Toby

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Thanks for everyone's help on my previous "Isaac vs Bruno" thread! DH and I both love Isaac but not sure what we would call any future siblings. I think a lady with an Isaac also posted it was different to her other siblings' names ... but since I am the sort of person whos shoes always match her handbag ... it would bother me if my children's names did not "match"! I'm not sure I want to be restricted to just biblical names.

SO, our new name is Toby. What does everyone think? What kind of person do you think of when you hear the name? I posted about this name ages ago and know it means something rude in Scottish but since I'm not Scottish and don't live in Scotland this doesn't bother me.

I like classic boys names like Oliver, George, Harry, James, Jack, William etc. Does Toby "go" in this sort of category of names?

My feeling is it is fairly posh (fine by me!) but also maybe a bit "wet" (not so great)?! I don't know if this is because I am thinking of Toby Macguire or Toby Anstis though!

actually have just remembered - no it wasn't. Must just be a coincidence !

Actually hated the name when I first heard it (many years ago) as it sounded like a nickname (Is it short for Tobias?)
But now rather like it! I think it has grown on me as it is creeping up in popularity.
If you like the name and it doesn't sound foolish with your surname then go for it!

I have a Tobias Luke who we call Toby. We aren't posh and he is a fab little boy (in my very biased opinion!)

My lovely friend (who is an mner) called her gorgeous little boy Toby. Is a lovely name

And I'm Scottish and living in Scotland and have never heard of it meaning something rude!

I really like it. I have an uncle called Toby, which, dyslexically, is short for Anthony!

Have also come across a Tobin if you don't like Tobias.