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Family don't like baby's name

114 replies

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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Bronzenettle · 06/11/2023 10:24

I’d expect a Casey to be a girl but it’s your choice.

RenoDakota · 06/11/2023 10:24

Casey is lovely and is a boy's name to me.

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 06/11/2023 10:22

Casey is a boy to me, and I think especially if one of your sons (I assume?) is Jamie, I don't see why you'd get those reactions - it's very much a similar style. One I love, personally!

But yes as PPs have said, this is why you don't share ahead of time. Just crack on with Casey and they'll come around.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 06/11/2023 10:21

‘Casey Jones, Casey Jones ,
Got another Papa on the Salt Lake line’

SallyWD · 06/11/2023 10:19

I admit I don't like it but that's irrelevant. If you both want the name then go for it. My in-laws hated my son's name and wouldn't use it first but they got used to it!

MeridaofClanDunBroch · 06/11/2023 10:19

Boys name and it’s great.

NotARoyalist · 06/11/2023 10:18

Casey can clearly be a boy's name - I think it's lovely. Only downside to me is association with Casey Affleck who I believe has exhibited some dubious behaviour. But every name has bad associations. Mine included - some bloody awful ones!!

I'm also a great fan of all-gender names so extra tick there!!

I also can't see any obvious nicknames or changes that would make it a target for bullies, so, if you like the name, go for it!

TentChristmas · 06/11/2023 10:16

Boys name to me, he’s your baby name him what you want and ignore them.

peaceinourtime · 06/11/2023 10:15

Casey is a nice name and definitely unisex

DaizenShine · 06/11/2023 10:14

It's a boys name to me too. We didn't tell anyone our babies name til after she was born. My dad raised his concern but was ignored. Many have now said they weren't sure on it at first, but now couldn't imagine her being called anything else.

Stick with Casey, it's lovely Smile

ThatAlbinoCat · 06/11/2023 10:13

I've only ever heard of one Casy, and that's Casey Batchelor (female). I think she's a small-time actress.

fairymary87 · 06/11/2023 10:11

Girls name, sorry that'll be why :(

But your kid your choice x

Jewelspun · 06/11/2023 10:10

It's boys name to me.

oldnorsesaga · 06/11/2023 09:08

that's why you don't tell name of the baby before baby is born

I think you should not worry about bullying because kids bully because of their insecurities not because of victim of bullying or their traits. You can't really bully proof kids.
That said, people don't usually laugh at baby name if baby is already named and you really shouldn't worry that much about people's opinions anyway.