Great name, but yes, I think he would have to endure some donut references from time to time, especially in Massachusetts.
But if that's the worst thing about the name, that's pretty good. Though, I suppose it could be rough if he turns out to be a fat kid. Still, it's a great name. Embrace the donut.
Honestly, because you phrase it "When I say Duncan..." I immediately thought "You say Hines. Duncan. Hines." etc...
Had you just said "What do you think of Duncan?" I would have said I really like it. No, I don't think of Dunkin Donuts at all. I think of the king from Macbeth.
Honestly, because you phrase it "When I say Duncan..." I immediately thought "You say Hines. Duncan. Hines." etc...
I thought the exact same thing, and I live in the state that is said to have the most DD stores per capita. I think kids will always find something to tease about but this particular worry wouldn't stop me if I really loved the name.
I know a guy in his early 30s named Duncan- I have never associated his name with Dunkin Donuts. I like the name! Kids will always find reasons to tease.
I thought Hines when seeing it because of the spelling. I'm sure when hearing it, I would think donuts but I do still like the name. Plus side, most kids would have no clue what Duncan Hines is!
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An ex-boyfriend. It was his last name, but pretty much all boys are called by their last name if they were in sports. We don't have any Dunk'n Donuts around here so it wasn't something he was called. Actually I think his nn was "nipper".
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My first thought was Duncan Sheik.... that band that had like 1 hit in the 90s... it's pretty random that I thought of that and not donut. LOL I agree with pp that it depends on ;where you live. Here in MA I think most everyone would think of DD, but other areas may not.
This. How weird...
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We don't have Dunkin Donuts here, so my first thought was of a character from the book, "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys". Oh, and isn't it also a yo-yo brand? I think so.. not too sure.
It sounds like a really dumb kid to me, like someone who is almost mentally retarded. I don't know why I have this association, but it just sounds like the name of a mentally deficient person to me.
I didn't think of Dunkin Donuts first (but I grew up on the west coast where they didn't really exist). I'm in Florida now, and they're EVERYWHERE, so yeah, I could see people giving him that moniker (especially if he happened to be overweight).
Haha. I'm sorry. I just told you that this name made your kid sound fat and stupid. I guess I just really don't like it.
It sounds like a really dumb kid to me, like someone who is almost mentally retarded. I don't know why I have this association, but it just sounds like the name of a mentally deficient person to me.
I didn't think of Dunkin Donuts first (but I grew up on the west coast where they didn't really exist). I'm in Florida now, and they're EVERYWHERE, so yeah, I could see people giving him that moniker (especially if he happened to be overweight).
Haha. I'm sorry. I just told you that this name made your kid sound fat and stupid. I guess I just really don't like it.
Are you for real? Did you seriously just say you think a name makes you think of someone mentally retarded? This post is wrong on so many levels.
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It sounds like a really dumb kid to me, like someone who is almost mentally retarded. I don't know why I have this association, but it just sounds like the name of a mentally deficient person to me.
I didn't think of Dunkin Donuts first (but I grew up on the west coast where they didn't really exist). I'm in Florida now, and they're EVERYWHERE, so yeah, I could see people giving him that moniker (especially if he happened to be overweight).
Haha. I'm sorry. I just told you that this name made your kid sound fat and stupid. I guess I just really don't like it.
Not very well stated... but I get what you mean on the level that you connect Duncan with Dunce
Sry but being PG I def think of donuts when I hear Duncan, but don't listen to me! I've been obsessed with Dunkin Donuts for about 2 months now! lol Can't get enough
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Re: When I say Duncan...
Great name, but yes, I think he would have to endure some donut references from time to time, especially in Massachusetts.
But if that's the worst thing about the name, that's pretty good. Though, I suppose it could be rough if he turns out to be a fat kid. Still, it's a great name. Embrace the donut.
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I thought the exact same thing, and I live in the state that is said to have the most DD stores per capita. I think kids will always find something to tease about but this particular worry wouldn't stop me if I really loved the name.
Hines.
But I still like it!
I say Hines.
Then I envision a yummy homemade cake.
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I thought Hines when seeing it because of the spelling. I'm sure when hearing it, I would think donuts but I do still like the name. Plus side, most kids would have no clue what Duncan Hines is!
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I think:
1. Donuts
2. Macbeth
3. I like this name anyway.
I love the name Duncan...there could be worse associations than cake and donuts, IMO!
***now I want a donut**
This. How weird...
Ditto....I like the name, but I always read it "Dunce" at first.
(read it. you know you want to.)
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It sounds like a really dumb kid to me, like someone who is almost mentally retarded. I don't know why I have this association, but it just sounds like the name of a mentally deficient person to me.
I didn't think of Dunkin Donuts first (but I grew up on the west coast where they didn't really exist). I'm in Florida now, and they're EVERYWHERE, so yeah, I could see people giving him that moniker (especially if he happened to be overweight).
Haha. I'm sorry. I just told you that this name made your kid sound fat and stupid. I guess I just really don't like it.
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Are you for real? Did you seriously just say you think a name makes you think of someone mentally retarded? This post is wrong on so many levels.
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Not very well stated... but I get what you mean on the level that you connect Duncan with Dunce
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