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Ok, we have narrowed it down to Otis and Cosima...

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JanuaryJuniper · 26/02/2017 22:26

We have spent most of the day looking at, discussing and playing around with our LONG list of names and think we may have narrowed it down to Otis and Cosima!!!!!

So what do you think....

Eli, Aphra & Otis

Eli, Aphra & Cosima

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reuset · 28/02/2017 21:59

Lawks, OP! Getting ideas above your station using a name like Cosima Angry

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Faez · 28/02/2017 20:32

Otis also makes me think of the aardvark

HopelesslydevotedtoGu · 28/02/2017 20:30

I get really irritated with having to spell my name all the time, and people mishearing and mispronouncing it. I've met quite a few people who say the same. So I always favour names that are either mainstream, or spelt phonetically and easy to pronounce, otherwise I think it can end up being a burden for the child.

Otis is OK. I do automatically think of the aardvark, but I guess that cultural reference will pass. Cosima... it's pretty, but I can imagine it being annoying to have as a name.

motheroftwojedi · 28/02/2017 20:17

Love both names.
My youngest son is an Otis so maybe a bit bias. And we actually did get the inspiration for his name from the lift in the hospital he was born in!!

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JanuaryJuniper · 28/02/2017 20:00

I actually don't dislike the name Sadie just to put that out there Smile we were just teasing previously Wink

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JujuMonster · 28/02/2017 19:59

I think they're nice names OP. I wouldn't pick them personally, but if you introduced me to your kids in RL id be thinking how nice they are and how pleasant it is to hear unusual but not bonkers name choices.

So that's a yes from me, but I also really like the name Sadie HTH

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JanuaryJuniper · 28/02/2017 19:56

Myself and dh have it down to either the Cozzy mah or Coz eem ah pronunciation as our favourites (there are many legitimate pronunciations) though I think it will more than likely be Cozzy mah Smile

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elQuintoConyo · 28/02/2017 19:35

I like both.

The Cosimo I know pronounces it co-see-ma emphasis on the 'co' (and a short sound like 'cot').

myoriginal3 · 28/02/2017 19:30

Never heard it myself personally.

NavyandWhite · 28/02/2017 19:27

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myoriginal3 · 28/02/2017 19:24

Who was to know they were a male and female name. I certainly didn't. I thought you were choosing between the two for a boy.

user1483387154 · 28/02/2017 19:23

Not heard of Cosima before only Cosimo, but I like it :)

catsarenice · 28/02/2017 19:18

I really like Otis - although upon suggesting it to DP he reminded me of Otis the Aardvark but that didn't bother me as he was cute! Still got vetoed though. I don't like Cosima though I'm afraid but love the sibling names

BusterGonad · 28/02/2017 19:13

For some reason Sadie makes me think of cats! Op choose the names you love, I personally wouldn't use your choices but it's not for my child, but I'm not going to slate them either as it's a very personal thing. Some might say my sons name is boring but I don't care as I love it and it suits him. It's traditional and he wouldn't suit any other name. Smile

MSGwtaf · 28/02/2017 19:10

What's wrong with Sadie? I know 4. All from very different 'classes' Hmm

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JanuaryJuniper · 28/02/2017 19:08

Yes Veterinari I agree definitely some weird, unhelpful and unpleasant responses...I guess some people get up on their high horse when others have the audacity to make a decision that's a little left field god forbid you don't pick a top ten name (obviously I must have notions of myself Grin)

Water off a ducks back though.....quack....paddles off into the distance!

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averythinline · 28/02/2017 19:05

Not keen on Otis - like Cosima -

how about some supporters of Aphra such as Nathaniel or Bartholomew ..

NavyandWhite · 28/02/2017 19:04

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JanuaryJuniper · 28/02/2017 19:04

Yep Otis is used for lifts but was a name long before it was a lift Grin

Dogs don't stop Jack and Rex and Poppy being used
Rice and curry doesn't stop Ben being used
Biscuits doesn't stop Jacob being used

So to sum up the lift thing doesn't bother me!

Yeah I pretty much obviously love the names as none of the comments or perceived negatives are bothering me or putting me off, which is why (to the poster who wondered) I sarted the thread to see if the feedback would put me off or throw up something I hadn't thought of!

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Veterinari · 28/02/2017 19:01

Lovely names OP

Lots of weird, unhelpful and unpleasant responses!

Jazzywazzydodah · 28/02/2017 19:01

Not a fan of Cosima at all, I like Otis though.

BusterGonad · 28/02/2017 19:01

January Grin

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JanuaryJuniper · 28/02/2017 18:59

Well I could say what type of parent tends to use Sadie around these parts but I won't get into categorising names Wink let's just say it won't be making my shortlist!!

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Lancelottie · 28/02/2017 18:58

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Lancelottie · 28/02/2017 18:58

I know a very pleasant young Cosima (pronounced Cozzy-ma). never given it a though before then except maybe to wonder you to pronounce it.

Otis is a lift, isn't it?