What do we think of Bayard?

[mum2robbie]

Hello ladies

I quite fancy the name Bayard for a boy. I like it, DH likes it, but I fear it will be a name met with raised eyebrows.

Thoughts?

I like it can be abbreviated to 'Bay'.

[Janni]

Can ignore this no longer. I keep reading it as Barnyard. If you like that, then fine.

[frazzledoldbag34]

I love Bay. I think its fab and it will be on my list for my next baba.

[3andnomore]

Sorry, and I know that you now decided against it, but that is a good thing imo

You open to suggestions?

[Clary]

mum2robbie don't be offended when people say they don't like the name you asked for opinions on

Actually I thought most people were quite polite.

You must pick the name you like of course. Not many people like the names we chose for our DC ("a bit old-fashioned" is the common notion) but it doen't bother me tbh.

[Stars22]

What about something like Bayley/Bailey then it can be shortened to Bay

[paolosgirl]

Is it cruel to stop a hormonal pregnant mum giving their child a name that's the equivalent of a wearing a "kick me hard" sign around their neck for all eternity?!

Seriously - unusual names are unusual names and haven't become popular (or common, depends on how you look at it) for a reason ie not many people like them. You're unlucky to get an overwhelming majority saying "love it", but at the end of the day, it's your child, and if you like the name then go for it, and sod all the strangers on an internet discussion group. Our opinions should not matter.

[mum2robbie]

Erm - don't mean to be a moron but what does that mean?

I think it means someone that goes about causing trouble, is that correct?

[QuintessentialShadows]

Well, they do, there is a troll lose about the hoouse now.

[mum2robbie]

no I 'get' the whole fun at names threads thing, I have often looked at some and just thought 'oh noooo, please don't'... but I am also aware that on the other end of me saying that, there is probably someone hormonal and a bit anxious and worried and genuinely seeking help and the responses can often be cruel, which is a shame really. People should maybe try to get their cheap kicks out of something else.

[QuintessentialShadows]

well, you see, that is the fun of names threads.....

But if you like Bay, why not Kai? or Kay? Or Bay? (providing you dont call him Edward Bay, ie ebay. )

My son is Kai, and I love it. I did get a few raised eyebrows when we named him, but I ignored all that, as WE thought it was a lovely name.

[mum2robbie]

LOL!!

Ok well thanks for the feedback all... I am glad I asked, a bit disappointed as I quite fancied it but Bayard is now OUT...
Do like Bay v much but as I only have a one syllable surname it 'goes' better with a 2 or more syllable forename (hence the Bayard question).

And also am rather glad I am using a totally random name thanks to the 'not so diplomatic' (read: insensitive) responses, at least I can return to my normal identity without you lot raising an eyebrow at me, calling my other DS 'shergar' or shaking me and saying my child is not a character in a bleeding cheap novel. I hope you got your kicks well enough at my expense!

[reginaphilangy]

Not good.

[Swedes]

neigh neigh

[Quattrocento]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayard

If you are going to name your son after a horse, why not Shergar? Or Red Rum?

[jimjamshaslefttheyurt]

I knew a Bayard. I went out with his brother

(am wondering if it was the same Bayard that broccolispears knew...)

[pagwatch]

nay

[Quattrocento]

I think it's hilarious. Not quite as funny as "Bear" which is my all time favourite daft sugggestion, but it's nearly up there.

Are you giving birth to a horse?

[QuintessentialShadows]

It reminds me of Fort Boyard, that horribly silly show Melinda Messenger was hosting yeeeears ago...

me not like.

[BroccoliSpears]

I went to school with a Bayard.

[Heated]

I think Bay is the name of Kirstie Allsopp's son. Still ntmt though.

[Clary]

Bayard yes St George's horse in a book DS2 was reading to me.

Neither of us knew how to pronounce it tho which is not a Good Sign in a name imho (more me not knowing than DS2 IYSWIM)

Bay, yes Kirtie Allsop's choice, she's v cool.

What sort of thing is DS1's name mum2r? Do theyneed to go in yr view?

[janeite]

Bay and Bayard both absolutely awful sorry, although of course that is just my own opinion and you should call him what you choose.

[Lauriefairycake]

do you have a kiln?

do you make your own clothes out of wheat?

if not, no Bayard or Bay

v,v bad

[zippitippitoes]

terrible