it is a real name and actually the name of a city in France.  He proceeds to tell me how he loves this name and really loves the idea of the baby having the same initials as him (his name is Dylan Grant G__, so the baby would be Daxton Geoffrey G__, where "Geoffrey" is my father's name).  We both agree that we prefer names that are not on the "most popular" lists, so something unique (but not made up).

Anyway, I keep flip-flopping on the name.  Somedays I really love it's uniqueness, but sometimes I'm not sure if it's too out there.  I am happy DH has finally taken an interest at least!

Any thoughts as if this is a good name or is it atrocious?

ivs112

It's not atrocious but it's not good.

joanithegreat

It isn't my style at all. It does sound made up but I wouldn't say it is horrible.

ETA: There is a professional beach volleyball player from the USA named Daxton Holdren.  I couldn't find any place in France called Daxton, but there is a Dax in France.

 

cokt

I've heard worse. It is not super awful, but I definitely think it sounds made up. At least it is easy to pronounce and not spelled weird. Dax as a nn could definitely grow on me, it is just the full name of Daxton that isn't great for me.

ali1007

I like Dax, but not Daxton.. and I like Dexter better than Daxton.

BelleBaby

I don't know.  Something about it makes it sound harsh.  It must be the "D" at the beginning because I like Paxton better.  But I'm not the biggest fan of names with "x" in them. 

What about Dayton?  Or Dalton? 

d.cubed

ali1007:

I like Dax, but not Daxton.. and I like Dexter better than Daxton.

This.  Plus, the nn "Dex" is super similar to "Dax."  Then you get the sound that you and DH like without the "made-up" feeling that Daxton has. 

braveangel2

To me it looks like the next name in a long line of Jack, Jackson, Jaxon, Braxton, Paxton etc. I don't like it, although I do have a soft spot for Dax since I'm a big Star Trek nerd, and there was a character named, Jadzia Dax. So I guess in short, it's more of a sci-fi name to me.

ETA: I would still never use Dax as a human name...maybe a dog or a cat.

busybeegirl1976

Honestly, I love Dax. It is trendy but I still like it. However, Daxton, even though it may be a city in France, still sounds made up here in America. I do give kudos to your DH for contributing to the naming process but, IMO, he may need to go back to the drawing board. GL!

loveypants

Dax is ok.  But I really don't like Daxton. 

HappyMrsK

I don't like Daxton or Dax at all. It does sound made up to me. I would use Dexter, although I don't really care for that name either, but at least it doesn't sound made up.

braveangel2

According to Wikipedia, there are a few athletes with the name, Daxton. Donny Osmond supposedly named his son this also. (Daxton Michael).

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=Daxton

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JesseKhloe&Me

I love it!! Plus it will mean something to your DH!! You could and probably will call him Dax which is very cute and cool for when he is older.

Dax Shepard is a popular actor and is very funny

Tifancea

I like different names. Daxton Geoffrey sounds great to me. My favorite "d" boys name is Denton.

forensicmama

I like it. It's NMS, but at the same time I'm not saying, "I would NEVER name my kid that" - because if my husband suggested it, I would consider it. And it certainly isn't atrocious. It is cute, actually.

alohamora

HappyMrsK:

I don't like Daxton or Dax at all. It does sound made up to me. I would use Dexter, although I don't really care for that name either, but at least it doesn't sound made up.

I agree...Daxton sounds really, really trendy to me.  I also think it's kind of hard to say for some reason.

tct1219

sorry, it still sounds made up even if it isn't. it sounds like you liked paxton but wanted something less popular. if it helps, my favorite D boy name is davis.

ttmccoot

d.squaredII:

ali1007:

I like Dax, but not Daxton.. and I like Dexter better than Daxton.

This.  Plus, the nn "Dex" is super similar to "Dax."  Then you get the sound that you and DH like without the "made-up" feeling that Daxton has. 

i totally agree. dexter is similar and wayyyyyy better.

good luck!

sunnyday016

NMS, but it's not awful.

LadyXaverian

I prefer Dexter to Daxton. Here's what I found on Babynames.com about it.

https://www.babynames.com/name/DAXTON

 

 

macchiatto

braveangel2:

To me it looks like the next name in a long line of Jack, Jackson, Jaxon, Braxton, Paxton etc. I don't like it.

Agreed. It also just has kind of an awkward sound to me.

fineskyline

braveangel2:

To me it looks like the next name in a long line of Jack, Jackson, Jaxon, Braxton, Paxton etc.

Agreed. What about something with a similar vibe but less made-up sounding?

Dalton, Deacon, Dexter. 

dana1318a

joanithegreat:

It isn't my style at all. It does sound made up but I wouldn't say it is horrible.

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Nephs13

Thanks for all the opinions ladies!  I definitely agree with those of you who really liked "Dax", so I'll have to see if I like it enough to go with the full name of Daxton.  I don't really like Dexter or Dalton (bad name associations with people I know), but I appreciate the suggestions.