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Mumsnet Discussions: Baby names : troy for a boy? (22 messages)
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Rosbo on Mon 05-May-08 23:50:23
what does everyone think?
makes me think he'd be a hunk if he was older!!

I also like Sonny for a boy.

And Edie Jane for a girl?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Rosbo on Mon 05-May-08 23:57:40
none? oh okay
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By hertsnessex on Mon 05-May-08 23:59:01
Soony is a great name for a boy.

Not keen on Troy though.

Edie is a fab name.

Go with whatever you and your partner like, sod everyone else!

xx
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By themildmanneredjanitor on Mon 05-May-08 23:59:48
it's what you like that matters.
i like more traditional names so wouldn't choose those but if you do, that's all that matters.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By cornsilk on Tue 06-May-08 00:00:38
It's a bit High School Musical isn't it? I suppose the danger is it could become a bit chavsome. I like Sonny very much though. Edie Jane is lovely.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Custardo on Tue 06-May-08 00:02:09
troy is bob
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By cat64 on Tue 06-May-08 00:02:38
I too think you've been watching too much High School Musical, and if you haven't, everyone will think you have. It's a bit like all the Charlene's that appeared when Neighbours became very popular.
Still, it's up to you - but then you did ask.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Rosbo on Tue 06-May-08 00:04:05
I suppose they could...your right.
Mmm i know hertsnessex but Its so hard choosing a name I want other peoples opinions! Its all very nice having a traditional name but if we all had them there'd be far too many Elizabeths and Johns in the world! Not that theres anything wrong with Elizabeths and Johns but you know what I mean I hope!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Custardo on Tue 06-May-08 00:20:19
in 2015 there will be junior schools full of troys.

how many teenage girls are now called charlene becuase of donkey features in neighbours?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Rosbo on Tue 06-May-08 00:23:56
haha, i get your point
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By WanderingTrolley on Tue 06-May-08 00:29:19
I like Jane.
That's all.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Custardo on Tue 06-May-08 00:31:17
i like mary
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By WanderingTrolley on Tue 06-May-08 00:33:39
I quite like Elizabeth and John - there are v few of them round 'ere nowadays.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Califrau on Tue 06-May-08 00:36:06
I know a Troy over here who reminds me of Crabbe and Goyle. hmm
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Astrophe on Tue 06-May-08 00:38:13
troy makes me think of 'troll' . Not a fan, sorry.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Rosbo on Tue 06-May-08 00:39:19
Okay
Peter? I like Peter but HATE pete.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Astrophe on Tue 06-May-08 00:41:36
I like it, but don't do it if you don't like pete.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Califrau on Tue 06-May-08 00:47:46
If you like Peter, you can be insistent. I have a Joseph. He is Joseph. I do not like Joe because I was at school with at least 327 Joannes who were all called Jo. I will yield only if DS1 drives himself home from his university Halls of Residence to beg upon bended knee that I call him Joe. hmm He's 7 right now. grin. He doesn't answer to Joe at all - wouldn't think of it as being part of his name. His name is Joseph. People have tried to call him Joe but people do not try more than once...hmmgrin.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By paros on Tue 06-May-08 00:56:42
I have a Harrison . it never gets shortned to harry because he only answers to Harrison and nothing else . LOL It can be done . Oh and ya boo sucks if anyone dosnt like Harrison because I do and thats good enough for me . LOL
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By nooka on Tue 06-May-08 01:04:12
My name has never been shortened either. It is possible although God knows people try! Just be insistent and you should be fine. You can't tell what he will call himself when he is a teenager, but that's just teenagers for you grin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By ninedragons on Tue 06-May-08 04:57:41
I think Troy is generally a nickname for the third generation to have a certain name, so James Harrison III (i.e. the grandson of the first) will be known as Troy.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By seeker on Tue 06-May-08 05:17:28
Puzzled by Sonny as a name. Isn't it like calling someone "Youngfellermelad?" Or "Chickabid?" It's a pet name, surely? Or what policemen in old fashioned drama call peope they are arresting "Come on sonny, let's be having you"


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