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Family don't like baby's name

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Shelly2706985 · 06/11/2023 09:05

Expecting baby boy in 3 weeks and we can't get a name, the only name me and hubby have agreed on is Casey, but every single person I tell screws up there face and say naw I don't like that it's a girl's name,
My other kids are Jake, Annabelle and Jamie.
I don't want to call him it if people are going to make fun of the name.

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lls1990 · 09/11/2023 21:59

There are currently 2 Casey's in my class. One is a boy spelt Casey and the other is a girl called Kacie. Saying that, when I read a register and see Casey I am always expecting a girl to answer.

suchandsuchandsuchandsuch · 09/11/2023 14:20

Always been a boys name to me I know 3 male Casey’s and no female. Ignore them, they’re rude for even saying it, you child your choice.

FosterMommy13 · 08/11/2023 16:01

I think Casey is a lovely name and it goes really nicely with your other children’s names too 😊

Copasetic · 08/11/2023 08:04

For what it’s worth, I like it. That’s the trouble with knowing the sex first is then baby has a name already. If you came out with it after they would have to get over it.

AuntMarch · 08/11/2023 08:00

I have a female cousin called Casey, but I know that her mum got totally opposite reaction with everyone saying it was a boys name!

People associate names with who they've known. There was a whole thread from a man called Sascha recently and that was split as to it being a m/f name IRRC.
If you and dad both love it, use it. If reactions have tainted it for you, pick something else and don't tell anyone!

missgeekypants · 08/11/2023 05:40

My son is called Casey.. He is 17 now and although I got the occasional raised Eyebrow, Never had any issues with his name and it suits him.
If you like it? Then don’t worry about what anyone else says ☺️

Lifeinlists · 07/11/2023 11:38

Cecil and Cedric?! Run those past your family OP.
I'm thinking they'll like Casey better.

user1492757084 · 07/11/2023 10:39

Jake, Annabelle and Jamie and ..
Casey - it is another AE sounding name so I wouldn't use it.
Other ideas ..
Clancy
Claude
Charles
Cecil
Cedric
Carl
Cassius
Casey is a boys' name more so, or at least a unisex one.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 06/11/2023 21:12

Casey is unisex.
Jason
Jaxon
Jaiden
Joseph.
Jared

theduchessofspork · 06/11/2023 20:21

I must say your other kid’s names are much nicer - how about Christopher nn Christy ? Casey is a bit random.

Jifmicroliquid · 06/11/2023 20:06

What a great name for a boy!
Ive only heard it used for a girl but I actually much prefer it for a boy.

If you like the name OP, then use it. Honestly, it’s got nothing to do with your family so don’t let their opinions ruin it for you.

Sennelier1 · 06/11/2023 19:58

To me Casey is a girl's name but if you tell me your Casey is a boy I will happily accept that and never-ever mention again I thought it was a girl 🤷🏼‍♀️

DanceMumTaxi · 06/11/2023 19:37

Casey is definitely more of a boys name to me. It’s not my favourite name, but it’s perfectly fine and I wouldn’t think anything of it if we had a Casey in the family. Some people can be so rude.

leccybill · 06/11/2023 19:34

The only boy Casey I've heard of is the tattooed influencer Sammi's son. I love her though so i back her choices.

I've taught a female Kaci, Kaycee and Cayce.

LizzBurg · 06/11/2023 18:40

I see it as a unisex name. Call your child what you like, give it a couple of months and they won’t think of her as anything but Casey.

CSB10 · 06/11/2023 18:26

It doesn't gel with the others
Jude
Jonah
Jonty

Mydogfoundthechainsaw · 06/11/2023 18:22

Personally, I love the name Casey for a boy. I wouldn’t worry what other people think, if you love it go for it!

RuthW · 06/11/2023 18:17

I know it's unisex but it's like calling your baby boy Hillary, kim, Tracey or Shirley.

Daisyblue77 · 06/11/2023 18:07

Its not a girls name . My grandson has it .and it does not matter what anyone else thinks, its your choice. Plus they are rude to even say they dont like it

bratchlocks · 06/11/2023 18:04

RainbowNinja77 · 06/11/2023 18:00

I only know female Caseys - not sure if it works for a boy, but your baby, your choice.

Also, no one is ever bullied because of their name. Bullying is nothing to do with traits of the person being bullied.

Erm I don't think that's accurate. I was bullied about my name. Lots of kids are.

RainbowNinja77 · 06/11/2023 18:00

I only know female Caseys - not sure if it works for a boy, but your baby, your choice.

Also, no one is ever bullied because of their name. Bullying is nothing to do with traits of the person being bullied.

Starchipenterprise · 06/11/2023 17:57

I second the poster who said only share the name when your baby is born. Then you will see which name 'suits' your baby best. It's only you and your partner who need to. Be happy with the name !

BrimfulOfMash · 06/11/2023 17:52

Boys name.

Kit
Caleb
Theo
Jacob

happystrummer · 06/11/2023 17:52

pizzicato · 06/11/2023 10:48

Casey Jones...as soon as I heard that I was transported back in time and the song "Casey Jones….he was steamin’ and a rollin’ on the Canonball Express! " 😂Definitely a boy/man's name.

Thread divert.....OMG I had completely forgotten that and have had to find it on YouTube....another child of the 60s

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