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I suppose it's okay. And, like Ylva said, I like the literary association with William Blake. It's one of the few surnames that I tolerate as a fn.

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♦ Andrew ♦

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Remember, floss daily!

I like it because it reminds me of William Blake.

I really like it. It's great. It has nice roots and someone the child can be proud of to be named after. Also, I know a little boy named Blake and he suits it perfectly, a little wild boy who climbs up everywhere with shoulder lenght dark brown hair. His mother is Indian, and he's a real monkey!
I love it!

I love Blake, I did a post on it a few days ago and got some really nice combos from one particular person, I can't remember who without looking! It is a nice short name but no so nicknamey.

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**miss_smiley**

It's dated to the 1980s and 90s, imo. And has a soap opera feel because of "Dynasty" (a popular character was named Blake Carrington). It's not a horrible name, though, and I've met a few little boys with this name that have kept me from hating it, despite its popularity and trendiness. Also be aware it's sometimes used for girls (I've met a few of those, too), but I can't for the life of me figure out why. :-/

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~Heather~

It's all right, but I think it just sounds odd. And for some reason I always picture a really snooty little blonde boy with it. It looks like you just put a B in front of "lake," too. Really, though, it's not bad. I used to like it.

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Hannah
"Are you not afraid that it will go out?"
"That what will go out?" asked Dr Greysteel.
"The candle." Strange gestured to Dr Greysteel's forehead. "The candle inside your head."

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~Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Blake is a good middle name, kind of girly though. Would have to have a strong first name. (My opinion)

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I am the brunette.
Proud Momma of 2 boys:
Jason Keanu 6 yrs old
Nathan Joshua 5 yrs old

I like the literary association

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I think of the poet William Blake.

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But personally I find the name too short, I prefer longer fn.

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"But it’s all right now.
I learned my lesson well.
You see you can’t please everyone
So you got to please yourself."
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"It does not become me to make myself smaller than I am." (Edith Södergran 1891-1923)

Blake's an attractive name. It has literary history and a nice, sharp sound. I really do like it--but only for a boy. :) It's common around here, so I'd never use it, but I'd rather see a, say, Blake Salvador than an Aedin Hunter.

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Array

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This message was edited 3/7/2006, 7:11 AM