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Hobie

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Babyfeverdrivingmecrazy · 22/07/2015 06:46

What do ppl think of this for a little boy?

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badtime · 24/07/2015 20:02

OP, I hope you were sincere in thanking people for their comments. You asked them what they thought of a name, and they told you.

I really don't like it either. I don't like nickname-type names at the best of times, and one that looks like it is short for something but nobody knows what is the worst kind.

(I just googled, and apparently it is short for Hobart, or a surname name in itself. It is still not something I would ever call a human).

nooka · 23/07/2015 01:52

So how is it pronounced then?

PurpleDaisies · 22/07/2015 22:32

Where did you come across the name op? I've never heard of it before.

I agree it'll be a marmite one (not to my taste personally). Good luck with your new arrival.

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Babyfeverdrivingmecrazy · 22/07/2015 22:27

Thanks for all the no so nice comments!

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reuset · 22/07/2015 21:04

David Hasselhoff! That's it. (thanks Google)

I only watched Knight Rider and after its time

reuset · 22/07/2015 21:01

I never watched Baywatch! David somebody was in it is all that I can recall. Was Hobie the dog?

TopCivilServant · 22/07/2015 20:56

Really awful, sorry. Baywatch

RiverTam · 22/07/2015 20:55

Errr, not error, bloody phone!

twirlypoo · 22/07/2015 20:55

I know a herbie, would that be close enough as an alternative?

ToysRLuv · 22/07/2015 20:54

If that's to me, a hoagie is a type of sub sandwich.. random, but does spring to mind for me!

RiverTam · 22/07/2015 20:54

I think it's fine. Some if these responses are ridiculous 'is it short for horrible' 'sounds like hobby'. Error, no and not really - obviously!

Wolfiefan · 22/07/2015 20:50

Hoagie?

badg3r · 22/07/2015 20:49

For a hamster, Great.
For a baby, cruel... sorry!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/07/2015 20:37

Sorry but I think it is absolutely dreadful.

birchygoo · 22/07/2015 20:02

I met a hobie in America and he is now deceased but he was the most amazing man and for that I love this name as has great memories for me.

I think it's a cute baby name but also really suited him as a man

Tanaqui · 22/07/2015 19:54

Love it, have you read after the rescue?

Rox19 · 22/07/2015 19:53

Haha looks like 'hobble' ? Weird name

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Babyfeverdrivingmecrazy · 22/07/2015 19:52

Loveareading I love it too!!

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reuset · 22/07/2015 10:27

Hobie for a boy? Good idea for boys, and girls, keeps them out of mischief during the school holidays. Wink The other pronunciation sounds like a pet name for hobo.

A good name it does not make.

AmysTiara · 22/07/2015 10:19

I hear hobo sorry

BothEndsBurning · 22/07/2015 10:17

Is that short for Horrible?

UrethraFranklin1 · 22/07/2015 10:17

No. People will constantly mishear it as Toby, child will be plagued!

marshmallowpies · 22/07/2015 08:24

I just finished The Goldfinch yesterday...it's nice, but Hobie is short for Hobart, it's just a nickname to me.

loveareadingthanks · 22/07/2015 08:21

Weird, I rarely look in this bit as 99% of the names make me wince and everyone else seems to wax lyrical over them.

But I love Hobie. Really. and I can't imagine how anyone half literate could mispronounce it.

Guess it's one of those Marmite names.

sweetpeame · 22/07/2015 08:10

Sounds awful, please don't use it!

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