Cleo

[ganglygiraffe]

30 weeks pregnant with DD1.

What do you think of this name? Me and DP both like it, but not sure if it sounds a bit 'nick-namey'?

Sorry, I think it sounds like a pets name.

It's a car.

Sounds like a cats name. Sorry.

I have one other name that we both love, but I'm desperate to have a few alternatives just in case. However we can't think of any other names we like.

Someone I know of used it recently.

Think its a bit trendy and will sound odd in few years. Cat/Car links are a bit too much for me personally.

I wouldnt be about it. its your choice ultimately!

Dont be swayed by strangers on the internet!

Yes but to be honest I agree! I knew it was a cats name, but hoped I was imagining it and would be able to add it to the list

DP thinks I'm mad and doesn't understand why we can't just go with the name we both like, but I just need another name. What if when she's born she just doesn't 'look' like the name we have picked?? Then we won't have any other names and my baby will be nameless!

I love Cleo but then I'm an Egypt geek and would use Cleopatra

If she's born and doesn't look like the name you've picked, you'll find another one. She might not look like your "back up" name either! Don't fret, there's six weeks to register

I think Cleo is a fab name, unusual without being weird, I think it suits from babyhood right into adulthood, it is a cool and hip name imo - I really love it.

I like it actually. Have never met one and certainly don't think it sounds too trendy.

It sounds quite fresh to my ear.

What's the cat connection?

Immediately makes me think of Carry On Cleo - and also the woman with big hair who used to sing the 'shooby dooby doob' stuff (scat?).

I do like the name though

Friends have one. It is NMS but suits their DD fine and I no longer think of pets every time I hear it. Agree with a PP that the right adult could easily make it "cool".

I think it's fine. At least the papa! Nicole! Ads are over!!

It is a nice name, but the connotations are way to strong, car, and cleo rocos. Also cleopatra.

What does NMS mean?

Makes me think of Lawrence Durrell's Alexandria Quartet - I love it. Was on the list for dd2 but dp troubled by the car connection.

nms - not my style?

Friend's daughter is called Cleo. She is fun and tomboyish, and it really suits her. I think it's a great name.

I like it. Don't get the cat thing and the car is Clio and not really around anymore is it?

Not sure, I don't think it's awful but there's something about the name Cleo that I'm not keen on, bit like Lola.

How about Claudia?

Love it. Only wasn't on list for DD because it rhymes with DS's name!

What is the other name?

I looked after a Clio she is fab.. It's a great name!

I know two Cleo's - one is Cliona (Irish) and the other is Cleonie (poss Greek?). Love it!

Just stumbled upon this: nameberry.com/blog/nameberry-picks-the-best-o-names?pid=975
I think it's quite pretty, actually. I doubt everyone would make the car connection they way they would with say, Mercedes, or Chevrolet or something. ;)