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Kobey, Cobey OR Coby

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KKKK1 · 14/05/2019 19:01

Iv seen it spelt a few ways on baby name websites, which is best? 😁

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Proseccofuelled · 14/05/2019 22:15

Just to add.... there is also Kobe which is a Japanese place & used as a name - but it’s pronounced ‘Coh-bay’ so might add to the confusion.

So I think I’d go with Coby.

HastaLaVistaPrint · 14/05/2019 22:10

Ha! X-post with Taxi. Grin

HastaLaVistaPrint · 14/05/2019 22:09

I’ve only seen it spelled Kobe, what do you think of that as an option, OP? Isn’t there a famous American sportsman called Kobe something?

TaxiGood · 14/05/2019 22:08

I’m American and I agree with the majority. They’re all bad and yes, sorry, they do carry certain connotations. Fair or not, people will have preconceived notions about your child based on his name — even if they don’t realize they are even doing it. It’s human nature to make judgments based on existing associations. I guess it all depends how you’d like your child to be perceived by most people.

Kobe Bryant is one of the most famous pro basketball players ever and I think he’s known as a good guy (as superhuman zillionaires go) so if you must do it I would use that spelling.

itssquidstella · 14/05/2019 22:07

Coby.

ArtisanPopcorn · 14/05/2019 22:07

If a name got this much hate on Mumsnet I wouldn't use it. You have to remember it's your child, not you, who will be saddled with it for life.

Greywind1523 · 14/05/2019 22:07

I prefer Kobe as in Kobe Bryant but Coby is the best of the three you’ve listed.

Proseccofuelled · 14/05/2019 22:07

Oh I’m sorry you feel that way. I wanted a name for my child that a lot of people hated & it really ruined what was in hindsight a perfectly nice name. We are TTC & that’s partly why I’m here....I would prefer to read people’s comments & views online than find out a close relative or friend thinks a name is horrific (& someone will hate whatever you choose). Once a baby is born people tend to pretend to love it anyway.

What are the middle names you have selected?

Springisallaround · 14/05/2019 22:04

I am coming late to the party, but I think it's fine as a name. Spelt Coby or Kobi. Similar to Toby I guess, but with a C.

No idea why it's really hated, I wouldn't think much if I had a student named 'Coby'. My students are international though and have way more interesting names than Coby.

I can't quite get why Hugh would be better! Although Hughie is cute.

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KKKK1 · 14/05/2019 22:00

@Proseccofuelled yes I am fine thank you, did ask MN to delete the thread but as usual they won't because people making you feel like shit over a name isn't good enough reason! 🥳

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HappyMama01 · 14/05/2019 21:59

What about Corbin? (Just to throw another name in the mix?)

Proseccofuelled · 14/05/2019 21:59

You see it all on Mumsnet both in the posts & the replies so I think take or leave what’s helpful to you or not. I think my favourite to date was someone wanting feedback on the name ‘Tree’ Grin

PinaColadaPlease · 14/05/2019 21:53

Of your options I'd choose Coby

Proseccofuelled · 14/05/2019 21:52

Over a hundred comments....
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queeneye · 14/05/2019 21:49

But Coby is the best spelling of a terrible name

queeneye · 14/05/2019 21:49

(Whispering) another vote for Hugh(ie) I'm afraid.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 14/05/2019 21:48

My friend has a Kobey. I'm not keen, it looks a bit Kardashian. I always thought it was spelt Cobi like the footballer Cobi Jones.

ALargeSliceOfCheesecake · 14/05/2019 21:46

Sorry none of them

PineapplesandtheGovernment · 14/05/2019 21:45

I've heard jokes where Hughey is used as the noise people make when they are sick
www.google.com/amp/s/www.urbandictionary.com/define.php%3fterm=shouting%2bto%2bHuey%2band%2bRalph&amp=true

Rainandwine · 14/05/2019 21:43

I just asked a teacher I’m out with what they’d think if they saw Coby on the register, they said “well I’d always hope for the best in a child whatever the name, but honestly I would be nervous about who was going to turn up to parents evening”

Msgiggles30 · 14/05/2019 21:39

In my neck of the woods it is always Kobi..ive taught 3 in my time

PineapplesandtheGovernment · 14/05/2019 21:37

Coby

bluebluezoo · 14/05/2019 21:35

I like Hobie. Baywatch is rerunning on Prime, btw Grin

But then the only Koby i know is an utter bastard Sad.

Rainandwine · 14/05/2019 21:27

Corban is a biblical name (I think?)

newnewname19 · 14/05/2019 21:27

No-by