Well first let me just say that I live in the southern most part of the U.S. I’m used to hearing names like “[name_f]Pearlie[/name_f]-[name_f]Mae[/name_f]”, “[name_f]Hattie[/name_f]-sue” and “[name_f]Emma[/name_f]-[name_u]Jean[/name_u]” or either names that are almost impossible to pronounce. So when I presented my family and friends with the name Lexington for my baby girl (due nov. 2nd) they immediately shot it down. They seem to think that my child will hate me and change her name when she gets older lol. People are starting to question my judgement all over this name, I don’t believe it’s that serious. I think the name is beautiful. So what are your thoughts, opinions ?
[name_u]Love[/name_u] it. I really like place names and if I ever had more kids my daughter would be [name_f]Alabama[/name_f] ! If you decide on Lexington don’t tell anyone until she’s born. She’s your child, name her what you want! [name_f]My[/name_f] daughter is named [name_u]Dara[/name_u] and we got so much grief I wish we would’ve waited till she was born to announce her name. But everyone agrees it’s a perfect name for her! Good luck and do what makes you happy!
Although I like the sound of the place Lexington, I dislike it as a name for either gender.
No offense. Here are some names you might like:
[name_m]Lennox[/name_m] / [name_f]Lexa[/name_f] / [name_u]Alexius[/name_u]
[name_f]Alexia[/name_f] / [name_u]Pax[/name_u](means peace) / [name_u]Paxton[/name_u](means town of peace)
[name_f]Kenna[/name_f] / [name_u]Quincy[/name_u] / [name_m]Quinlan[/name_m] / [name_u]Finlay[/name_u] / [name_u]Lex[/name_u] / [name_u]Austen[/name_u]
I’ve always kind of liked Lexington. It has a trendy factor to it that means I would probably never use it, but I would love to see it on someone else’s daughter. If your family really hates it you can just tell them they can call her [name_u]Lexi[/name_u]. If it’s the name you really love though, then you should go for it. I think Lexington would like her name.
Lexington is pretentious on either gender. It’s a distinguished place name or surname, but very unwieldy as a first.
I think it’s fine as a name. It has historical connotation for [name_u]America[/name_u], and is a less trendy way to reach the nickname [name_u]Lexi[/name_u]/[name_u]Lexie[/name_u]. One of my best friends is [name_f]Alexa[/name_f] nn [name_u]Lexi[/name_u], and my friends and I call her Lexington. If you love it, I say go for it!
1 I’m not a fan of place names. If they have special significance for a couple, they’re ok in the middle spot.
2 I really dislike [name_u]Lexi[/name_u]. Hearing it is akin to “nails on a blackboard” for me.
3 I find names ending in “ton” to sound very pretentious (Lexington, [name_m]Remington[/name_m], Carrington etc…)
This has been a guilty pleasure of mine since the seventh grade. Comes with usable nn [name_u]Lexie[/name_u].
Lexington is not a name I would use. That being said, I can definitely see the appeal. I think if you really love the name then you should use it. Another thing to think about is if you are using the name to honor a place called Lexington, you could think of what it is that that place evokes for you.
For example, if you are thinking of Lexington, MA which has a lot of patriotic meaning in the USA it could bring thoughts of pride, hope, love etc. you could then search for names that mean those things.
But that is only if you are honestly worried about Lexington’s viability as a name. It’s something to consider!
Good luck!!
I would never use it, because of personal preferences.
That being said, I actually think it is pretty cool. The obvious nn of [name_u]Lexi[/name_u] makes it much more usable.
If you like it, go for it. This is your child, not anybody else’s.
Honestly, I don’t like it. I am not a fan of any names with “lex” in them (Except [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]/[name_f]Alexandria[/name_f]). They sound too trendy.
But, like I said, anybody else’s opinions shouldn’t matter.