Calling a boy 'Kim'

[halfdoneharris]

I quite like the idea of calling my DS Kim after the Rudyard Kipling novel, but my DH thinks this is too much of a girls name nowadays.

Do you think Kim is acceptable for a boy - and if not can anyone suggest some equally short spunky english names not in the top 10?

My youngest brother is Kim and he is indeed very good-looking and sporty. I knew at least four male Kims at school, don't think they were ever teased for it. However, my poor brother's full name is actually Kimberley, which I think could be classed as child abuse.

Oh and I should say that being called Kimberley has not harmed his masculinity. He is 27 now and hasn't been without a girlfriend since he was about nine!

I quite like Kim for a boy.

What about Kit as an alternative? Although it's a bit common - I know 2.

i also know a guy in his 60's who is called Kim. It was the 1st "kim" guy's name i ever heard.

The problem with Kit is that it's very prone to awful pun-based jokes and teasing.

I teach a 16 year old male Kim. He is sheepish about and defensive of his name.

Ned
Guy
Hugh alth not with your surname perhaps

'Guy Harris' - I'm a little in love with him already.

Guy Harris does sound cool - that one will go on my list!

What would put me off would be Kim Philby.

Also, I think it's lovely as a girls' name (but I like Kay too).

I think Kim would sound quite refreshing and cool on a boy. It's not like Kim (or Kimberley) are really a popular name for girl's right now, are they?

Yes, it's rather grown on me too. Most of the female Kims will be in their 40s or 50s now, and Kimberleys will be in their 20s, so shouldn't be a problem.

I once taught a 7 year old Kim (who as a complete PITA).

I'm now wondering if he's a PITA 20-something

On the one hand, it is just Tim or Jim with a K - fine.

On the other, I've only ever met female Kims.