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Comments and insights on the name Fox: | Edit

I love it, but I'm biased...I have an eight year old with the name. My biggest fear was that he'd be teased, but he's made it to second grade without ever a negative word from another kid about it. A few adults have looked at me strangely, but that's never bothered me. I hope it stays truly unique and nowhere near the top 1k, but there are already two other Fox's I know about in my home town of Buffalo, NY.

Personal experiences with the name Fox: | Edit

My son is named Fox and I love it! Every one thinks it's the coolest name. Well, not everyone. But I find that it helps me quickly sort boring people from people that I'd like to know better. I love that he's the only Fox I know.

Nicknames for Fox: | Edit

Foxy

Meanings and history of the name Fox: | Edit

The boy's name Fox \fox\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "fox". Probably refers to a fox-catcher or to a fox's den.

Famous real-life people named Fox: | Edit

Michael J. Fox, actor
Vivica A. Fox, actress

Fox in song, story & screen: | Edit

Fox Mulder, a fictional character in the television series The X-Files
Fox, Angelina Jolie's character in the movie Wanted
Fox Crane/Nicholas Foxworth "Fox" Crane, a fictional character on the soap opera Passions
"Fantastic Mr. Fox," 2009 animated film and 1970 Roald Dahl novel