Opinions on Bodhi?

[rachelhobson]

opinions on the name Bodhi for a boy please

Try hard and dated sorry

Sorry, I don't like it at all.

I wouldn't know how to say it. Body? Bowdee? Bowie?

My first thought was Buddhist.

I know one Bodhi, reception class age. TBH I wasn't keen on the name at first but he is so utterly delightful that I now think it's lovely!

Can't imagine anyone making stupid jokes or nicknames like bogie...kids are just so accepting of names these days.

Awful. Really Awful.

It's a bit of a naff celeb baby name in my opinion - popular with reality stars

He needs to be blonde and into surfing
Cute until he’s 13 then not so much

Prefer it as a nn

Awful sorry

New age/surfer/hippy. Not a fan.

kind of weird. What's its etymology ?

I don't know how to pronounce it. My first assumption was like body - but seeing the replies I guess not.

Brodie (Scots)/ Brody (US) is nicer. I prefer the Scottish spelling (yes I know it’s a surname) over the US but that’s just me.

I don't like it.

Not a fan but I don't think I'd worry about bullying. Kids can be cruel but, as pp said, children do seem to be far more accepting of names these days.

Lovely name. Makes me think of Point Break and Patrick Swayze!
Alternative spelling is Bode.

To the the PP who asked, it's Sanskrit and means 'enlightenment' or 'awakening', spiritually speaking. The Buddha meditated under a sacred bodhi tree.
The same concept is also symbolised by the lotus flower.

If children are cruel then that needs challenging. A child cruel enough to bully will bully regardless. The answer is not to change a child's name but to teach the bully to know better.

I love Bodhi.

If Buddhist, a good choice.

I think it’s a really lovely name, with a lovely meaning.

Can the OP confirm how it's pronounced please?

Awful.
Culturally appropriative.
Try-hard.
Just awful.

From someone who adores unusual and slightly pretentious names usually.

Don't normally post on this topic but absolutely love this name, gorgeous and so unusual.
I can't stand plain, normal, three a class names though, if your worried about being different maybe not.
Love it.

Only ever seen it on MN. Personally not a fan.

I love Point Break but I don't think I'd use the name in real life.