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Nox for a boy

147 replies

misslucy92 · 16/12/2022 09:26

My DH and I love Nox for a boy. Is it usable? Please be honest, I won’t be offended.

It means ‚night‘ and we got it from a book.

My concern is that people may spell it Knox or that it’s too unusual.

Sister is called Ruby.

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SummaLuvin · 16/12/2022 09:36

nox nox jokes didn't even come into my mind. I did think of the Harry Potter spell, Knox, used to extinguish Lumos.

Not my cup of tea generally, but not horrible. I would use a fairly conventional middle name with it so your child has options if they do find it too unusual.

AtrociousCircumstance · 16/12/2022 09:36

Noxious. So no.

Merrow · 16/12/2022 09:35

They use it as a spell in Harry Potter, which was my first thought. I think if you like the sound I'd go for Knox.

BloodAndFire · 16/12/2022 09:35

It sounds like a cleaning product (jif, flit, nox). Also why would you want to name your child after night? A bit depressing isn't it?

Cinnamonandcoal · 16/12/2022 09:34

I think of noxious I'm afraid.

ReluctantLondoners · 16/12/2022 09:34

I would also go with Knox. Nox makes me think of noxious or the chemical symbol for nitrous oxide. Knox is quite cool and unusual. I can imagine hearing that at school and not thinking much about it.

Scautish · 16/12/2022 09:34

Could you use it as a middle name? First name could be Opportunity?

CambsAlways · 16/12/2022 09:33

Not a fan sorry, and I immediately thought of nox nox jokes,

GrimsbyOrangePippin · 16/12/2022 09:32

Nox. Short for Entonox? Noxious? Knockers? Looks like a misspelling of Knox. Plus what everyone else said. I don't condone making fun of people's names at all but the world is cruel.

Use it if you like it but I think it may cause quite a few problems for your child and at best they will be constantly explaining how to spell it, where it comes from, what it means. Which can be very wearing.

Hulke · 16/12/2022 09:32

flummingbird · 16/12/2022 09:29

Isn't it slang for nitrous oxide?? And yeah, I'd automatically spell with a k...

No that's pronounced Noss

pictish · 16/12/2022 09:31

I mean you can spell it Nox if you like but other people will assume Knox.

My dd has a name with various spellings and we accept (and encourage her to accept) that people will misspell it and that it really doesn't matter.

Hopeyoursproutsarealreadyon · 16/12/2022 09:30

One letter mishap and he will be Sox /Box /Fox
I am all for unusual names but spelt the usual way!

bravotango · 16/12/2022 09:30

I think of nitrous oxide too - Knox is fine. What about Fox?

Sherrystrull · 16/12/2022 09:30

I just think of the word 'noxious'

Justcallmebebes · 16/12/2022 09:29

Sorry but I immediately thought Pox so I wouldn't. Kids are ruthless when it comes to nicknames and taking the piss

flummingbird · 16/12/2022 09:29

Isn't it slang for nitrous oxide?? And yeah, I'd automatically spell with a k...

Spottypaperbag · 16/12/2022 09:29

Spelt Knox i like it. I dont like the look of Nox written down..but as they sound the same i guess its personal preference

Rebeljustforkicks · 16/12/2022 09:28

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 16/12/2022 09:27

Get ready for Nox Nox jokes.

😂😂

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 16/12/2022 09:28

Think people will think Knox, tbh.

It's a Latin word rather than a name / proper noun, really.

TheOtherHotstepper · 16/12/2022 09:28

Knox just about. Otherwise, how about Nixon nn Nox?

pictish · 16/12/2022 09:28

Prefer it spelled Knox tbh.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 16/12/2022 09:27

Get ready for Nox Nox jokes.