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HelpThoughts on name Kirk for boys?
What kind of person does it remind you of? Do you like it?
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I try not to associate names with personality, but I'd imagine a man named Kirk to be extremely handsome, highly intelligent, and probably a sports jock and artist. I personally think the name is wonderful, and I love it!
It sounds better as a name than Spock, but it still sounds rather curt.
I think it has the potential to be quirky and cute. I think of Captain Kirk, of course, and also a character from Coronation Street - those are the main associations in my mind! It feels like a very serious name for a little kid, which is really adorable.
Because Kirk is not really retro cool yet, it comes across as a bit of an odd choice - which only makes it look more interesting. Like the name Eugene - it straddles the dorkiness line between avant-garde and unfortunate, you know? It can go either way. So can Kirk.
I think these forgotten suburban "next door neighbor" names are going to be coming back in style. We're already seeing a glimmer of it with people picking surprising baby names I've seen recently, like Leon, Curtis, Laurie, Gene and Elaine.
I like Kirk more than Dirk, I will say.
Because Kirk is not really retro cool yet, it comes across as a bit of an odd choice - which only makes it look more interesting. Like the name Eugene - it straddles the dorkiness line between avant-garde and unfortunate, you know? It can go either way. So can Kirk.
I think these forgotten suburban "next door neighbor" names are going to be coming back in style. We're already seeing a glimmer of it with people picking surprising baby names I've seen recently, like Leon, Curtis, Laurie, Gene and Elaine.
I like Kirk more than Dirk, I will say.
I like it but would probably never use it unless honouring.
The only people with the name Kirk I know are my 50 year old uncle, a 10 year old boy, and a 25 year old girl. But I would imagine anyone with the name being over 50
The only people with the name Kirk I know are my 50 year old uncle, a 10 year old boy, and a 25 year old girl. But I would imagine anyone with the name being over 50
I've always liked it. It has a boy-next-door vibe for me, just the normal person you'd meet on the street
Neutral. Gilmore Girls come to mind, not a bad thing, just casual guy. Maybe a bit boring like Josh, Mark etc.
It reminds me of Captain Kirk from Star Trek and Dr. Kirk Honda from the YouTube channel Psychology in Seattle.
The only Kirk I know personally is a bald retiree who lives the winter in Arizona and summer in Montana. He speaks in a stilted way and is an easygoing guy.
The style seems mid-century mod to me. It seems sort of wholesome and quaint but not in a saccharine way, more sturdy minimalist.
eta: I do associate it with and prefer it to Kurt / Curt, like RoxStar mentioned. I don't think I've actually met a Kurt, though. I also prefer it to Dirk; it's less cheesy.
The only Kirk I know personally is a bald retiree who lives the winter in Arizona and summer in Montana. He speaks in a stilted way and is an easygoing guy.
The style seems mid-century mod to me. It seems sort of wholesome and quaint but not in a saccharine way, more sturdy minimalist.
eta: I do associate it with and prefer it to Kurt / Curt, like RoxStar mentioned. I don't think I've actually met a Kurt, though. I also prefer it to Dirk; it's less cheesy.
This message was edited 4/15/2025, 4:45 PM
I don't care for it. It sounds harsh, unwelcoming, and brings to mind someone who wouldn't be pleasant company. Also, please try limiting your posts.
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It's kind of retro-1980s cool. Back then, Kirk Cameron was a real heartthrob with preteen and teenage girls. It's not in style right now but it feels more youthful and less aggressive than Curt.
I can see it coming back in style. Maybe even for girls such as Kirkleigh and Kirlynn?