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Casey for a boy?

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Zeke2018 · 03/10/2021 00:56

We like the name Casey for a boy. One of the unisex names I actually like on a boy. I like Casey Emerson, but apparently Emerson is unisex as well, so maybe 2 unisex names is too much. Casey Reid maybe? What are some middle names that sound good to you?

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JenniferWooley · 07/10/2021 23:28

I only know one Casey he's about 16 now & I quite like the name. Prefer Casey Emerson to Casey Reid.

DS has an Irish surname that's used as a girls first name more than a boys (he was the only boy in Scotland given the name between 2000-2018) no one has ever mistaken him for a girl even as a toddler with long hair so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Marcipex · 07/10/2021 22:39

I only know one, a very sweet little girl.
Not orange or a bully.

myheartskippedabeat · 07/10/2021 21:17

Casey and Emerson are both surnames

I don't like the whole surname used as first names thing personally

JacquelineCarlyle · 07/10/2021 12:43

I always assumed it was as Casey Jones was a famous train driver.

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 07/10/2021 11:16

@Jossbow

Was Good enough for the driver of the Cannon Ball Express, Casey Jones
I wonder if this is why the train in Dumbo is called Casey Junior?
LouLikesLollies · 07/10/2021 09:47

Was also going to suggest James but if it’s your other boys middle name then Casey Jack is lovely.

ILoveShula · 07/10/2021 09:42

I think it sounds like a girl's name

Jossbow · 07/10/2021 07:32

Was Good enough for the driver of the Cannon Ball Express, Casey Jones

AnyaMoondial · 05/10/2021 21:38

Casey Scott
Casey Jack
Casey Patrick
Casey Evan
Casey Edward

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Zeke2018 · 03/10/2021 21:05

I really like Casey for the first name. But part of me wants a more masculine middle, one that if he decides he hates Casey when he’s older he can be called by his middle name. What are some good middle names you would suggest? I don’t want common names

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Noshowwithoutpunch · 03/10/2021 20:57

@IamnotwhouthinkIam

Casey always sounds quite feminine to me - like a mix between "Katie" and "Cassie". Having said that I don't dislike the sound it, but I'd personally give him a more classic boys name for a middle so he has a nice mix - John, Jack, Thomas, William, Edward, Samuel, Charles, George etc.
Agree.
Suspicioussam · 03/10/2021 20:55

I love it. I know a female Kacey but I really like it on a boy as Casey. I do think he will be mistaken for a girl a lot when people first see the name but thats not a huge issue. Even better if he is likely to have long hair and be a bit of a dude.

user1493494961 · 03/10/2021 19:55

It's a bit downmarket.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/10/2021 17:20

Casey always sounds quite feminine to me - like a mix between "Katie" and "Cassie". Having said that I don't dislike the sound it, but I'd personally give him a more classic boys name for a middle so he has a nice mix - John, Jack, Thomas, William, Edward, Samuel, Charles, George etc.

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Zeke2018 · 03/10/2021 10:08

@PenguinBarnotBird

Casey James - CJ for nickname
My other sons middle name is James
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whatagloriousthingtobe · 03/10/2021 09:05

Always liked Casey for a boy! I think it's more of an American boys name, Casey affleck is the first person I think of.

gogohm · 03/10/2021 08:54

I would go for a short traditional name do your son has that option when he's older if he doesn't like Casey - the only Casey I've heard of was a train in a kids book!

PenguinBarnotBird · 03/10/2021 08:41

Casey James - CJ for nickname

elizabethdraper · 03/10/2021 08:28

Two surnames for first and middles are a weird for me.

I am not a fan of using surnames

QueenofBrickdon · 03/10/2021 08:25

I've never met a Casey but I have met 2 Emersons, both boys.

mum2jakie · 03/10/2021 08:16

I've never met a female Casey but have known a male one. He'd be in his thirties now. Cool name!

NCkitchen · 03/10/2021 08:13

I like Casey for a kid but not for an adult.

Having middle name Emerson is a good idea as then they can change it to the more grown up Emerson if they want to?

The4ks · 03/10/2021 08:09

I like it. Only Caseys I know are male, one about 12 and the other mid 20s.
Casey Emerson sounds quite cool to me.

Blubells · 03/10/2021 07:59

Casey Emerson sounds great.

Emerson sounds very masculine imo

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 03/10/2021 02:57

I think Casey Emerson sounds nice together.

My major issue with it is that having never met a Casey, I immediately think of "Casey at the Bat"!

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