If we have a boy, we're thinking of calling him Roscoe...

The Roscoe's a pretty common pub name up here in Liverpool.

I love Roscoe! I'd use it myself, no problem. It's a cool name.

I don't get the Dukes of Hazzard reference at all. I'm 29 so I don't know if it's before my time? My DP is same age and doesn't get it either. It'll die out pretty soon anyway.

I'm a teacher and it might be a comment-worthy name but not a cringe-worthy one. I've taught kids named Orlando, Storm, Blu... All sorts of 'out-there' things. 'Out-there' names aren't really all that 'out-there' any more.

I have seen a Myles with that spelling, I just dislike it.

I've seen Myles with that spelling - so not quite 'nobody'

I have just had a quick google - there was a 'Myles Standish' on the Mayflower, and a 15/16th Century bible translator called Myles Coverdale.

I can't believe nobody here has seen 'Myles' with that spelling! (Although, if it is the Irish spelling as a poster said above, that would explain why I think it is normal)

It is much better than Roscoe.

Roscoe is what my neighbours dog is called. I s it a real name? I have never heard of it before except when next door call their dog.
Miles is much nicer but don't like the spelling Myles - is that a proper spelling or are you trying yo individualise the name? Miles is lovely and quite unusual as it is. I don't think you need to play with the spelling.

Roscoe = my BIL's dog
Myles is better.

Both fab

I love both the names! You may not want to use them both for one child if you have any chance of having another son. I didn't read the whole thread so this may have been said already but Myles is usually the Irish spelling. Personally I prefer it as it seems more dynamic than Miles. Also I know a Myles who is now in his late 70s (at least) and he is still a very dynamic personality and fantastic storyteller. So I think of Myles as strong, interesting, high-energy and entertaining.

By the time this baby goes to school (2019?!) none of their peers will have any clue about a 1970s TV show! Roscoe is fantastic

Roscoe is a bit meh. Can't say I think much of it either way, other than it sounds like Rocco.

Myles is OKish too.

I really don't get these name threads (and yet still I post on them....). If you like the name then use it (unless you're planning on calling them BJ-Lucifer or something, in which case best not)

I'm not too keen on surnames for first names, but you like it .........

Roscoe is a brill name. I considered it. DD has a toy panda (female) and she is called Roscotina.

Roscoe. Yes, nice, unusual but not weird

Miles. Yes, nice name

Myles. No, no, and triple no. It looks like its a girls name. (Myley)

Really like it and thats what I would think just its a great name. I am always amazed at the over thinking that goes on wrt what other people name their children.

I had a thread on Roscoe here a couple of years ago. Most people dissed and my DP didn't like it. He ended up as something else and I am happy with his name. Still think Roscoe is awesome though so go for it. Can't work out how to link to the old thread...

I like both!

I used to work with a Roscoe, great name, go for it.

I quite like it! Definitely reminds me of the DofH, but, hey! I used to love that show!

I think Myles Roscoe sounds better, although I prefer the spelling Miles.

The very first boy I ever fancied was Roscoe - I was 10 and he was gorgeous lol. Prefer Roscoe Myles but guess it depends on your surname

My friend named her DS Roscoe a few years ago. I think her DH bullied her into it after a very long labour At first I thought it was the worst name in the worldand questioned her sanity but it now seems perfectly nice and normal. It's made me doubt whether any name can be considered inherently terrible, which does not sit well with my judgey pants

Well Roscoe might be a bit of a marmite name but it definitely has impact. look at the amount of posts on this already!

I quite like the names Roscoe, must be too young (but i'm not, I'm in my mid 30's) to get the Dukes of Hazard reference, nor do I associate it with a dog. For some reason the image of a rodeo clown pops into my mind - don't know why though. However, once the baby is born and people associate a cute bambino with the name all these other associations will go out the window.

Don't like the name Myles/Miles. I find it a bit stuffy (again, don't know why),

Mid lake not midland, autocorrect!

I have never heard of this dukes of hazard roscoe people are talking about! As a couple of pp said I think of the song roscoe by midland which I like. I think the name sounds quite nice and quirky, so not having this association that everyone else seems to have I would say yes I like it. I really like miles but only with I.