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Cody - thoughts?

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29High · 22/09/2016 00:30

We are expecting a son. We like Cody.

Thoughts?

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Vixxfacee · 25/09/2016 16:26

I knew a little girl named Cody. I don't mind it but then I like surname type names which is sneered at on here.
You would get a better response on here if it was Simon or Edmund Confused so I wouldn't take much notice.

MrsGsnow18 · 25/09/2016 07:55

I do like Cody. I have known two over the years and both have been very bright and lovely little boys. So ignore comments about them being 'naughty boys' a child's name can never determine a child's character!

mathanxiety · 25/09/2016 02:38

It's an Irish surname and no different in that respect from Ryan, etc.

It does sound American, but not in the same way that Brayden does. It has a more classic ring to it - like Buffalo Bill Cody, with an old cowboy vibe, or as pps have said, a surfer vibe.

CrystalMcPistol · 25/09/2016 02:28

Oh dear! You can't have people thinking he's..................American!

chattygranny · 25/09/2016 02:24

I would also assume he was American.

Onenerfwarfrombreakdown · 25/09/2016 01:30

Too American, too twee, imo.

MotherDuckSaid · 22/09/2016 19:37

Agree with the naughty boy theme I'm afraid !
Also I dnt think it's very manly IMO, more boyish

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Hadenoughoftumble · 22/09/2016 18:48

I like it.

We are planning Casey for our little boy who is due any day so it's sort of along the same lines.

WaitroseCoffeeCostaCup · 22/09/2016 17:49

Olivia That genuinely made me snort Grin

chinlo · 22/09/2016 11:51

It makes me think of a surfer dude too.

Not my style simply because I don't like names that end in an "ee" sound on grown men. But there's nothing inherently wrong with it - if you like it, go for it!

katemess12 · 22/09/2016 11:43

For a bit of a change of direction, I've only known one Cody and he was privately educated, not American, and was an absolute gem.

Never understood this "naughty boys" name thing. Naughty boys come with all sorts of names.

MrsSecker · 22/09/2016 11:39

Love it!

Caldini22 · 22/09/2016 11:39

I like it

InTheseFlipFlops · 22/09/2016 11:37

I know a few and they are all ummm challenging.
But if you like it, go with it.
It depends what day and time you put a name up here as to the response you get! so go with what you love

EssentialHummus · 22/09/2016 11:36

I'd assume you were American, but otherwise no reaction either way from me.

srslylikeomg · 22/09/2016 11:32

I once knew a poor person called Cody. He and I were 8 and I recall him being rather dashing and daring. It's not my style of name but I think it's interesting and if you like it: do it!

bumpetybumpbumpbump · 22/09/2016 11:31

Not my cup of tea-don't like names which sound like you're trying to be cool.

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 22/09/2016 11:29

''it's a naughty boy's name' is code for 'I once knew a poor person called that''

TRUE!

OliviaBensonOnAGoodDay · 22/09/2016 11:27

I love Cody by the way OP!

OliviaBensonOnAGoodDay · 22/09/2016 11:26

Op unless it's in the top 10 and snoozetastic you wont get a good response on here. I like it it's lovely to hear something different!

Ha! Yep, pretty much.

And 'it's a naughty boy's name' is code for 'I once knew a poor person called that'

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 22/09/2016 11:22

I like it. Kind of a surfer dude name.

DramaInPyjamas · 22/09/2016 10:39

I know one and he is an absolute horror. So in my eyes I see it as a 'naughty' boys name.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 22/09/2016 10:35

I like it.

PotatoBread · 22/09/2016 09:19

I don't like it - too American for me but that's just my taste. If you love it, go for it

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