DP and I have finally agreed on one name!

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Mahraih · 25/08/2010 17:44

Here's how it goes: I suggest name; DP rejecs for some vague reason. Everything from the bizarre to the biblical to the banal.

But finally, he likes one! I have no idea why.

For a girl:

Bahati (promounced BAEHHAATiy).

It's Swahili and one of my suggestions as I'm half Kenyan and was born and raised there for a decade.

His name is very English, but kiddo should look a bit exotic. Would you think it a strange name??

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Mahraih · 25/08/2010 17:55

sedgiebaby we are going to have an English middle name, have no fear.

It's either English first name and Kenyan (Swahili or Luo) middle, or t'other way around. But so far, DP only likes Kenyan names, so ... gah!

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FreakoidOrganisoid · 25/08/2010 17:51

I like it. But then my dc have African middle names (they are half African) so I'm all for 'unusual' names

sedgiebaby · 25/08/2010 17:51

I have to tell off ValiumS as it is too much to resist...the batty is not only uncharitable, but unlikely I don't think that it sounds that similar.

However it is a bit 'out there' and challenging for the English tounge/ear, why don't you also go for a more English middle name to reflect both cultures and that might be used in later life if your little one choses too?

BTW DH and I are from different cultures (planets even?) and different first languages, I understand the challenge.

Ronaldinhio · 25/08/2010 17:47

if the child is growing up in the uk then yes I would think it a strange name
that isn't to say don't use it...i just haven't come across it before

ValiumSingleton · 25/08/2010 17:46

Bahati is too much like Batty. I really wouldn't use this. I have to be honest, I do think it's a bit too strange.

The next poster may well tell me off though.

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