Honest Opinions on Hunter

ChristiB17 · October 2012

I'm pretty sure I've seen this mentioned before, and it's not very favorable. But DH has been on this name for a boy from the beginning and absolutely loves it. I can't veto it because I don't hate it (have positive associations with it), and it's way better than his other suggestions. And I just don't have anything better to suggest.

Suggestions? A lot of normal names I love are out due to family members (and I have a TON of them) that I don't want to honor, like William, John, Anthony, Mark, David, Christopher, Matthew, Clark, Thomas, Miles, Noah, and Alexander. I love Joseph, but DH does not, so it is a big contender for the middle name.

Oh and our last name is 1 syllable and ends in -ck (think Rock). DH's other suggestions (I think he was kidding) were Jessie James, Shelton (after Blake Shelton), Cyrus, and he likes Ethan. But it's just too popular for me. He's ok with SIlas. And I'm ok with that too, but I just don't love it.

Need help, please!!!

JayMOOMOO · October 2012

i think when it comes to your baby, it doesnt matter how popular the name is if you absolutley love it. if you and the husband come up with a name you think is great thats all that matters.

TheWop · October 2012

Hm....I'm not going to lie, I see Hunter as kind of a white-trash, hickish name. What about Hudson or Harrison? I don't hate Shelton, to be honest. What about using Blake if he like's Blake Shelton? Or what about Sheldon Blake or Blake Sheldon? Landon also came to mind.

swoodso464 · October 2012

TheWop:
Hm....I'm not going to lie, I see Hunter as kind of a white-trash, hickish name.

I usually try not to use this as an argument, but I can't help it in this case. This is my exact response to the name Hunter.

ChristiB17 · October 2012

TheWop:
Hm....I'm not going to lie, I see Hunter as kind of a white-trash, hickish name. What about Hudson or Harrison? I don't hate Shelton, to be honest. What about using Blake if he like's Blake Shelton? Or what about Sheldon Blake or Blake Sheldon? Landon also came to mind.

I love Blake, and I know DH wouldn't hate it, but it doesn't sound great with our last name... Blake Rock (and our real last name starts with a B too).

plutoisaplanet · October 2012

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

TheWop · October 2012

I'm assuming he like's country music. Are there any other country artists names you could use? What about Bryce/Brice for Lee Brice? Or what about Brooks for Brooks and Dunn? Brooks Joseph "B"ock has a good ring to it. :-) It sounds totally cheesy I realize, but you could use a country artist name and not have it be obvious. And if you love a name and agree on it, who cares about flow?

ChristiB17 · October 2012

plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

526SadieSadie · October 2012

Jesse is one of my all time favorite boys names. Not sure why but I LOVE it. Not with James as a middle name though.

I like Silas but I like Hunter more.

mhickey426 · October 2012

I named one of my dogs Hunter

plutoisaplanet · October 2012

ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

Ok, yeah, I can see your point. Honestly, that might make me scratch it off my list. Is that why your DH loves the name?

Mmm79 · October 2012

It's my cat's name, so I am kind of biased. I like the name, but think of it as belonging to an adorable tuxedo cat, not a human.

Helenahhandbasket · October 2012

I don't get the WT/ redneck connection myself, but this name is not super popular in my area so maybe that is why.

If you are asking for opinions on the name-- I personally don't like it. I have not grown up around hunting and guns so to name a child after this activity seems weird to me. If it is a family name, it think it could work well as a middle name.

Other suggestions for you would be Dane, Gavin, Wyatt, Levi, Brent, Travis, Troy, Leland, Curtis, Craig.

Good luck!

alicatt79 · October 2012

I really like it. It's masculine, while not being to hard. I have really good associations with the name and wanted to name one of our boys Hunter.

alicatt79 · October 2012

ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

lol. That's actually why my DH said no to the name. Except he's a cop and collects guns. He doesn't hunt. He was afraid that people would think he named DS Hunter to reflect his love of guns.

And BTW, after reading all the responses (and looking at my own), I realize that Hunter may be percieved as a red-neck name everywhere other than the south. I'm in AL, and here it seems like the red-neck names are ones like Jimmy, Billy, Bobby, Johnny, Rusty, Randy, etc. Anything that has a -Y- at the end of it and can be said with a real twang. At least those were the names of the ones that went to school with me.

ChristiB17 · October 2012

alicatt79:
ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

lol. That's actually why my DH said no to the name. Except he's a cop and collects guns. He doesn't hunt. He was afraid that people would think he named DS Hunter to reflect his love of guns.

