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What do you think of Vixen? I like it, along the lines of Fox (boy). I thought it was a strong sounding name.
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Vixen just reminds me of the stage name of a girl at a strip club or to describe her apperance and how she comes off. Secondly, it reminds me of one of Santa's reindeer.
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You know that Vixen is slang for a slutty, mean woman, right? Like tease, vamp, tramp, jezebel.....
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It sounds like a soap opera vixen. Oh, wait . . . .
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not really a good idea.
Although it does sound pretty. However-Vixen-Fox-Foxy-Sexy. It absolutely brings to mind a pretty, sharp-faced sexual tease of a girl.
Although it does sound pretty. However-Vixen-Fox-Foxy-Sexy. It absolutely brings to mind a pretty, sharp-faced sexual tease of a girl.
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I like it a lot, [m]
I know it has sexual connections, which honestly are weird, and do not make sense at all. It's a female fox, Since when are foxes sexy? I mean I haven't heard anyone say about a man "Oh look at that Tod he's so hot!". a tod is a male fox for those who don't know.
I think Vixen is a very pretty name. I do not think I would use it, but I have seen it used before. If people can use Fox for a boy, people should be able to use Vixen. I would stick it in the MN slot if you like it that much.
I know it has sexual connections, which honestly are weird, and do not make sense at all. It's a female fox, Since when are foxes sexy? I mean I haven't heard anyone say about a man "Oh look at that Tod he's so hot!". a tod is a male fox for those who don't know.
I think Vixen is a very pretty name. I do not think I would use it, but I have seen it used before. If people can use Fox for a boy, people should be able to use Vixen. I would stick it in the MN slot if you like it that much.
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 11:58 AM
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People shouldn't use Fox, either, though.
Just because you don't think foxes are sexy (to which I agree), it doesn't mean that the word hasn't been adopted by society to mean such. It's in the dictionary as a negative term for a woman. I mean, what more do you need to not use it as a name? I suppose Harpy, Shrew or C*nt could be argued as "pretty names" . . .
Just because you don't think foxes are sexy (to which I agree), it doesn't mean that the word hasn't been adopted by society to mean such. It's in the dictionary as a negative term for a woman. I mean, what more do you need to not use it as a name? I suppose Harpy, Shrew or C*nt could be argued as "pretty names" . . .
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Well I do see your point, but that fact is it's a female fox first, all the others are just slang. If we let slang terms ruin names for us ex: Morning Glory is a name I love, but it means an erection in slang terms (where do people come up with this stuff?). Then we wouldn't get to use half the names we have: Peter, John, Randy, etc.
If she does like it a lot, I would suggested the MN slot, cause she wouldn't have to say her MN to anyone.
I love Fox for a boy..lol
If she does like it a lot, I would suggested the MN slot, cause she wouldn't have to say her MN to anyone.
I love Fox for a boy..lol
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 4:50 PM
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Whether we like it or not, though, slang terms are a part of our language. One of the definitions of "Vixen" in the dictionary is "a spiteful or quarrelsome woman." The slang meaning may not be legitimate in your eyes, but it is still a part of the word's usage.
Peter, John, and Randy are not accurate comparisons, IMO, because they are far, far more widely used as names than Vixen or Fox and have solid histories of use as names that outweigh the slang associations.
Peter, John, and Randy are not accurate comparisons, IMO, because they are far, far more widely used as names than Vixen or Fox and have solid histories of use as names that outweigh the slang associations.
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Cock and Pussy are animal names, too, but also considered "slang" terms--and I definitely wouldn't name my child either of those word names. :-/
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Well I wouldn't either, not nessicarly of what they mean, but they aren't attractive names. Vixen is that bad, however I think it's only suitable for a MN slot.
Of course this is JMO, I am very laid back with names as you can tell, LOL. But would I use the name Vixen? My answer would be no, I do think it's pretty though. Is there any alternatives to the name?
Of course this is JMO, I am very laid back with names as you can tell, LOL. But would I use the name Vixen? My answer would be no, I do think it's pretty though. Is there any alternatives to the name?
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 5:49 PM
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I don't see your point, sorry, but I agree completely with Isla. If you're going off sound while ignoring meaning beyond a random word/animal name, then Cock and Pussy ought to be fine as names. Cock could be the hip new alternative to the uberpopular Jack, and if Kitty can be a NN for Katherine, Pussy can be a NN for Patrice or Priscilla. Sorry, but I don't buy it. Those aren't acceptable for the same reasons Vixen and Fox shouldn't be. Fox only made it into the lexicon because it was a surname.
