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Coby... am I mad for loving this name!?

34 replies

Lozzabell · 02/06/2017 20:41

My 3rd boy is due in October...
Both my husband and I like George. We have a Jack and a William already.

However... I can't shake off the name Coby.
My husband isn't keen... he thinks it's 'out there'.

Is it!? Confused

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felizsun · 02/06/2017 20:42

Jacob and coby as a nickname could work if he doesnt like Coby by itself x

Sophronia · 02/06/2017 20:43

I would suggest Jacob with Coby for short, but you already have a Jack which might be too similar.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 02/06/2017 20:44

I like it, it's unusual but reminds me of the football player Cobi Jones.

SignoraStronza · 02/06/2017 20:47

Surprised no-one has suggested 'Corbyn'. Nickname Coby. Very relevant for the times. Grin

ShuttyTown · 02/06/2017 21:01

My friend has a Kobe.

Ditsy1980 · 02/06/2017 21:05

I like Coby. I don't think it's too out there.

Rockaby · 02/06/2017 21:32

I like Jacob with nn Coby.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 02/06/2017 21:34

❤️ Koby.
Go for it OP, why not.

Sophronia · 02/06/2017 21:35

I know a Colby which could be an alternative?

NSEA · 02/06/2017 21:36

I know a coby. He is adorable.

BuzzKillington · 02/06/2017 21:39

Kobe beef - that's what I think of.

ColourfulOrangex · 02/06/2017 21:47

I like it although seems a bit different to your other boys and you may get asked if you mean Cody but it's a cute name

countycouncil · 02/06/2017 21:53

I like it but it definitely deviates from the theme you have going with your other boys. I like Cody too.

olympicsrock · 02/06/2017 21:56

I know a Kobi who is a 13 year old boy

olympicsrock · 02/06/2017 21:56

Yes it is a bit out there though

Tommy · 02/06/2017 21:57

I know a Coby - 40 yea old woman. Definitely a girl's name in my book

MinnowAndTheBear · 02/06/2017 21:59

It will be forever misheard as Toby

blahthisistoohard · 02/06/2017 22:55

Coby doesn't 'fit' very well with your other boys names. Toby might be a better option?

oldestmumaintheworld · 02/06/2017 23:01

Its not just 'out there' it's ridiculous. Please don't be one of those parents, unless you live in Tennessee of course, in which case it's fine.

thisismadness77 · 02/06/2017 23:02

I knew a Jacob Toby 'Coby'

TesticlesInTheBlender · 03/06/2017 05:58

It really doesn't fit with your other more traditional name. Stick with George.

Joeybee · 03/06/2017 11:24

I prefer George. However I think Coby is fine. It isn't too out there. In Australia it's a pretty popular name, so maybe that's why I don't think it's 'out there'.

FizzyGreenWater · 03/06/2017 12:58

Not very keen, I think you'll have folk equally thinking you mean Toby or Cody... It's also just a bit meh really! Not much to it. Not a brilliant sound and a bit made-uppy.

I think poor Coby will feel a bit short-changed next to William and Jack!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/06/2017 22:50

Jack, William and Jonathan (Joby).

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 03/06/2017 22:56

Please please don't go for suggestion of Joby. Scottish slang for shit.

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