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LassiKopiano24 · 12/04/2026 00:23

I actually don’t mind it, I’ve heard worse

StrictlyCoffee · 12/04/2026 00:21

Not keen, as others have said it’s Zoe Ball
and Norman Cook’s sons name though

EatAllDay · 12/04/2026 00:19

Hate it. Sorry

Besidemyselfwithworry · 12/04/2026 00:19

barkygoldie · 11/04/2026 23:22

I think it’s silly, I’m sorry. Toy Story.

I agree
if it was twins you could have buzz and woody or woody and the female cowgirl toy can’t think of her name
the new film comes out this year too so at least there would be plenty of Toy Story merchandise like buzz and woody costume baby grows 🤣

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 12/04/2026 00:16

Apparently, linking to Urban Dictionary's entry for "woody in my sweats" ("sweats" referring to jogging trousers (aka sweatpants)) gets your post hidden.

"Woody" is definitely a slang term for erection. Please don't do this to your son.

Posters aren't "**s", whatever the asterisks stand for, for telling you that your son will face every kind of hell in the schoolyard if you name him Woody.

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 12/04/2026 00:15

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NeedyNavyTiger · 12/04/2026 00:12

MaxiMoomins · 12/04/2026 00:10

THIS! Constructive and helpful opinions are always welcome.

(also love that you will fight for the name next time if it’s what you want!)

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Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE our sons’ names but would definitely push if we had a third boy. Also congratulations!!

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 12/04/2026 00:12

NeedyNavyTiger · 12/04/2026 00:05

It’s a great name, was top of my list but my husband (sorry, DH) wasn’t keen so neither of my boy/boy twins got it but if we had another boy I’d fight for it. Sometimes people on here forget that you can be honest without being awful.

I did want Beauchamp but my dh was dead against that so Woodward was my small win. My dh loves the name woody x

KerryPippin · 12/04/2026 00:12

Miranda65 · 11/04/2026 23:22

It's a nickname, not a proper name.
Can you imagine a 50 year old Woody?

I can, I actually live beside him 😁

It's a nickname

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MaxiMoomins · 12/04/2026 00:10

NeedyNavyTiger · 12/04/2026 00:05

It’s a great name, was top of my list but my husband (sorry, DH) wasn’t keen so neither of my boy/boy twins got it but if we had another boy I’d fight for it. Sometimes people on here forget that you can be honest without being awful.

THIS! Constructive and helpful opinions are always welcome.

(also love that you will fight for the name next time if it’s what you want!)

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Ruthietuthie · 12/04/2026 00:06

The Woody I know is actually called James. But has always been known as Woody. He is in his 70s now.
We are in the US. It is a rare but not unheard of nickname here, but I've never met anyone whose given name was Woody.

Talipesmum · 12/04/2026 00:05

Miranda65 · 11/04/2026 23:22

It's a nickname, not a proper name.
Can you imagine a 50 year old Woody?

I know one (well, he’s probably early 40’s). Totally fine. Sensible scientist type. It isn’t his actual given name but he’s known by it professionally and colloquially too. Email address etc.

NeedyNavyTiger · 12/04/2026 00:05

It’s a great name, was top of my list but my husband (sorry, DH) wasn’t keen so neither of my boy/boy twins got it but if we had another boy I’d fight for it. Sometimes people on here forget that you can be honest without being awful.

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 11/04/2026 23:59

Boreded · 11/04/2026 23:58

You are setting him up to constantly have people shouting ‘Andy’s Coming’

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Again.. I have a woody and absolutely nobody has ever said Andy’s coming. Ffs. He’s 13 btw.

Boreded · 11/04/2026 23:58

MaxiMoomins · 11/04/2026 23:15

Really struggling with boys names. My partner loves Woody and I’m trying to get on board. I think it’s cute but I don’t LOVE it yet..
How do people feel about it??

we don’t know the gender yet! 😁

You are setting him up to constantly have people shouting ‘Andy’s Coming’

golla346 · 11/04/2026 23:55

I know a man named woody and he’s in his late 40s, I think it’s a good name op and something different

Wreckinball · 11/04/2026 23:55

the only woodys I know are both dogs

YouHaveAnArse · 11/04/2026 23:53

A name being cute is fine for a baby but most teenagers and adults don't want to be "cute".

Agree with those suggesting it as a nickname but not the official name.

Also not sure what "**s" are, but that's by the by

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 11/04/2026 23:51

MaxiMoomins · 11/04/2026 23:48

Im glad you’ve said this, I’ve NEVER heard it used for that before 😂 it’s a very cute name. Mumsnet just isn’t ready for it 😉

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Thank you. We love his name. He totally suits his name and his friends don’t over think it. He just is Woody x

Greenandyellowday · 11/04/2026 23:50

Woody from "Cheers", played by Woody Harrelson. Woody from "Toy Story".
Possible middle names: Sam, Norm, Frasier, Buzz, Jessie, Rex?

Aussiesgettingsmashed · 11/04/2026 23:49

What about Edward and Woody as a nickname.

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MaxiMoomins · 11/04/2026 23:48

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 11/04/2026 23:44

I have a woody. His name is actually Woodward. It’s never been referenced to an erection ffs. He’s 13 now and his friends call him woody. No dramas. When I was in all saints buying myself a leather jacket and hugely pregnant a customer asked me what the baby was, what the name was etc. I said woody and she said she was also pregnant and wanted to call her baby woody. Fab name x

Im glad you’ve said this, I’ve NEVER heard it used for that before 😂 it’s a very cute name. Mumsnet just isn’t ready for it 😉

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SmoothCollie · 11/04/2026 23:45

It's a nice name. If you're having a labrador.

SpringAndSunshineIsHere · 11/04/2026 23:45

What other names do you both like op?

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 11/04/2026 23:44

I have a woody. His name is actually Woodward. It’s never been referenced to an erection ffs. He’s 13 now and his friends call him woody. No dramas. When I was in all saints buying myself a leather jacket and hugely pregnant a customer asked me what the baby was, what the name was etc. I said woody and she said she was also pregnant and wanted to call her baby woody. Fab name x