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Bodhi

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:35

He'd be a brother for Dexter. What do you think? DP and I love this name, with Bo as a nn.

Interested to hear the general consensus!

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Junobug · 01/09/2019 21:31

Also, my dd would have been Dexter if she was a boy. We obviously have very similar taste in names.

Junobug · 01/09/2019 21:29

I have a Bodhi so I'm a bit biased. We loved it with ds1 but I was worried about the marmite reaction and then still loved it by dc3 so went for it. People struggle to pronounce and spell it. I'm sure the receptionist at the doctors purposefully can't pronounce, spell or find his name on the system but I don't care, I love it and it suits him.
I also think likening it to 'Ramadan ' is ridiculous. Not being Buddhist has nothing to do with it. It's a name that has Buddhist origin. All names come from somewhere. It's like saying you can't use Jacob if you're not Christian.

HamWater · 01/09/2019 21:24

I like it. I've met two Bodhis under 2 this year.

LaMarschallin · 01/09/2019 21:20

Have you considered Sinister to go with Dexter?

LittleSweet · 01/09/2019 21:19

I thought bogey too. Sad

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 01/09/2019 21:17

I’ve heard of a Brodie. Probably best to avoid (Ian Brodie). I thought Bodie (and Doyle) too but then I was a child of the 70s.

wtftodo · 01/09/2019 21:13

There’s a 6yr old Bodhi near us (london) - she’s a girl

Disfordarkchocolate · 01/09/2019 21:11

I think of Bode Miller (skier), I like the sound of it but prefer Bode.

Elieza · 01/09/2019 21:10

I like the name a lot now I know how to pronounce it, but the spelling made me initially say it as Body.
As in Elle MacPherson The Body (the supermodel in the 90s, apologies if I got her name wrong lol)

AreWeAnywhereNear · 01/09/2019 21:07

My youngest DS had a Bodhi in his class, Bodhi was quite frankly horrendously behaved whilst his mother looked on adoringly.

I did quite like the name initially as it's unusual. Unfortunately DS's mate has ruined it for me.

However if you like it, go for it Smile

GoFiguire · 01/09/2019 21:07

I’m sure he’ll make a great surfer .

iknowimcoming · 01/09/2019 21:06

Not trying to be rude but it makes me think of the period pants modibodi - sorry. Maybe spelling it Bodie makes it easier to know how it's pronounced also I quite like Brodie

Peachbubble · 01/09/2019 21:05

I know one aged 8 - he doesn't get called Bogey!

AverageMummy · 01/09/2019 21:01

I don’t like it at all sorry

Dljlr · 01/09/2019 21:01

I know a 10 year old Bohdi. Not my taste at all, sounds daft.

Nestlyn · 01/09/2019 21:00

Patrick Swayze was called Bodhi in the film Point Break.

daisypond · 01/09/2019 20:58

Sorry, I think it’s very naff.

imamearcat · 01/09/2019 20:57

I like it. I love the film Rock Dog and the little guy in that is called Bohdi.

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:53

@user1493494961 I haven't come across any other Bodhis at playground with DS. We're in London though so might be more popular outside of London? It was pretty low on the most recent name chart.. lower than the top 100 if I remember correctly. I agree though that it might date a bit.

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isntshelovely11 · 01/09/2019 20:52

This name has always been in my baby name list but @Anothertempusername saying it sounds like bogey has completely put me off 😩

Elodie2019 · 01/09/2019 20:52

I know a 'Bodie'
The name is a variant of Boden (Scandinavian, Old French), and the meaning of Bodie is "shelter; one who brings news". Bodie is also the best preserved ghost town in California.

MamaFlintstone · 01/09/2019 20:52

I think it’s a bit try-hard

Indecisivelurcher · 01/09/2019 20:51

I love this name, wanted to use it but DH didn't agree. I know 2 now, both 2yo. So it's not super unusual and could be on the up.

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:51

Haven't heard of the professionals @nitgel.. will google! I'm assuming it's a film?

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user1493494961 · 01/09/2019 20:51

I've heard this name quite a bit lately, I think it's going to be a bit of a fad.

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