Aibu?

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

I like to have something unusual, but easily recognisable.

I already have 3 DDs and a DS , but I have decided to go a little bit more unusual. I just think it rolls off the tongue well, and seems it would suit either gender.

It seems to fit well - I can imagine calling it out in the soft-play area, but it also seems appropriate for when it's working as an UN Special Envoy.

Wondering what MNers think?

I am also considering the creative alternative spelling of Ayboo - please let me which you prefer.

TIA.

[purepurple]

I prefer Yanbu myself.

[GandalfyCarawak]

I think you should spell it Kaye-booh (silent K.)

[InterruptingCow]

Yanbu has a definite ring to it! I like it.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

Ooooh - hopes for twins.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

bump (metaphorically)

[ragged]

I suggest Yaboo, Yob for short. Has a kind of "Love-a-Hoody" ring to it, don't you think?

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

Oh yes.

See I was set on Aibu, but this thread is opening my eyes.

[LittleYellowTeapot]

Love it. It's getting very popular though. There are two in my DS's class.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

Which spelling do they have yellow?

[SantasNutellaFairy]

Dare I suggest it's a bit chavvy?

Loads of Aibu/ Yabu round here. What about Dilligaf as a nice alternative? Dilly for short?

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

Starts new short list:

Ayboo
Yaboo
Yanboo
Dilligaf (nn Dilly)
Iyswim
Afaik

Any more?

[LittleYellowTeapot]

The two I know have the traditional spelling Aibu. Much classier I think.

What about Poas? Due a revival I reckon.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

I like the Poas one Yellow!

Yes I'm definitely looking for classy - how very dare SNF suggest it's Cahvvy?

[clumsymumsnowdriftbaby]

how about boak ?

[Tortington]

oh ffs, another one who just has to change the spelling from the traditional!

ayboo is chav and we all know it

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

See you outside Missie?

[Lilka]

You missed Yanbu off your list

Also you might consider Imo or Imho as a creative spelling?

[mathanxiety]

Boo is much nicer, or Bu for a simpler spelling.

[seeker]

Love it. Means Beautiful Dream in Lapp, I think.

Smiley is a cute name - have you thought of that?

[mathanxiety]

I like fwink myself. It has a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Or fenvy if you want a vaguely floral name but wish to avoid the usual Ivy, Fenella blahs.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

What do you think about fangry mathanx?

Not sure it rolls off the tongue as easily as some others do.

[blackeyedsusan]

I think you may have problems at school iyswim, do you not think people will chant "yes yes yes" at your darling dc?

I think he may also be called, bu, which is bloody unreasonable of children but you know what they can be like.

I personally prefer Ianbu. I am not being unreasonable in suggesting an alternative am I?

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

No, YANBU blackeyeds.

I like Ianbu, it's a little but Shakespearical.

[ChristmasTrolleyRage]

little bit

ffs.

[ShoshanaBlue]

I see what you mean about Fangry and Fwink. I'd like to suggest Fanjo as an alternative.

Ianbu has definitely got those literary connotations. However, if you are seriously considering this, I think you need to question your own cultural connections and identity. If you lack the associated learned and enlightened traits, I fear that it may be regarded as chavvy.