Can we name our son this?

buddhabelly · May 2010

We have gone back and forth with boys names. Our son's name is Maverick so if this one's a boy, the name needs to be unique. Well, we were on a date last night and were going through sports teams just for fun...and both loved Duke. Would that be silly? Or cute?

Haydence27 · May 2010

hmmmm.... personally, I would put it as a MN if using it. DH has a traditional first name but goes by his MN which is pretty unique (Cartwright)

gokeyoke987 · May 2010

You can name your son whatever you like!

I'm not a huge fan of Duke...but that is just me. I recently met a little boy named Dash and thought it was adorable! Maverick is very cool, do you use a nn with him?

BrookeNicole09 · May 2010

I know a Duke so I don't see why not!

Renee070806 · May 2010

i think duke is awful..it reminds me of a dogs name, sorry!
that being said, its your child, you can name him anything you want!

Shell24 · May 2010

You can name your son anything you want. Whether you should or not is another story Wink

queenbone · May 2010

I think together they are a little much. Mavericks is a team mascot and Duke has sports teams. What if the boys aren't into sports?

Kat_Bride · May 2010

Sorry, I'm not really a fan of Duke.

Emiliana7 · May 2010

Just as long as if you have a little girl later you do not name her Carolina! LOL!

Duke does remind me of a dog's name- though. So personally I wouldn't do it but maybe just cause its NMS.

mr&mrswelch · May 2010

I think Duke and Maverick go very well together.

alina*marie · May 2010

I hate to say it, but Duke reminds me of "taking a duke". Just sayin'. But, honestly I don't absolutely hate it. It could be cute.

ArusBoggs · May 2010

mr&mrswelch:
I think Duke and Maverick go very well together.

I agree!!!

Carilyn · May 2010

I think it would be ok as a kid (totally nms), but wouldn't really "grow" with him.

Julie_Anne · May 2010

I know at least one Duke and I really like it! I also think that it goes well with your first son's name.

Blondangel · May 2010

ArusBoggs:
mr&mrswelch:
I think Duke and Maverick go very well together.

I agree!!!

This isn't necessarily a compliment. I agree that they go well together, but sound lower class imo.

magsugar13 · May 2010

I know 3 Duke's...they are all dogs!

dsm111509 · May 2010

I had a horse named Duke when I was a kid.

Emjay221 · May 2010

You should go with Goose... Gooseman... or Iceman!!

Stick with the Top Gun theme... lol.

I'm sorry. Maverick just isn't my style, neither is Duke. I like more traditional names for boys. (David, Paul, Michael, etc...) They will eventually grow up and have those names on a business card one day, so I don't want to make them oddballs.

Caymandreams · May 2010

oliviasmom08 · May 2010

Sorry, I don't like Duke at all (reminds me of a dog). I like the other poster's suggestion of Drake. My friend's little boy is Drake and I think it's adorable. And works well with Maverick. GL!

Emiliana7 · May 2010

Emjay221:

You should go with Goose... Gooseman... or Iceman!!

Stick with the Top Gun theme... lol.

I'm sorry. Maverick just isn't my style, neither is Duke. I like more traditional names for boys. (David, Paul, Michael, etc...) They will eventually grow up and have those names on a business card one day, so I don't want to make them oddballs.

Maybe not- may just be on a nametag.

lmj8284 · May 2010

when i hear Duke i think of a great dane.

melroach · May 2010

I like Duke! It is my dog's name...and you could even name him Marmaduke

lilmgirl · May 2010

NMS

d.cubed · May 2010

Haydence27:
hmmmm.... personally, I would put it as a MN if using it. DH has a traditional first name but goes by his MN which is pretty unique (Cartwright)

This is entirely off topic, but I was just mentioning to my husband how I haven't seen anyone use Cartwright! I think it's awesome!

d.cubed · May 2010

I always think of the 2nd definition of Maverick, so why not continue on that theme and name your second son Rebel?

mav?er?ick (mvr-k, mvrk)

n.1. An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it.2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.adj.Being independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence: maverick politicians; a maverick decision.[Possibly after Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803-1870), American cattleman who left the calves in his herd unbranded .]

Laura82303 · May 2010

I'm so sorry, but I completely think of a dog with the name "Duke", specifically the one on the commercial for Busch's Baked Beans. With that said, name your kid what you want- it's YOUR kid! Most people don't like my name choices, but we haven't ruled them out Big Smile

procella_lamia · May 2010

I like it.

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