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Aibu?

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 27/12/2010 16:54

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.

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alemci · 02/01/2011 19:36

remember H from Steps. could be inspired by him.

BelligerentGhoul · 02/01/2011 19:32

I like Asbo - I think it sounds really classy.

Or Hth - Aitch for short.

ChaosTrulyReigns · 02/01/2011 19:29

Oh no you're very au courant.

Yogi film is out next this year!

alemci · 02/01/2011 19:28

sounds like yogi bear yabadabadoo. sorry i am showing my age.

ChaosTrulyReigns · 02/01/2011 19:25

I'm now seriously considering Fanjo with a nickname of foof.

Do you like that?

smilingserenely · 30/12/2010 13:02

have you considered afaik or even poas (similar to boaz but just that little bit more unusual )

mathanxiety · 30/12/2010 03:41

Fangry would be lovely, but of course you'd have to insist on the proper Walloon pronunciation.

Fanjo now we're getting somewhere it is a badass name, and nice nn potential.

ShoshanaBlue · 30/12/2010 00:19

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.

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 29/12/2010 23:49

little bit

ffs.

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 29/12/2010 23:49

No, YANBU blackeyeds.

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

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blackeyedsusan · 29/12/2010 23:39
Grin

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?

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 29/12/2010 22:45

What do you think about fangry mathanx?

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

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mathanxiety · 29/12/2010 05:56

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.

seeker · 29/12/2010 05:53

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

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

mathanxiety · 29/12/2010 05:22

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

Lilka · 27/12/2010 22:32

You missed Yanbu off your list

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

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 27/12/2010 22:26

See you outside Missie?

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Tortington · 27/12/2010 22:24

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

ayboo is chav and we all know it

clumsymumsnowdriftbaby · 27/12/2010 22:22

how about boak ?

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 27/12/2010 22:00

I like the Poas one Yellow!

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

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LittleYellowTeapot · 27/12/2010 21:57

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

What about Poas? Due a revival I reckon.

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 27/12/2010 21:54

Starts new short list:

Ayboo
Yaboo
Yanboo
Dilligaf (nn Dilly)
Iyswim
Afaik

Any more?

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SantasNutellaFairy · 27/12/2010 21:25

Dare I suggest it's a bit chavvy?

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

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ChristmasTrolleyRage · 27/12/2010 21:24
Grin

Which spelling do they have yellow?

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LittleYellowTeapot · 27/12/2010 21:21

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