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Do you like the name Ovie for a boy?

18 replies

orriblehysteries · 01/06/2024 20:17

I prefer for a boy than a girl

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ColdExtremities · 01/06/2024 20:18

No-vie

Beginningless · 01/06/2024 20:19

It’s fairly cute for a wee boy but when I imagine adult Ovie in a suit introducing himself for a job interview, I think no.

KnitnNatterAuntie · 01/06/2024 20:19

Sorry but a big NO from me

Revelatio · 01/06/2024 20:20

I really like it.

Uncooperativefingers · 01/06/2024 20:20

It means King doesn't it? I think it's from an East African language (but don't know which). It's always been a boy's name to me, but not common in the UK

DrFoxtrot · 01/06/2024 20:23

It sounds like worm medicine or a contraceptive Blush

SunsetOverEasterIsland · 01/06/2024 20:23

Not heard it before but I really like it 😁

Revelatio · 01/06/2024 20:23

Beginningless · 01/06/2024 20:19

It’s fairly cute for a wee boy but when I imagine adult Ovie in a suit introducing himself for a job interview, I think no.

There was a former deputy prime minister of Nigeria (who was also a lawyer), called Ovie, so I don’t think it hindered him!

cherryassam · 01/06/2024 20:24

It makes me think of the Love Islander

CrushingOnRubies · 01/06/2024 20:25

cherryassam · 01/06/2024 20:24

It makes me think of the Love Islander

This I remember him being a fairly decent chap tbf

cherryassam · 01/06/2024 20:27

CrushingOnRubies · 01/06/2024 20:25

This I remember him being a fairly decent chap tbf

yes of all the Love Islanders, he’d be one of the best ones to share a name with. Seemed properly decent

Olika · 01/06/2024 20:28

I understand it's of Nigerian origin. I like it but my DH is Nigerian so I am used to their names.

RabbitsRock · 01/06/2024 20:29

Not heard of it but it’s quite nice

BCBird · 01/06/2024 20:29

Nope. Sounds like name for an energy company or something

Moreteaandchocolate · 01/06/2024 20:30

I haven’t heard of it before but my first impression is I’m not keen for some reason, I think of ova

NewShoes · 01/06/2024 20:31

Also not heard of it but I really like it!

BCBird · 01/06/2024 20:31

I take that back. Didn't realise it was a name as I had never heard of it. If the child is of Nigerian heritage ok but if not will raise too many questions and be annoying for child

hattie43 · 01/06/2024 20:33

No

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