River for a baby boy

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Hi ladies,

My husband and I love the name River for a boy but we are aware that it is a bit out there. What do you think of the name? Have you ever met anyone called River? Realistically, if he went to a nice school, do you think he would get teased.

Would love to hear from anyone with thoughts or comments on this!

Thanks

My first thought is "Phoenix" but his peers won't know who that is. I think it's a lovely name and I don't think he get teased.

Can I just say, I was a teacher for years and I don't recall any kid being picked on for their first name. If they had a very unfortunate surname, there might be a bit of teasing, but never the first name.

I didn't work in particularly 'naice' schools either.

They'd pick on anything else, but names these days just seem to be accepted, and 'out there' names are seen by kids as quite cool.

Oh, and I used to like River, until I taught one, who has now tainted it somewhat

I think it's become widely known as a female name because of River Song.

And there's also River Tam, though little kids prob wont know that one.

Imo if you want a 'nature' name, its a decent neutral choice.

Love it