Movie/film ruin this name or AIBU?

[SeasideSunshineSussex]

Hi everyone - bit of a dilemma, having our son in a few weeks and still undecided on a name.

For ages pre-pregnancy we planned on naming a future son after my grandad, Ken, probably a variation on Kenny etc, but since I've been pregnant and the Barbie movie has come out I just can't stop thinking that he'll get mercilessly mocked/Kennoughed/'I'm just Ken'

Hubby thinks IABU as Barbie & Ken have been around for yonks and the hype phase will pass. What do you reckon?

I agree, I'd keep it as a middle name and opt for something else for the first name.

I’d say middle name also.

What are you actually thinking of using- Kenneth then a nickname or Kenny?

I think it's a strong and ensuring association which continues to gain elements, the current quotes, the aqua song, the general cultural reference. I don't think it makes it unusable but it's not great timing and I think he will hear a lot about Barbie and Ken at school especially. The film will probably be popular for a while for young audiences.

I would use the full name (assuming your grandad was a Kenneth) rather than a short form which may give him more options. I know a youngish Kenneth that goes by the full version and it's quite a cool name.

Ken Barlow got there first in the ruining stakes .

To clarify, I don't think Kenneth is unusable but would keep Ken or Kenny as a middle name if that's the version you really want

I think Kenny is cute, Barbie and Ken have been around for years and and the hype of this Movie is already passing.
I changed my mind on a name during Pregnancy and now really regret not using it x

If it helps to make your mind up, I heard that Barbie II is in the offing.

I read the name and couldn’t think which movie you meant until you said (and I’ve watched it!) so no immediate connection for me.

I’m not sure I’d use it now, sorry, as pp said I think there will be a Barbie 2 as it was such a big hit, and the Kenough jokes are very catchy!

I know several Kennys and never think about Barbie.

Barbie and Ken have been around for decades. Its hardly a negative association.

I agree, go for Kenneth

"Oh my god, they killed Kenny! You bastards!"

That comes to mind for me.
But I actually think you should have the name you like. Kids will not be thinking about kenough or my South Park reference!

I would keep your grandad name as a middle one??? I have used this for both my sons

I wouldn’t associate the Barbie film with your son’s name. But, whenever I hear the name Kenny I think of Southpark

Kenny is nice. Kenny Dalglish and Kenny Logan.

It's a very popular name round Liverpool area.

Came here to say just that, I know three young lads called Kenneth. I also know a little baby Jurgen!

Me too!