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DH loves Bobby, I hate Bobby

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NameAdvicePlease · 30/01/2019 11:39

I just hate it but he's adamant. Can anyone think of something along these lines I might be able to like more than Bobby?

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percheron67 · 31/01/2019 23:46

Buy him a Skye terrier.

Kokeshi123 · 31/01/2019 23:27

And yes, "bobby" means poo in some parts of the UK. You can tell your DH that to put him off the name!

Kokeshi123 · 31/01/2019 23:26

I think it's awful and I don't get the trend for cutesy-poo "little boy" names.

Robert is a beautiful name, and Rob is a nice shortening for a man or boy.

Butterfly84 · 31/01/2019 22:19

Billy
Robbie
Freddie
Rory

GummyGoddess · 31/01/2019 19:58

My DH rarely suggested any names, he just kept vetoing mine! The names he did suggest had horrible shortenings. Both DC are named my suggestions, I would try and suggest a name you like really close to due date and if he even slightly likes it he may end up going for that out of desperation Wink

MikeUniformMike · 30/01/2019 20:35

I had to google Mandy.
I think most people in Britain have heard of Bobby Moore.
I missed Bobby Charlton. The shame....

Three lions on a shirt...Football

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NameAdvicePlease · 30/01/2019 20:20

@MikeUniformMike Bobby for a boy, Mandy for a girl?Grin I'm glad you did say, I can't believe he tried to con me into that! I mentioned it to my mum since and she instantly said "you can't call him Bobby, not with your surname!" And for my mum to know means he must be well known as she knows zero about football. Men, honestly.

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MikeUniformMike · 30/01/2019 20:12

You could always use Bobbie for a girl.
How about Patrick?

Bugger - I wish I'd kept my mouth shut now.
Please call the baby Bobby.

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NameAdvicePlease · 30/01/2019 19:20

He knew I wouldn't have a clue who he is. I know nothing about football! After that comment I googled it and told him he was a knob. First thing he said is "who told you?! You weren't supposed to realise I knew that would put you off" Hmm obviously!! He's still saying he likes the name but now it's definitely not happening!

Just for the commenters saying that if one parent doesn't like it the name should be out - we are operating that rule. It's just I've been the only one suggesting names! This was the first name he suggested and was really excited about it and kept saying it was the one, so I felt horrible that I didn't like it! (I don't anymore Grin)

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franklyshankly2 · 30/01/2019 19:11

Hahahahaha!

But also bobby is boaby in Scotland which is a slang name for a penis so without the football link it would still be a no from me.

MikeUniformMike · 30/01/2019 19:07

Grin Thanks for making me smile. At least he didn't suggest Roger.

MikeUniformMike · 30/01/2019 19:05

I'm a she. My cat is called CharlieAlphaTango.
You must call him Bobby. I love it!!!
You're husband is a star.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Moore

ZebraKid71 · 30/01/2019 17:48

Hahaha at the Bobby Moore thing!

On a serious note, if one parent hates the name it should be completely off the table. Like end of discussion and move on to other names - same for both parents - I wouldn't expect my dh to name baby something I liked but he hated and vice versa.

PerverseConverse · 30/01/2019 15:58

Chavtastic! Rhymes with jobby which was what we used to called poo in our house when I was little. It suits a baby, sort of, but then becomes unfortunate imo. So many beautiful names out there to choose from.

GreenDinosaur · 30/01/2019 14:25

Grin Yeah, he's just taking the piss, sorry OP!

GreenDinosaur · 30/01/2019 14:23

We have a Bobby down the road, he's about 2. Can't say it's my taste but it's not weird or awful.

However, if you don't like it then it's no good.

How about another name that shortens into something similar like
Billy
Reggie
Andy
Benny
Tommy etc?

daisypond · 30/01/2019 14:23

Oh, dear. It sounds like he's been having a little joke with you. Bobby Moore is pretty much the most well-known English footballer ever!

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NameAdvicePlease · 30/01/2019 14:20

Thank you to whoever mentioned Bobby Moore. I'd never heard of him. That's our bloody surname. Now I know why he likes it so much!!! Idiot. Not a chance now!

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daisypond · 30/01/2019 13:57

How do you feel about boys' names ending in a Y or IE in general? They are often the more "childish" form of another name. Are you OK with those names in general or is it just Bobby you don't like?

Greensleeves · 30/01/2019 13:47

I like Bobby but I couldn't live with Bob, which is probably how it would end up.

CloserIAm2Fine · 30/01/2019 13:47

Also when I read PP’s post about baby Bob I can’t help but hear it in Blackadder’s voice which makes me chuckle but not really what I want from a name!

CloserIAm2Fine · 30/01/2019 13:46

I’m not a fan of bobby either

I wouldn’t use Robert in your situation (although I quite like it) as DH May well end up using Bobby as the nickname which would drive you mad

Freddie sprang immediately to mind as having the same feel.

Do you like other nickname type names like Freddie, Frankie, Alfie etc? Or what names do you love? Does DH like those?

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 30/01/2019 13:22

Ds wanted his db to be Bobby - after his friend's ddog!!. I had a great uncle Bob so not dissing the name but it's a no from me!!

Longdistance · 30/01/2019 13:21

My cat was called Bobby.

As pp, when I was checking school reports for the children, the headmaster accidentally typed Booby for a lad called Bobby. It’s lucky I check the reports as that could’ve been quite embarrassing.

Ngaio2 · 30/01/2019 13:18

Bobby/Bobbie is just awful.
Can you imagine him sitting in a waiting room asa young man and the receptionist calling for Bobby x ?

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