Would I BU to name my baby after my life coach?

[allymayrose92]

Ok so I'm not yet pregnant but trying. I had life coaching several years ago from a woman who really helped me to make a change and see my life in a whole new way. I don't want to be too outing online so I will just say that without her I wouldn't have been half the woman I am today.
Her name was Kari and now that we are trying for a baby of our own I am thinking of that name. Would that be silly? Is it popular etc? I like how it sounds and I know there's slightly different ways of pronouncing it depending where you live in the world. Where I am (again don't want to be outing) it was said like Carrie so that's the version I'd go with too.* Not looking for people to correct that as it does vary a lot by region!*
Anyway I know I won't run into my old life coach again as we live 1000s of miles away from there now but would it be weird? I like the idea as a baby would also bring such change to my life.

You can name your baby after whoever you like. Only problem I can foresee is that there is not a male equivalent and the baby could be a boy!

The idea of naming someone after a person important in your life is a good one. The name concerned however would lead to a lifetime of having to spell or correct a name. If I heard 'Kari' I would assume it was 'Carrie'.

It's actually a boy's name in some countries so you could possibly use it either way.

I didn't realise it could be a boy's name, thanks for that. I had been thinking my partner could choose the name if baby is a boy maybe.

As long as your surname is not Johnson.

Carrie is OK, Kari is awful. But imagine having to explain to your child that they're named not after a beloved relative or dear friend but a life coach who you, presumably, paid for. Cringe.

I think it is lovely to name your child after someone who has had such a positive impact in your life. I also like the idea that looking forwards you see having this child as a massive positive impact on your life! That is a great thing to be able to explain to your child when they are older. A name based in love and support!

It's my name  Great name! And thanks @PamelaParis thankfully in my 50s and quite happy with my name 😄 Though mine's short for Karenza so you can see why I shorten it!

Ah I know a Kari- and hers is pronounced Car-ree.

My mums name is Kari. She is in her sixties. It's pronounced "kah-ree" (at least that's how she says it). I think it's a nice name. Prob getting a bit ahead of yourself though if you're not even pregnant never mind with a girl.