Show of Hands

Dex is my suggestion between the two. I wouldn't want to be called Newt. Especially as a kid in school.

Too many ters. DexTER RichTER? Doesn't sound right to me.

Probably "Dex" of the choices given. He may get teased a bit by both.

I hope she has a girl. Boys with these names will be teased mercilessly. With Dexter, at least he might be called Dex. Ray or Trey might be better middle names with her -ay sound.

My first choice would be Blue.

The girl names are cute. The boy names aren't as cute.

I know quite a few people whose last name is newton. Even they always had people calling them fig newton in school. So I would go with Dexter. Plus, then he can go by Dexter or Dex, both of which I like. The only real nickname for Newton is Newt.

What kinda names r those?

Dexter Richter is non-melodic. If they name him Newton, hopefully his nickname will be NJ and not Fig.

I dislike Dexter too, especially with Richter. Newton isn't much better, just has the advantage of being a family name. She likes uncommon names. Please tell me suggestions so I can talk her out of Dexter!

Dexter is now a great name for a future ethical (insofar as that's possible) serial killer.

DJ is a pretty cool nickname so nobody would ever need to know the name was Dexter. Both of these currently have negative connotations, but I just can't imagine the horror of being called "Newt".

What is wrong with your cousin. Horrible choices for girls and boys names but the boys choices are especially awful.

With Dexter and the last name he probably be teased and awful lot

Dexter Richter doesn't sound so good.

Poor kid.

Dexter makes me think of the TV show serial killer.

My dog's name is Dexter if that influences your decision.