Bede?

[ArsenicyOldFace]

For a boy (obviously?)

As in 'The venerable...'

[FatherSpodoKomodo]

I'm a southerner and I've heard of Bede, though I know nothing about him. Will go and google now! Although it's not a name I would choose, it's actually quite nice.

I never get the problem with having to tell someone how to spell names forever. I have a very common name, but it's got quite a few different spellings so I have to spell or correct it every time I tell someone new my name.

And I'd rather they asked than guessed and guessed wrong.

[BlackberryandNettle]

Hmm not that keen - you/he'd be having to explain it a lot wouldn't you? 'Not bead, not the bum washing sink'

[Beautifullymixed]

I actually thought it was pronounced Beady or Bee-day sorry

Like the name Hebe -Hee-bee (or maybe I've got that wrong too.
Had never heard of this name, but love anything slightly different, and I've learnt new things reading this thread.

[TalcumPowder]

I like it. And I know a cool teenage Bede, from a rather posh family. Has a brother called Ambrose. Haven't seen Bede in aeons, but think he may be at Harrow.