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Kimi - thoughts please!

30 replies

Cantseemytoesanymore · 22/07/2017 12:30

My other half is a HUGE formula 1 fan and his favourite driver of all time is kimi raikkonen hence his suggestion for the name for our wee one due in November! When I say it out loud I actually really like it but I'm not sure we would be condemning our wee boy to lots of teasing!? Help!

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NemosKnickers · 22/07/2017 12:46

Unless you live in Finland people will assume it's 'Kimmy' and that he's a girl.

SuperBeagle · 22/07/2017 12:45

I'd assume the child was a girl and it was pronounced Kimmy.

It just makes me think of Kimi from the Rugrats in Paris movie, though I appreciate that's a niche reference.

Ninjakittysmells · 22/07/2017 12:43

I know a baby kimi! His mum is Finnish and very well to do. He's a cutey and it suits him. It's funny how when you 'know' a name it takes on positive connotations.

nodogsinthebedroom · 22/07/2017 12:41

Obviously you can call your child what you like and I don't buy into the idea that certain names rule out a career as a high court judge/are guaranteed to result in bullying..

Having said all that.. it is still a terrible name. Sorry.

Cantseemytoesanymore · 22/07/2017 12:31

Just to add that it's a Finnish name pronounced keemi rather than kimmi!

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