And BTW, after reading all the responses (and looking at my own), I realize that Hunter may be percieved as a red-neck name everywhere other than the south. I'm in AL, and here it seems like the red-neck names are ones like Jimmy, Billy, Bobby, Johnny, Rusty, Randy, etc. Anything that has a -Y- at the end of it and can be said with a real twang. At least those were the names of the ones that went to school with me.

It's funny because like another poster above, the only Hunter I've ever known was a cute preppy white boy who played soccer at the same private school I went to. His parents had money, and although they were from the south, they were far from redneck. So I don't really have the white trash perception either. But I did ask what other people would think.

I wish my DH only loved guns, then I think I would be totally ok with the name!

danuli8 · October 2012

It's not a bad name, but to be honest? It's a dog's name for me, not a human name. However, if you really like it, you should use it.

alohamora · October 2012

I'm from a somewhat rural area of Indiana, and unfortunately I do associate the name with a sort of redneck vibe. Not necessarily trashy though (I think redneck and white trash can be different things).

bumpuser5823822 · October 2012

ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

I don't think Hunter is a good idea just based off of this. If I knew you were a big hunter and you hamed your kid Hunter I would side-eye you to no end. Its just weird. Sorry.

annmengland · October 2012

i happen to like names that end in er.... carter, hunter, parker... so i like it

jiffy-pop · October 2012

I think Hunter is just fine. It's common where I'm from and was really popular about 10 yrs ago. My suggestion is to think about that first day when you get to hold your baby boy...does Hunter feel right? If so, go for it!

Littledeer84 · October 2012

ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste.  There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.  

Bottom line: if you like it, use it! 

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

I kind of like the name, and have known several who do not fit the redneck stereotype. the one exception is a friend who recently named his son this...and he is the biggest hunter I know. Deer heads all over his house. I thought it was kind of a weird name choice for him, which sounds like it might be the case for you.

DawnJM25 · October 2012

Hunter is NMS, but if you and DH agree on it, by all means, it's your baby so name him what you like.

NicoleRich105 · October 2012

I don't have a problem with Hunter but like PP's said, it does remind me of down south... (said with a southern twang)

rnfromtn · October 2012

Joy2611:
I've only ever known one Hunter and he was doesn't fit the description of "white trash" even a little - rich, preppy, wore polos, rowed crew, and is just one of the nicest people ever. I like the name because I have such a positive association with a Hunter. If I did that have that, I'd be more inclined to think along the lines of the other posters.

Maybe we knew the same Hunter. Any guys named Hunter that I have been gorgeous and nice. I like the name.

NHbride129 · October 2012

I don't like it. I can't get past the association with hunting and I think it sounds trashy. What about Hudson?

kpaivel · October 2012

I have no issues with Hunter. I wouldn't use it for my own son, but it's certainly not a name I would side-eye.

annieravensfan528 · October 2012

w+c3:
ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

I don't think Hunter is a good idea just based off of this. If I knew you were a big hunter and you hamed your kid Hunter I would side-eye you to no end. Its just weird. Sorry.

This. I don't hate the name Hunter but I think there are so many better names out there. FI's cousin actually named their two sons Hunter and Colt....and they are big into hunting. I roll my eyes every time I see the two names written out together. Really trashy. I would definitely skip it if your hubby hunts. FWIW, I love Silas.

CKM5 · October 2012

We have a Hutton which is close to Hunter.

ang.ela23 · October 2012

ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

My major problem with the name Hunter is that my husband actually GOES hunting. On a regular basis. Like naming your son Fisher because you go fishing, or Archer because you actually love archery. I know that's not why he likes the name, but that is what makes it weird to me.

Thank you! This is what I reference Hunter too...HUNTING. Its weird. I dont like it. & while we are at it, I hate the name Gunner too.

Kitiara5512 · October 2012

I like it. Its been a name long enough that people really just need to get over any negative associations.

Blondangel · October 2012

alicatt79:
ChristiB17:
plutoisaplanet:

I prefer Silas over Hunter but that's my personal taste. There isn't anything wrong with the name Hunter, and it's a heck of a lot better than a LOT of the other names we've seen.

Bottom line: if you like it, use it!

lol. That's actually why my DH said no to the name. Except he's a cop and collects guns. He doesn't hunt. He was afraid that people would think he named DS Hunter to reflect his love of guns.

And BTW, after reading all the responses (and looking at my own), I realize that Hunter may be percieved as a red-neck name everywhere other than the south. I'm in AL, and here it seems like the red-neck names are ones like Jimmy, Billy, Bobby, Johnny, Rusty, Randy, etc. Anything that has a -Y- at the end of it and can be said with a real twang. At least those were the names of the ones that went to school with me.

Nope. It's perceived as a red-neck name here too. 20-30 years ago it was a cool name for the upper income crowd, now 'Hunter' has trickled down to the red-necks and wt who are trying to appear classy.

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