Do you like Duke for DS? We already have a 2year old Bruce :)

rockkandi · July 2014

Duke for DS #2

mandikins27 · July 2014

Well im biased bc this is going to be LO's short form of his name! But i love it!

MarxieVonTrapp · July 2014

It's always been a title to me. Or a university in NC.

Stargirlb · July 2014

I like baron or barron better and goes better with Bruce

Cbeanz · July 2014

Makes me think of Luke and Bo Duke, which could be a good thing or not-so-good thing depending.

KerBear8 · July 2014

I'm blinded for my hatred of Duke University. That said, it's your kiddo so you name it what you want.

Eyefrog · July 2014

Duke is cute, if you are looking for suggestions, Drake could work with Bruce.

rockkandi · July 2014

I like it because it's a strong masculine name to go with a longer polish last name. My husband and I have loved it for a long time but my mother-in-law's giving us a hard time about it so it's making me second guess.

KerBear8 · July 2014

jconno said:

No offense, but Duke has always been a dog's name in my mind.

Yes! Duke is also the dog's name on the Bush's Baked beans commercials! ROLL THAT BEAUTIFUL BEAN FOOTAGE!

Mama Grande · July 2014

I don't mind it for a name, however I think the 2 names sound too similar with the same u sound. It would be hard when calling for them or scolding.

TXUltraRunner · July 2014

KerBear8 said:

I'm blinded for my hatred of Duke University. That said, it's your kiddo so you name it what you want.

THIS.

rockkandi · July 2014

Ugh it's so tough, because obviously I know people use it as a dog name but shoot we have a Lilly, Macie and Presley named dogs in our neighborhood so it seems anything goes for dog names these days. We were thinking more like John Wayne, the Duke kind of reference.

rockkandi · July 2014

@eyefrog we already have a close friend with a LO named drake

BookitBoo · July 2014

I'm a SS and don't want to throw the poll.

I don't hate it, it's just nms. If you like it go for it!

MichaelSC28 · July 2014

on the fence...I like it as a nickname definetly but not so much first name. Its the name of my friends Great Dane, that is actually what pops in my head.

BUT YOU KNOW WHAT...if its for you, do it!

;;)

rockkandi · July 2014

I love the name and so does hubby but I obviously do not want to plague my sweet child with a bad name out of my selfish desires. Lol

Maebb · July 2014

NMS. Makes me think of a dog, restaurant, or mayonnaise. But as others have said, it's totally up to you!

I don't think it's bad enough to "plague him with a bad name."

mc0113 · July 2014

jconno said:

No offense, but Duke has always been a dog's name in my mind.

I agree! I have two family members with a dog named Duke.

motherboy · July 2014

NMS but I don't think it's a horrible name. If you and H like it go for it.

I also totally agree with what PP said about people using human names on dogs. My cousin named her dog Emily (my name). What the heck?!

4littlebears · July 2014

jconno said:

I like it because it's a strong masculine name to go with a longer polish last name. My husband and I have loved it for a long time but my mother-in-law's giving us a hard time about it so it's making me second guess.
If you and your husband love it, then by all means use it. Who cares what someone else's opinion is (including the ones here)! This is why my H and I want to keep our name choices a secret. I'm all set with hearing others opinions and suggestions. It's my child, not theirs.

I agree! Plus my opinion is that it goes well with Bruce. If you love it and DH love it, but are unsure, think of how it sounds when you will be calling him at the park or at home for dinner. Picture him as an adult, applying for jobs, as a father, etc. If you still like it then go for it, it doesn't matter what MIL or strangers think. That's usually my go to solution. This is the reason we don't share names with anyone, even family. Then they don't get a say and I've never heard anything bad about their names after they're born. I also lean toward pretty traditional names, but ones that have meaning behind them.

Pips09 · July 2014

NMS, but it's not the worst. But I think it's sounds too much like Bruce to be a good sibling name.

rockkandi · July 2014

I agree with you @4littlebears‌! When I think about those things I really still love it. My hubby is a dr and so I automatically (obviously with no pressure on my children Lol let's be clear) try to imagine would the name sound respectful enough? My feelings on that are as long as he carries himself in a certain way you always be respected. But then we are also very athletic family and I feel like it's a very sporty name. Lol I feel like I'm overthinking it now!

Stargirlb · July 2014

We didn't tell ANYONE our name choice for this reason. I know my ILs would have had some opinions on Cezar

rachel+family · July 2014

I usually like more traditional names but I think a Duke is cute. So I voted for Duke

4littlebears · July 2014

rockkandi said:
I agree with you @4littlebears‌! When I think about those things I really still love it. My hubby is a dr and so I automatically (obviously with no pressure on my children Lol let's be clear) try to imagine would the name sound respectful enough? My feelings on that are as long as he carries himself in a certain way you always be respected. But then we are also very athletic family and I feel like it's a very sporty name. Lol I feel like I'm overthinking it now!

That's funny you are married to a Dr. I'm a Dr's kid (actually a child of 2 Dr's! lol) Nobody really understands the mentality unless they're a child of or married to, lol. (Not that that has anything to do with your name choice.)

I think it fits your family and style

12chachacha · July 2014

It's not my style, but not super out there. I agree the two "u" sounds may be a little awkward when saying them together. Go with it if you like it.
If you like one syllable "D" names, what about "Dean"?

llbne · July 2014

I don't like it. In my opinion, Duke isn't a name, it's a title. I think it's odd - like calling a little girl Princess (certainly I wouldn't call a girl Duchess). Especially I think it is a major contrast with Bruce, which is such a 'sensible' name. But if you love it, go for it!

mommy5point0 · July 2014

I think besides being single syllable and having the u sound, they don't really sound like they "go" together.

Plus I can't get past the association that my nutty SIL named my nephew (her DS from a marriage before my brother) Duke Earl.

I shit you not.

rockkandi · July 2014

Lol @mommy5point0‌ I don't want to one of those!

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