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Kai

66 replies

PrettyInDecadence · 07/07/2012 11:25

Is it a bit too Rooney-esque? I love it but have had bad reactions from others towards it. FWIW I've never met a little Kai, so have no preconceptions about the name, I just think it sounds nice!

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SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 21:18

I like that! His name isn't pronounced as Kai though it Kay. I thought it would work until Kai Rooney appeared

Pochemuchka · 07/07/2012 21:17

That's a lovely name, SPsfanjo.
Wait for it (totally outing myself here!) mine is worse: Kairon, pronounced 'kye -ron'.

And just to make it EVEN worse? It's an unusual spelling of 'Chiron'.

*disclaimer - I have only had compliments on it in real life but they could all just be being nice, right?

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 21:11

His name is Kailum

MN will now blow up!

Pochemuchka · 07/07/2012 21:08

SPsfanjo - I'm dying to know if your son has the same name as mine!
Also a 'K' name starting with Kai. . . MN would rip it apart too! Grin

Thatsnotmypenguin · 07/07/2012 20:24

TBH I assumed it was short for Mordecai (sp?), aside from that I think it will be a common name in school IYSWIM.

popsypie · 07/07/2012 20:21

I don't think it is chavvy. It makes me think of Ireland for some reason. If you like it go for it.

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 20:19

Share it!

Mine is also a K name! Now I know K names don't go down well on here Grin

usualsuspect · 07/07/2012 20:17

The baby names topic would never be the same again Grin The sharp intake of breaths would send it of line for ever.

Savannahgirl · 07/07/2012 20:16

I agree with the Jayden, Hayden connotations.

It also makes me think of Wayne Rooney who I think is vile!

Hence I really don't like it.

But if you like it and want it for your son, then you should absolutely go ahead and choose it.

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 20:14

I need to know now usual! Grin

The spelling of my sons sends people brains in to over drive!

Think we mentioned the names at the same time MN would just disappear into a puff of smoke?

usualsuspect · 07/07/2012 20:11

We don't tend to have many WAGS live around here TBH.

Bunbaker · 07/07/2012 20:09

"It's not a naff name in the part of England I live in"

It's very WAG where I live. Sorry, but it's a bit Kylie, Jayden, Kaden, hyphenated name etc to me.

usualsuspect · 07/07/2012 20:08

MN would explode if I posted my Grandsons names on here Grin

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 20:06

If you like it go for it!

My sons name would get a ripped apart on here but I'm not bothered.

CrampedUpMissPiggy · 07/07/2012 20:05

Sorry, it's just a bit too WAG. How about Jonah to go with Jesse? Or Cain?

usualsuspect · 07/07/2012 20:03

It's not a naff name in the part of England I live in

treadonthecracks · 07/07/2012 19:59

I think it might be one of those names where teachers will expect him to be challenging! (not saying they should).

PorkyandBess · 07/07/2012 19:55

In England it is a very naff name, imo - on a par with Jayden, Kayden etc.

wheniwasoneihadjustbegun · 07/07/2012 19:50

I really like it, sounds very strong and Scandinavian to me. I know it has been associated with the Rooney's recently, but it would be a shame to let that put you off, I doubt they'll be headline news when your son is older.

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 07/07/2012 18:26

I don't know a Kai but its the start of my sons name. same spelling but different pronunciation which was my fault as well as the bloody Rooneys!

I don't mind it as a friend of mine calls my son it as a short form of his name. Don't see her often so I'm not too bothered.

If you like it go for it.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 07/07/2012 18:22

The only Kai I know has a brother called Cruz. Don't like it.

Pochemuchka · 07/07/2012 18:18

I'm afraid I got put off this name because of the rooneys too but their son was born only a wee bit before my DS.
I ended up giving my son a longer name that has the sound 'Kai' at the beginning and it suits him down to the ground! I really couldn't imagine him being called anything else.

I've never met another one and I get lots of compliments on his name (although mumsnet would probably hate it!)
I think if you like it, go for it. Or if you're not sure, have a look at similar names.

whatlauradid · 07/07/2012 18:12

I know a lot of Kai's and I'm not fussed. Even without the Rooney undertones it sounds horrible to me.

tanmu82 · 07/07/2012 18:12

I know a guy in Germany called Kai and I have a female friend called Kai. I think it's a lovely unisex name, and because I know adults with this name, I never think of the rooney's when I hear it

Zara1984 · 07/07/2012 18:09

Kai means "food" in Maori. If he ever goes to NZ people will die of laughter at his name. Sorry, just thought I'd point that out Grin

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