Obi

[obiboy]

What do you think of Obi for a boy?

My brothers cat is called Obi.

We know its Nigerian altho we aren't from Nigeria. We are not Star Wars fans.

We just love the sound.

me too!

I know an Onuwatobi. Known as Obi or Tobi. I think it's gorgeous in its long or short forms!

I like it - and I'm not Nigerian or a Star Wars fan - although I think it shound short for somthing else - all though I cna't think what for the life of me.

OBI

Ah-ah! So yu ah choosing eh Naija nehm?

(Trans: Wow, so you're choosing a Nigerian name?)

I'm impressed.

Just thought you might also like an intro to Nigerian pidgin English .

P.S it's most likely short for lots of different versions of the name.

There's an American rapper called Obi - might or might not affect your decision.

There was an Obi born in our ante natal group. Most of group were abit when heard it first and a fair few star wars jokes.

I really like it
Id link it more to hollyoaks as dont like star wars and have never watched it but names are always going to remind people of something/someone so if you like it go for it, i think its such a cute name!!!

I think Obi is usually just part of a longer Nigerian name.

reminds me of some Anerican (i think) rapper called Obi-trice...

I know an Oberon who is known as Obi, they are ponces though.

Oberon!!! How now, proud Oberon!

I know an Obi - short for Obidiah. He HATES it. He is so fed up of all the Star Wars stuff. I've had to be very firm with my ds because it's practically irresistible to tease him about it. Please don't do it.

@ MrsT/MH

Lord, what fools these mortals be

It is a nice name, but does say DIY to me.

As someone posted below, it's the german B+Q. Apparently they are owned by the same company - what if they decide to re-brand teh UK shops one day???

to Marmaduke Scarlet

I know a guy called Obi. He is half Nigerian... and absolutely beautiful. I think of Obi as a handsome man's name because of that

p.s pmsl@MerryHenry

Mahhhhh-ttie. I hope yu ah not lahffing aht my pidgin?

I have good 'receptive pidgin' (my ex is Nigerian). I sometimes stand on the bus or in a shop or whatever and eavesdrop on whole conversations by Nigerian people who think 'Ach, the white girl can't understand us!' . I would never attempt to speak it...although a couple of times I completely unconscioiusly did to my ex, which caused him to howl with laughter and actually phone his relatives in Nigeria and make me repeat it to them (the cause of much amusement, apparently!).

I thought star wars straight away

i feel it should be short for something....

Isn't it short for Obidiah? From the bible? Probably incorrect spelling though.

I like ds1 was nearly an Obi