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kayleighd · 26/11/2019 00:48

Hi all,

We are soon to welcome our baby girl and are both pretty fixed on the name Aubree. However my in-laws hate it and say it's a mans name. I am aware that it was popular in the 1920s or earlier for a man being spelt Aubrey but I feel that it sounds feminine and with our spelling adds to that. Plus Shirley and Beverley were once men's names!

I am generally a people pleaser and now am casting doubt on my choice, what are your thoughts on the name pls?

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AlphaJura · 26/11/2019 08:27

Must admit I always think of Aubrey as a man's name 🤷🏼‍♀️. Maybe go for Audrey? If you like that sort of name. It's not personally my cup of tea either but people seem to like it better. But then again, sometimes it's best not to discuss names with family etc because someone will always have an opinion, whatever you pick and try and put you off. When the baby is here, people are less likely to be rude and they do get used to the names eventually.

EmpressLesbianInChair · 26/11/2019 07:52

Cute / sweet is only a good thing while a child is very young anyway. Then it becomes a bad thing, quite rapidly.

teabagleftin · 26/11/2019 07:51

Aubrey is a Boys name. Aubree is a ‘ ‘yoonique’ spelling of a boy’s name.

Leopardprintboots · 26/11/2019 07:42

The “EE” ending isn’t cute, it’s awful. I know this is a terrible thought process but if I saw the name written down I’d immediately assume “chav”

Thetimetravelerswife · 26/11/2019 07:28

Sorry I completely agree with diddlediddle.

I know it’s difficult to gain clear thinking especially when you hear opinions from in-laws because they are of a different generation from us. But I have to say I agree with them, and I’m in my 20s.

I see it as an old mans name. It’s the equivalent of naming your daughter Reginald or something.

Also agree that the “EE” ending is very downmarket as well, and makes it look like you can’t spell.

I would personally pick another name, there’s lots of other names that have that “Aubree" feel.

Eg amber, Aurora, Ember, Ava, Audrey,

Audrey is sooooo much nicer than aubree!

diddlediddle · 26/11/2019 02:33

Aubrey is a boys name. Aubree is either horrendously chavvy or horrendously low rent American. Sorry, but someone had to say it!

Audrey is classy. Aubree is not. Sure, if you like it, choose it, but don't be under any illusions as to what the name will signal to other people.

Derbee · 26/11/2019 02:24

I think Aubree is very sweet. People will always hate the name you choose. And others will love it. The only people’s opinions who matter are yours and your partners

TrixieFranklin · 26/11/2019 01:38

Aubrey? www.mumsnet.com/Talk/baby_names/3750927-Aubrey

TrixieFranklin · 26/11/2019 01:38

There's another thread on 'Aubrey' you may wish to have a look at..

Krisskrosskiss · 26/11/2019 00:51

If you love it then go with it! Whatever name you choose someone will hate it so just go with the name you love the most!
I named my son Ambrose and my nan said 'who on earth would name a boy that!!?' When she was told haha

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