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Help[Opinions] Derek & Derrick.
Recently, I fell in love with Derrick for a boy. I also like Derek, but due to potential mispronunciations in my native country (some might pronounce it as DAY-rek), Derrick would be a safer option. At least with that one, there will be no potential mispronunciation problems. :)
How do both names, especially Derrick, strike to you? Do you consider them old-fashioned, plain, fresh, etc.? What other associations do you have with them, and how would you picture a person with this name (be it a boy, teenager or man)?
Thank you very much for your input. :)
How do both names, especially Derrick, strike to you? Do you consider them old-fashioned, plain, fresh, etc.? What other associations do you have with them, and how would you picture a person with this name (be it a boy, teenager or man)?
Thank you very much for your input. :)
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Derrick. Its kinda dated to me.
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I like it. It's not a personal favorite, but I have a positve reaction to it. I prefer Derek, because Derrick reminds me of oid derrick. If I were in your shoes, however, I would opt for the Derrick spelling in order to ensure the correct pronunciation.
The Dereks I know range in age from mid-fifties to toddler, so I don't consider it tied to particular era. Whatever the age, I picture Derek/Derrick as handsome and confident, perhaps loud and a bit of a daredevil.
The Dereks I know range in age from mid-fifties to toddler, so I don't consider it tied to particular era. Whatever the age, I picture Derek/Derrick as handsome and confident, perhaps loud and a bit of a daredevil.
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It's funny, different countries have different associations with names. I'm sure in the Netherlands it would probably be a great name and I can see the appeal, but here it is very dated. The typical Derek is over 50 and I think it has quite a dull, grey image. For this reason I prefer the spelling Derrick, because I think it rejuvenates the name a bit even though I'm not normally into creative spellings.
This message was edited 4/11/2008, 7:14 AM
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I think Derek is gorgeous!, very hunky and distinctly masculine at any age; it's on my PNL. I prefer this spelling but I can certainly understand why Derrick would be better for you.
Potential combos?
Derek Achilles
Derek Aleksei
Derek Alexander / Aleksandr
Derek Benedikt
Derek Blake
Derek Evan
Derek Fletcher
Derek Marko
Derek Nikolai
Derek Redmond
Derek Reynold
Derek Ridge
Derek Valko
Derek Whittaker
Potential combos?
Derek Achilles
Derek Aleksei
Derek Alexander / Aleksandr
Derek Benedikt
Derek Blake
Derek Evan
Derek Fletcher
Derek Marko
Derek Nikolai
Derek Redmond
Derek Reynold
Derek Ridge
Derek Valko
Derek Whittaker
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The only Derrick I've ever known was eighteen years old when I first met him and is now twenty-four. He's a fairly effeminate homosexual. He's nice looking, but you can tell he's gay within two minutes of meeting him. He's now an accountant. He likes to drink, and when he's been drinking, he gets very clumsy, and loves to run up to people and hug them very hard. He gets annoyed very easily. He's going to be my grandson's godfather. He's been one of my daughter's best friends for years, and he and I are friends also.
He's all I can think of when I hear the name Derrick. I prefer the Derek spelling, by the way, and always wanted to spell Derrick's name that way. I consider Derrick/Derek a typical 70s and 80s name, one that came in style and will go out. Not a classic.
He's all I can think of when I hear the name Derrick. I prefer the Derek spelling, by the way, and always wanted to spell Derrick's name that way. I consider Derrick/Derek a typical 70s and 80s name, one that came in style and will go out. Not a classic.
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I think it's been neglected long enough to seem fresh again. While it's not among my favourites, I do like the name, though I would probably spell it Derek.
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