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Honest opinions wanted on "football" related boys name!!

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:18

Hi everyone!

So I've got 10 weeks until I'll be sectioned with yellow bundle no.2. Girl's name is sorted but have absolutely struggled with a boys name that I don't just "like".
While trying to get some imagination or inspiration from OH, I suggested looking at the names of footballing legends of his favourite team (Spurs).

Jurgen (Klinnsman) is out, and then he suggested Ossie (or Ozzie), and I kind of think I love it?! It's definitely a grower and goes well with DS's name and our
surname.

Am I mad? My husband will be seen as a legend amongst his friends for managing to convince me to name our child after a footballing hero!!

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 15:21

Chill out GetOrf!! there is absolutely no question of me naming my spawn "Oswald"!

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ladymia · 11/02/2013 15:20

I think the fact that you are defending the name so fiercely means you should go for it! I think the most important thing about a name it you should love it and then use it and leave it at that and not ask forums for honest opinions

I also don't usually agree with naming a child Oscar if he will be known as Ozzie/Ossie for instance but in this case I would, he might never get used to this name and might want something more sensible on his CV.

I am sure you can at least admit it's a risky name

GetOrf · 11/02/2013 15:16

God no you CAN'T call a baby Oswald.

I would just assume that you named his Ossie after that Osborne character.

But it's a nice name I think.

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 15:11

I get ya TerrysNo2, constructive criticism, I like it and do agree to a certain extent. The "Z" is definitely a more masculine consonant. Although I do think I'd prefer to be explaining that it's actually after the Argentinian footballer, hence the "ss" than for people to assume it's after recovering alcoholic, budgie-biter, and wife-strangler Osbourne!

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TerrysNo2 · 11/02/2013 15:06

I like it, fits into my preferred "different enough to be the only one but not so different that people say "what" when you tell them it"

One potential problem though, is if you spell it Ossie then I think he will forever be correcting people who pronounce it "Oh-sea" rather than the intended "oz" sound. I would probably go for the Ozzie spelling as I also think Z is a stronger letter and makes the name more powerful. That sounds daft but I am a big believer in how names look as well as sound.

Hope that helps!

PS - don't tell friends / family your chosen name before the baby is born, people think that if its not born yet then they are ok to criticise your name choice, once its named most keep schtum! Grin

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 15:04

I think that given the chavvy culture of Tatiana-Rose-Lees and India-Lampshade-Insertcountryhere names, Ossie is quite mild in comparison! I don't like the idea of a name that can be shortened, partly because my husband is known by lots of variations of the same name by different circles of friends and I think it's a bit schizophrenic. Bootsy.....I might even change MY name to Ossie by deed poll, I love it so frickin much.

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HoratiaWinwood · 11/02/2013 14:57

My honest opinion isn't positive.

But I really hate nicknames without the backup of a fuller name.

Ossie I would pronounce as spelt, with -ss- not -z- sound in the middle. Even leaving aside the nicknameyness, it's a name that will attract confusion.

bootsycollins · 11/02/2013 14:56

Defo the Ossie spelling, cool as fuck. Mama if you love this name you gotta have it, in fact I'm tipping Ossie to be the next big hipster baby name, bet you a million £ it catches on, you heard it here first Smile

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:55

TBH I'm more One Direction than Black Sabbath, anyone that remotely knows us will know that it's no reference to the Osbournes!

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Wewereherefirst · 11/02/2013 14:52

I would think you're Ozzy Osbourne fans...

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:52

I love Teddy, but OH says no. If it's a girl she's gonna be called "Hoddle" (joke).

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bootsycollins · 11/02/2013 14:50

The more I think about it the more I like it actually

GaryBuseysTeeth · 11/02/2013 14:49

Edward (nn Teddy) would be my 'safe' option if I were a Spurs fan (thankfully I'm not)!
My first thought would be Ozzy Osbourne, but I think it's a nice idea/name.

You could give a girl the name Clemency after Ray Clemence Grin

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:48

YEAH! Come on Bootsy! You're right!

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poppydaisy · 11/02/2013 14:48

If you dislike Oscar, how about Oswald?

Startail · 11/02/2013 14:46

I knew a very nice Ozzie, no idea whether his name is football related as he's about 12.

I have always wondered if he was really Oscar or something as his big brother has a name that could also be a NN.

His mum is nice, but a bit brisk, I never dared ask.

ladymia · 11/02/2013 14:45

I really don't think it's a good idea, sorry

bootsycollins · 11/02/2013 14:44

Yeah I'd go with Ossie, not keen on the full Oswald version. Ossie sounds really cool, a real one off but in a lovely way not a spit your drink out what? kind of way, go for it Mama Smile

MustafaCake · 11/02/2013 14:42

It's a nickname and just reminds me of Ozzy Osbourne (not a good thing IMHO!)

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:41

I do know that, but come on, I live in Belfast, Osvaldo isn't gonna fly.....

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bootsycollins · 11/02/2013 14:41

Ossie is gorgeous Smile

NotADragonOfSoup · 11/02/2013 14:39

Even Ossie Ardiles wasn't actually named Ossie. He was Osvaldo César Ardiles

NotADragonOfSoup · 11/02/2013 14:37

Which is a crap real name and not a nickname.

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MamaM22 · 11/02/2013 14:35

You guys are funny! This is the same forum that was recommending "Clemency" as a name!

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pashapasta · 11/02/2013 14:34

Madness. Give the poor child a proper name.