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Woody

104 replies

Ploppymoodypants · 24/06/2018 21:33

If you hear the name Woody, do you think of
A) woodpecker
B) toy story
C) Allen

Or none of them. I love the name. So does DH. We are Fine with Toy Story connection and confident that only the older generation will make the link to woodpecker. But would hate an association with Woody Allen. It hadn’t occurred to me until DM helpfully pointed it out (because she doesn’t like what she calls ‘out there names’ and would name a boy David or James, which are perfectly fine. But not what I like personally).

He would be William on birth certificate but don't want that as every day name because a) there are already 4 in the family and b) I just know it will get shortened by someone to Billy which I really do not like. Thank you

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SaltyLemons · 24/06/2018 21:38

Oh God I'm sorry if this ruins it for you but it's slang for an erection...Zoe Ball used it though and I can see how it could be cute. But it conjures up an erection for me Blush

Guacamoledip · 24/06/2018 21:38

My first thought was toy story. I think it’s nice enough and if it’s what you like then go for it.
I like that the birth certificate would be William so he would have the choice when he’s older because it is quite a different name.

Boobyboo2 · 24/06/2018 21:37

Love Woody!! If any connection would only think of Toy Story

missmouse101 · 24/06/2018 21:36

I just think of a tree or wood pile or Zoe Ball's son! It's nice enough for a boy, but for a man???