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Boaz.

69 replies

gemloving · 14/01/2023 11:50

I am religious and absolutely love this biblical name. What does the general public think and I know a lot Mumsnetters aren't Christians.

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gemloving · 14/01/2023 11:51

*as

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Itsonlyagame · 14/01/2023 11:52

Makes me think of Boaz from Queen on the South. It's a no from me

MotherOfVizslas · 14/01/2023 11:56

I don't like the look or sound it it, sorry.

MotherOfVizslas · 14/01/2023 11:56

Sound OF it🙄

Largethighsbadeyes · 14/01/2023 11:57

Sort of looks like booze
I'd avoid

quietnightmare · 14/01/2023 11:57

Bo is a no

DadANDPK · 14/01/2023 11:58

Sorry, sounds like a brand of 'tech' to me. But I'm guessing these days it'll blend into all the other kids names.

IntentionalError · 14/01/2023 12:00

Awful, sorry. Imagine being a kid called Boaz?

gemloving · 14/01/2023 12:00

Ok, it's obviously a clear no from the general public!!! It is important to check with others I find despite me loving it.

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queenofthewild · 14/01/2023 12:00

I know one. He is an absolutely delightful boy.

PollyEsther · 14/01/2023 12:01

When I wass about 15, I did a German GCSE listening examination that included the name Boaz. There were so many kids laughing at the name self included that they almost had to stop and invalidate the exam.

Don't do that to your actual child if you live in the UK.

secretnames · 14/01/2023 12:02

also makes me think of Boaz from Queen of the South and he was a defo no, but if you like it who cares, it would defo be unique unless you possibly in Mexico 😊

ofwarren · 14/01/2023 12:03

How do you pronounce it? Bow as?

Jessandtess · 14/01/2023 12:03

Oh honey no, put this down to a moment of pregnancy madness and move on for this poor child’s sake!

Rainyrunner · 14/01/2023 12:05

I also know a Boaz. Love it

BabyFour2023 · 14/01/2023 12:06

Sorry but it’s awful.

BabyFour2023 · 14/01/2023 12:06

It sounds like a noise Ali G would make with that hand thing he used to do.

dylgan · 14/01/2023 12:09

I know a Boaz, great kid and never known anyone make fun of their name.

RestingMurderousFace · 14/01/2023 12:11

Bez is better.

YouJustDoYou · 14/01/2023 12:12

RestingMurderousFace · 14/01/2023 12:11

Bez is better.

It's really not.

ofwarren · 14/01/2023 12:13

RestingMurderousFace · 14/01/2023 12:11

Bez is better.

It's really not. Horrible name.

AdaColeman · 14/01/2023 12:17

I know a Boaz, he's a lovely young man, has Bo for his nickname.

Jessandtess · 14/01/2023 12:18

RestingMurderousFace · 14/01/2023 12:11

Bez is better.

Oh you’re mean Grin

DuchessOfSausage · 14/01/2023 12:21

I think it's OK. The biblical one was generous and kind.

Bez is short for Berry.

Topseyt123 · 14/01/2023 12:39

It's a no from me. Awful. Sounds very strange.