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AIBU?

AIBU to call our baby.....?

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namechangeobvs · 26/05/2015 07:52

Having trouble picking a name for upcoming baby. I really like Obi Wren (instead of Wan), but I don't think it's fair to lumber the child with a silly Star Wars name, even though I think it's dead cute. Obviously, dh loves it and 100% wants to go with it.
AIBU to call a baby Obi?

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Spydra · 26/05/2015 14:32

Obie for a boy and Wren for a girl - cute.

Both together is too much.

LauraMipsum · 26/05/2015 14:48

I know an Obi who is a Nigerian man so I would assume it was a boy's name.

I've just had a google and it seems that Obi is the Igbo word for "heart."

There are some famous Obis on wiki:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obi_(name)

CycleChic · 26/05/2015 18:14

Someone up thread made me think "Obi Benjamin". You'd then have the added nn of "Old Ben" (Ob Ben perhaps?)

Gem124 · 26/05/2015 19:19

I like Obi for a boy!

Slowtrain2dawn · 26/05/2015 19:32

Lovely name. Especially as Obi means heart! I wouldn't make the the Star Wars connection, but think unhyphenated is better. We definitely over hyphenate these days.

MaryBerrysLostCherry · 26/05/2015 19:40

Reminds me of Garfield.

Sconejamcream · 26/05/2015 19:42

If you are happy for kids to take the pis out of the name for at least ten years, then go for it.

BettyCatKitten · 26/05/2015 19:59

I like pip!

saltnpepa · 26/05/2015 20:02

If you have to ask the answer is obvious

awombwithaview · 26/05/2015 20:05

I know an Obi, he is Obediah (biblical name).....s'cute on him to be honest.

Songlark · 26/05/2015 20:08

It's entirely up to you what name you give your child, but you asked if ywbu.....Please think of the child. Would he/she thank you for it when grown up. Would the name be a burden to him/her. Fwiw I think the name is positively awful. Sorry but you did ask.

AliceLidl · 26/05/2015 21:28

You might as well go with it OP.

I carefully chose a name for DS (now age 6) which is traditional, classic, timeless and honouring a very much loved family member.

Recently he asked me why I hadn't called him Flash instead. Apparently it's his favourite name.

At least it gives me time to prepare myself for whatever names he decides to give to my future grandchildren

Dowser · 26/05/2015 22:39

Haven't read full thread but what about Tobi , then you can call him Obi if you wish and he has the option of a more conventional name at school

AnulTheMagnificent · 26/05/2015 23:28

My friend named her daughter Obi, this was a good few years ago, probably late 1970's/early 80's. They were also Nigerian.

Stinkylinky · 27/05/2015 06:10

I like Obi, but not Obi Wren.

I met an actual Anakin Skywalker once

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