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Cosmo - cruel or acceptable???

112 replies

Sarahmum · 10/12/2008 19:04

I love the name Cosmo for a boy, but it is just me??? Do you think it is dreadful/cruel/ridiculous?

Your thoughts please!

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Mirabai · 20/01/2025 23:17

spicemonster · 10/12/2008 20:28

It's my nephew's name and I love it

Zombieroony

bluebunnys · 18/01/2025 08:41

This thread is from 2009!

The baby will be in secondary school by now....

Fromthebirdsnest · 18/01/2025 00:41

There is a cosmo in my sons class his nickname is cosy which is gorgeous 😍, Its a lovely name x

user1492757084 · 17/01/2025 04:47

Cosmo is fine and it is nicer than Elmo, Enzo and Torro.

RogueFemale · 17/01/2025 00:22

This thread began in 2008.

redbokoblin · 15/01/2025 16:23

I do really like it but I'd use it as a middle name. I'd be worried about it being seen as a bit pretentious/ silly as a first name.

Lemuriangoddess · 15/01/2025 00:02

Sarahmum · 10/12/2008 19:04

I love the name Cosmo for a boy, but it is just me??? Do you think it is dreadful/cruel/ridiculous?

Your thoughts please!

I named my son cosmo it's a beautiful name

dontknowhow2help · 28/04/2022 11:23

YvanEhtNiojYvanEhtNioj · 27/04/2022 20:32

Stop commenting, tell OP to go for it. 🤦‍♀️ Little Cosmo will be in secondary school by now.

😂 realised that after I posted. Hopefully the comments will be useful for anyone else considering the name Grin

HopingForMyRainbowBaby · 27/04/2022 23:00

Ridiculous

WeasilyPleased · 27/04/2022 22:44

Its the name of a grumpy toothless and very smelly Jack Russell I know so it's a definite no from me.

MotherOfTheCoz · 27/04/2022 22:44

@YvanEhtNiojYvanEhtNioj (Great Username 👍 BTW) I think I remember you! You're right, the post is dated. There's a new mum I hope to bring here! Here's my confirmation, Lady 💙💙💙

YvanEhtNiojYvanEhtNioj · 27/04/2022 20:32

Stop commenting, tell OP to go for it. 🤦‍♀️ Little Cosmo will be in secondary school by now.

helloitsnotmeanymore · 27/04/2022 20:03

Love it .. Dh would never consider that type of "posh" name. I also liked Hugo.

dontknowhow2help · 27/04/2022 20:03

Ridiculous

ArtVandalay · 27/04/2022 20:01

I know a little Cosmo. I love it. It’s another Hugo/Arlo type name (and I know 2 of each) but less common. In popularity, I mean.

Justlovedogs · 27/04/2022 19:57

Siriusmewandtinseltoo · 14/12/2008 09:38

I like it. Although Little Cosmo in Jilly Coopers books did put me off a bit!

Glad I'm not the only one that thought of that reference.

user3199 · 27/04/2022 19:53

Not my taste but definitely don't think it's cruel! I don't think it will stand out as unusual to today's kids - as others have said, names ending in o are popular at the moment.

It's got quite posh connotations to me - similar vibe to Jasper, Tarquin, Quentin, Rupert etc. but I actually prefer it to all those names.

MotherOfTheCoz · 27/04/2022 18:08

Howdy, y'all! [Or "How are you all?" for the rest of the English-speaking world.] My son's name is Cosmo Theophilus. He's older than Scarlett J's son with her husband Colin Jost. They got the exact same reaction we did when family members suggested, "Cosimo," instead of Cosmo. eye roll
He will graduate from college in June and he loves his name! ❤️ It's not boring, according to him when he was a youngster, and he agrees with that 😉 sentiment now.

It's easy to spell and to remember. He receives quite a bit of positive feedback about his name.

Although "Cosmo" is not a name found on many mugs, I am proud that I stood by it since he loves it.
That's especially important to me because of my daughter's reaction to her name. Even though she met and married Alexander Francis, who goes by Sander, she changed her name from Frances Alixandra.

Something to consider, friends 🤔!

JanewaysBun · 29/09/2020 20:58

My (imaginary) ds2 will be Cosmo or Duncan.

user1493494961 · 28/09/2020 21:25

Cosmo Smallpiece (I'm showing my age).

FizzingWhizzbee123 · 28/09/2020 21:09

I know this is a zombie thread but I’ve found it interesting that

  1. Felix and Jasper are considered pretentious? They’re suggested all the time on here
  1. The suggestion that Lily would be very “2005”, when it’s still going strong in the charts now.
Whatsyourflava · 27/09/2020 11:54

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Lavendersy · 27/09/2020 11:47

so if you’re not in that particular class, I’d avoid

Ridiculous comment and only serves to strengthen these silly stereotypes.

Anyone, from any 'class' can use any name!!

MikeUniformMike · 27/09/2020 07:42

I like it and Cosima is lovely.

Whatsyourflava · 27/09/2020 03:11

@izzybella33 @Cado12 @Kanaloa

ZOMBIE THREAD

it's over 10 years old

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Lovely name though