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Pretentious and cheesy name for a person, although it's nice on a dog.
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It makes me think of Duke University in Durham, NC.
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I think of the dog named Duke from Up.
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Duke Kahanamoku (1890 – 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born to a minor noble family less than three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state, and became a United States citizen. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.
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I like it for a human boy as a middle name or something.
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GREAT NAME! -- For a dog.
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It seems more like a dog name to me.
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I think it’s a great name— for a large dog.
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The feminine version of Duke, is Duchess.
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I’d personally prefer it as a nickname.
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Sounds like a dog's name. On a person, it sounds snobby and kind of goofy.
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My mother’s friend named her third child this, and at first I actually thought she was joking. The name isn’t horrible, but I’m not a fan, it’s perfect on a dog, but just sounds weird on a human boy. It has a nice vibe and probably fits someone’s personality well, but I can’t imagine anyone older than 12 with this name, I don’t know why. I mean I could kind of see it on an adult, but it just has a young vibe, unlike the name Karen or someone. Overall, I think this name is alright, but I’d rate it a 5/10.
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Heather Duke is a character from Heathers, the 1989 film and the musical released in 2014.
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Being personally named Duke I like the name for the uniqueness and “masculine vibe”, but I hate the way most perceive it as a dog's name or title. While I understand it is a title and a dog name (even though you can name an animal anything) I am not the one who chose to name myself that way so don’t tell me this stuff... and btw, some have asked and no it isn’t short for anything, my full first name is DUKE.
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Definitely a hillbilly and dog name.
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I think this works better as a nickname more than a birth name. I usually picture this being the name of a cowboy or a biker.
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Duke Crocker is the name of a character from the television series, Haven. He is portrayed by actor, Eric Balfour.
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My real first name is Duke and always has been.
Often people think it is a nickname or that it is short for something and don't believe it is my real name.
I have never met another person other than myself that is named Duke but I have met several dogs.
In elementary school I would be teased about my name so I became a martial artist.
I am an adult and the only thing anyone ever says about my name is that it is a good name.
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Often people think it is a nickname or that it is short for something and don't believe it is my real name.
I have never met another person other than myself that is named Duke but I have met several dogs.
In elementary school I would be teased about my name so I became a martial artist.
I am an adult and the only thing anyone ever says about my name is that it is a good name.
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There can only ever be one Duke! John Wayne! He's gone so no shaming his memory by naming your kid Duke. Show some respect you selfish pricks!
Seriously, congress should pass a law that naming your child Duke will be punishable by death.
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Seriously, congress should pass a law that naming your child Duke will be punishable by death.
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In Northern England, particularly Yorkshire, Duke was used as a short form of the name Marmaduke, which ultimately harks back to the presence of Irish-speaking Vikings in the region, and the original form MÁEL MÁEDÓC.
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Duke Chauppetta was the voice actor behind dog drummer Dook LaRue of the animatronic band Rock-afire Explosion.
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John Wayne the actor comes to my mind when I hear the name Duke, but there is also a famous wrestler named Duke Myers. I think it is a manly name and fits a rough and tough character for sure. I love it and think it's a great nickname to use too.
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Only tolerable on a dog.
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In Britain, this would be pronouned JOOK or DYOOK.
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The Dukes Of Hazzard: Bo and Luke.
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Duke Nukem is a character from a video game franchise.
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Sounds like something somebody would name their Rottweiler. I can't picture it as a human's name.
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Duke Calhoun is an American football player who used to play for the New York Giants.
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I like the name very much. It reminds me of names like Blake or Jake, which I consider very masculine. I also think that the meaning "leader" makes it rather masculine. I for sure wouldn't mind naming my son this.
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I completely agree with Aquamarina above. "Dook" looks hilarious to me. I always laugh when the guy sings "your dook" in the English version of the song "Dragostea din tei". I thought he was just pronouncing the word wrong for a long time, until I released that's the American pronunciation. In Ireland, "Duke" is pronounced "jook" and in Britain, it's pronounced "dyook". There should be three different pronunciation guides.
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I love this name! I don't even know why, it's just so, I dunno, masculine? Who cares, it's an awesome name!
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Duke Orsino is a character in the movie "She's the Man". He's played by Channing Tatum.
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I hate this name. It makes me think of racist David Duke.
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It's a title, for crying out loud. It seems like a pretentious name to use.
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"Dook"? OK, maybe in America. Everyone else pronounces this "Dyook". No offence, but seeing the pronunciation written down "Dook" just looks ridiculous to a British or Australian etc. person.
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I agree with the user aquamarina. "DOOK" is more of an American English pronunciation whereas the British English pronunciation would be "DYOOK".
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I think this name shouldn't be given to a human, EVER. This is a name for either a Rotweiler or Retriever dog, or any other type of big dog.
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In my opinion this name doesn't seem right for a person, no matter the meaning.
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One famous bearer is Duke Ellington, a famous jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist.
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Why is it everyone starts arguing and saying it's "prissy" to be called Princess, Prince or Queen but it's alright to be Duke? I just don't understand you people.
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This name is pronounced DOOK. The female version is Duka (DOOK-AH). It is not pronounced DOOK-AY.
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I know someone whose name is Duke. Everyone calls him that, but it's actually short for Richard.
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Duke doesn't sound anything like Richard, bit it's much better than being called Dick.
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The word "dux" which means leader, comes from the word "ducere" which means to lead.
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John Wayne's one of my favorite actors. His nickname was The Duke and/or Duke. Whenever I see or hear "Duke" it reminds me of him. I nicknamed my son "Duke" in homage of the late actor. My dad's guard dog also is named "Duke". It's a strong name that represents loyalty, courage, and bravery.
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