+ The difference between this and your John, Randy, and Peter defense is that those were well established as names long before they entered our vocabulary as slang. Vixen is not established. It was slang before it "became a name" if you consider it one. The primary associations in my mind lie with their original uses.
+ The difference between this and your John, Randy, and Peter defense is that those were well established as names long before they entered our vocabulary as slang. Vixen is not established. It was slang before it "became a name" if you consider it one. The primary associations in my mind lie with their original uses.
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 5:54 PM
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Hmm I see your point,
I personally see things in their original use also. for example: Vixen = female fox, etc. :) However I know many people wouldn't. So if someone were to use the name it's best as MN if at all. IMO.
ETA: I think it would work nice on an animal (dog).
Maybe she could use Vixy, or Vixie? Like the female fox in Fox, and the Hound.
I personally see things in their original use also. for example: Vixen = female fox, etc. :) However I know many people wouldn't. So if someone were to use the name it's best as MN if at all. IMO.
ETA: I think it would work nice on an animal (dog).
Maybe she could use Vixy, or Vixie? Like the female fox in Fox, and the Hound.
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 6:40 PM
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We had that troll a day or two ago, telling everyone that their favourite names were awful and that their children would hate them. And while most of the time, I think that's mostly bull, in this case? If I was named something like Vixen Marie Schneider, I'd be signing my checks V. Marie.
As a name, it'd be an embarrassment; if you wouldn't use, say, Femme Fatale, please don't ever consider Vixen outside the very theoretical.
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As a name, it'd be an embarrassment; if you wouldn't use, say, Femme Fatale, please don't ever consider Vixen outside the very theoretical.
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Agree
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Like naming a boy Stallion.
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shhh! not so loud!
Somebody's sure to think naming a boy Stallion is a good idea! Remember I've talked about cowboy-wannabe names? lol
Somebody's sure to think naming a boy Stallion is a good idea! Remember I've talked about cowboy-wannabe names? lol
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oh I wouldn't worry it's been done [m]
I once found a little boy named Stallion, and I found 2 little girls named Vixen twice before.
I once found a little boy named Stallion, and I found 2 little girls named Vixen twice before.
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:gagging with laughter: oh dear.
Sexual appeal and prowess seem that important these days, I guess. As far as I'm concerned, that's incredibly cheesy -- the reference is so trivial and vain! but the times, you know, they're a-changing.
O, tempora! O, mores! ;-)
- mirfak
Sexual appeal and prowess seem that important these days, I guess. As far as I'm concerned, that's incredibly cheesy -- the reference is so trivial and vain! but the times, you know, they're a-changing.
O, tempora! O, mores! ;-)
- mirfak
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 6:28 PM
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I think I'd compare it to...
...A boy being named Stud, actually. Since Vixen has a stronger sexual undertone than Stallion--in my mind, at least.
In any case, I don't like it. :P
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...A boy being named Stud, actually. Since Vixen has a stronger sexual undertone than Stallion--in my mind, at least.
In any case, I don't like it. :P
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Stallion does have pretty strong sexual connotations
In fact, it seems right on a level with Stud. You hear about Italian Stallions all the time. At least I have. Just as often, you hear about Stud Muffins.
I keep thinking I've heard of Stud being used as a first name. There's Studs Terkel the writer. But his name being plural makes me think more of jewlery and wall-studs than sex. lol
In fact, it seems right on a level with Stud. You hear about Italian Stallions all the time. At least I have. Just as often, you hear about Stud Muffins.
I keep thinking I've heard of Stud being used as a first name. There's Studs Terkel the writer. But his name being plural makes me think more of jewlery and wall-studs than sex. lol
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As I said, might just be me. :)
I can't think of any people called Stud, I'm afraid. My dad used to call me his little stud when I was little, though--although it's worth pointing out that the connotation there was clearly non-sexual! :D
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I can't think of any people called Stud, I'm afraid. My dad used to call me his little stud when I was little, though--although it's worth pointing out that the connotation there was clearly non-sexual! :D
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No! It sounds like a stage name. That will be terrible for a girl.
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I actually like the sound, but the sexual connotations are too much. It'd be downright creepy on a child, and couldn't be taken seriously as an adult. (Can you imagine an employer referring to an employee as Vixen? Or vice versa? Eesh.)
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for a stiripper sure... for a baby ... NO
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Ditto
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My thoughts exactly!!!! Spare the poor kid from that!!!!!!
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NOT a good idea!
Vixen today is another word for say: hoochie, hussy, tart, floozy.. You get the picture.
Vixen today is another word for say: hoochie, hussy, tart, floozy.. You get the picture.
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No way sadly as in many cases with animal names the female form is far from flattering
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vixen
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vixen
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No. Nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet.
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