Boden

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I like the name Boe/Boden for a boy. I am aware via MN of the shop Boden although have never been in or seen it in RL.

How popular is this shop? Is it the first thing you think of upon hearing this name? I am late 20's and only know of this place from this site, is it for older women? I know none of my friends shop there but just trying to work out if this is something everyone else will associate the name with.

I also like Toby and Auden (although DH doesn't like Auden) so any suggestions along these lines would be appreciated! And any other names with Boe (not Beau) as a nickname.

Thanks for reading!

Yes it's a major retailer with high brand awareness (no actual shops - all catalogue/online) or a surname.

I've never seen it as a first name and don't take to it (and remembering the Beauden thread, I don't like that either)

Beau is OK

Most people I know use Boden for baby/ children's clothes so it's pretty much linked to kids

It's an online presence so its not just linked to stores. I know people in the US, UK, Ireland, Europe etc who buy from the site.

Yes first thought was the online kids clothes shop.
Though I do know someone who has a 4 year old Boden (who is super cute!).

Im not keen on it as a name personally and don't like Auden. Toby is good though, love Tobias!

Austin
Brandon
Connor
Drake
Ellis
Harris
Jared
Aidan
Jackson
Hayden
Maddeon
Rory
Riley
Xander

I prefer Brodie or Blair

Everyone you meet will think you named your dc after the shop. Really.

I heard of it as a name for the first time this week. As the name of a man in court for setting fire to a ferry. Only ever heard it as the name of the shop before that.

I think the majority of British people would hear Boden and think of the catalogue company. It is also the German word for ground or floor. Avoid.

It's a no imo I'm afraid.
It would be like calling your child Bugaboo.

And it's the name of a small town in Germany.

www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Boden&country=DE

And the name of a Swedish City!

Go with Tobias, nickname Toby. It's a nice classic name but not over-popular.

It's all go on Baby Names this evening.
Boden is a no-no, people really will think you've named the poor little blighter after the clothing brand. La Redoute for a girl might be rather lovely though.

and if you hadnt heard of the popular yummy mummy online retailer, theres also the slightly more obscure yet popular maker of nice quality cafetieres and teapots.

How about John Lewis instead?

There is a player in the NZ rugby team called Beauden.

How about 'little Joule' instead

Just don't.

Beau would be better, although I don't really like that.

Don't do it

Nooooo. Instantly thought of the shop! Sorry!

Everyone i know would think you named your son after a catalogue.

I also immediately thought of the shop - sorry.

He can be MiniBoden for a few years. Just make sure he wears lots of applique T shirts.
Don'tdoit

I've heard of kids being called Ikea.

Boden is on a par with that.

My first thought was the shop I'm afraid, although unlike everyone else I do think it would be a nice name too.
I think Bo can also be short for Robert..... Suspect that would be quite unique these days.

I prefer Gap