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'.

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!

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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

You open to suggestions?

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

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