Bodhi/Bodie/Bode

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I wrote a post earlier asking for names to go with our DS1, Kit. Bodhi came up and we love it!

I appreciate it is a Sanskrit name but what are your feelings about the alternative spellings?

Bodhi
Bodie
Bodi
Bode

Not keen, think it sounds odd with Kit.

I really dislike it but it’s becoming very trendy now so just be aware that whatever spelling you choose your child won’t be as ‘unique’ as you are hoping.

Awful. Sorry you did ask.

Bodhi x x

Cringe.

Brodie would be much better

Bode is really only Bode Miller, the American skier. Outside the US it's not known as a name at all. Bodhi is the usual spelling, I'd go with that.

I really like Bodhi! I love Kit, too... two very cool names you’ve come up with😊

I like Brodie! Nice Scottish name.

Much better.

Unless you're devoted Buddhists. Are you? I wouldn't call my child Mohammed or Jesus either.

Bodie and Bodi look like they would be said 'body'
Bode, I would automatically read bode as in abode

What's wrong with Bodhi?

Bodhi and Kit also have very different energy levels as names in my mind.. if thay makes any sense!

Love the name Bodhi

I'm afraid I agree with previous poster who suggested that - unless you are a Buddhist or of Buddhist heritage - it risks seeming culturally insensitive. Bodhi is a religious term with deep and complex meanings.

But I'm not a Buddhist. It would be interestiing to hear what a Buddhist person thinks.

@florascotia2 that’s interesting. Am going to give this more thought . For me, the name is now top 200 so whilst it’s fairly unusual, it’s common enough that it wouldn’t be seen as offensive as it’s become a name in its own right. Same thing as has happened with Jude. I know some say it’s not appropriate and I certainly listen to all opinions, but the name is a top 50 name now. It’s so mainstream. It’s just become another name to pick.

What could be seen as offensive about the name Jude?

It's German for Jewish.

Well, yes, but in English it’s a Bible name and one of the books of the New Testament.

Right. I'm not offended by it, but that's why some people are.

Bodhi is the name of a main evil vampiric character from Baldurs Gate 2. Just so you know. I like it though

I dislike it but spell it Bodhi if you're going to use it. Brodie, as a pp said, is a better choice.

It's cringe. Brodie however is very cool.

My friends cat, a British Blue, is called Bhodi. I thought it was pretentious.
The cat is lazy too.