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Bodhi

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:35

He'd be a brother for Dexter. What do you think? DP and I love this name, with Bo as a nn.

Interested to hear the general consensus!

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IAmcuriousyellow · 01/09/2019 20:37

How do you pronounce it?

xsamix86 · 01/09/2019 20:37

I actually really like it! Very unusual and unique

DramaAlpaca · 01/09/2019 20:38

It's not my style but if you both love it that's all that counts, really. It goes with Dexter nicely.

MrsTerryPratchett · 01/09/2019 20:39

Are you Buddhist?

Waggily · 01/09/2019 20:39

I think it’s going to be a popular name. I know three under one.

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:39

Pronounced Bow-dee @IAmcuriousyellow

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:41

Neither of us are Buddhist @MrsTerryPratchett

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Anothertempusername · 01/09/2019 20:41

Very sorry but sounds too much like bogey to me.

BettyBizzghetti · 01/09/2019 20:41

I assumed it was pronounced Body. Why not just Bo, or Beau?

IAmcuriousyellow · 01/09/2019 20:41

That’s quite sweet actually!

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:44

@Anothertempusername Grin hadn't though of that! Potential for playground teasing there I guess then.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 01/09/2019 20:45

I do think it's too important in Buddhism to use it if you aren't. Like calling a child Ramadan if you're Christian or Jesus if you're an atheist.

But it sounds nice.

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:46

@BettyBizzghetti I like Bo as a standalone name but it's kinda B.O-ish and also my friend said it reminded her of Bo selecta! Also wanted a 'long' name for him too. DP doesn't like Beau Hmm

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nitgel · 01/09/2019 20:49

Like lewis collins in the professionals Grin

joystir59 · 01/09/2019 20:49

Lovely name. It's means "awakening" or "enlightened" so I hope you don't raise a stolid child or a criminal.

user1493494961 · 01/09/2019 20:51

I've heard this name quite a bit lately, I think it's going to be a bit of a fad.

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:51

Haven't heard of the professionals @nitgel.. will google! I'm assuming it's a film?

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Indecisivelurcher · 01/09/2019 20:51

I love this name, wanted to use it but DH didn't agree. I know 2 now, both 2yo. So it's not super unusual and could be on the up.

MamaFlintstone · 01/09/2019 20:52

I think it’s a bit try-hard

Elodie2019 · 01/09/2019 20:52

I know a 'Bodie'
The name is a variant of Boden (Scandinavian, Old French), and the meaning of Bodie is "shelter; one who brings news". Bodie is also the best preserved ghost town in California.

isntshelovely11 · 01/09/2019 20:52

This name has always been in my baby name list but @Anothertempusername saying it sounds like bogey has completely put me off 😩

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MrBobLobLaw · 01/09/2019 20:53

@user1493494961 I haven't come across any other Bodhis at playground with DS. We're in London though so might be more popular outside of London? It was pretty low on the most recent name chart.. lower than the top 100 if I remember correctly. I agree though that it might date a bit.

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imamearcat · 01/09/2019 20:57

I like it. I love the film Rock Dog and the little guy in that is called Bohdi.

daisypond · 01/09/2019 20:58

Sorry, I think it’s very naff.

Nestlyn · 01/09/2019 21:00

Patrick Swayze was called Bodhi in the film Point Break.

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