Is Thibaut pretentious?

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Hello, I'm having baby number 1 in September. I'm from t'north of England and so is dh... but I love French names. I'd appreciate honest opinions of Thibaut (pronounced Tibo). Of course you'll all give me loads of feedback and then I'll have a girl (Agnes, Elise or Elodie...)

I can't get past the idea that you shouldn't have a French/Spanish/Italian name, whatever, unless one of your parents is that nationality. Sorry but I can't. I think choosing a French name when you are both British is in itself pretentious.

Yes it is and a burden for the child who has to explain it all the time. Sorry.

While I appreciate it is a lovely name, I just think he'll be called Tivo and everyone will assume that you named him after a hard drive. It's an accent thing, I think.

Er ... yes it is. Sorry.

I can see it being pronouced "T'boot" if you didn't know the pronunciation. Must be easier French names surely?

Of course it's pretentious and he'll always be known as Thigh-bat.

Yes, it's prententious. I also agree with Bibbity, if you're not from a French/Spanish/Irish background, then don't choose a French/Spanish/Irish name.

Dont know about pretentious (probably is)but its ugly and impractical.

Awful name even when pronounced correctly.

I like Tibo!

I think Tibaut (with an L though maybe??) was used in Ireland about 80 years ago, along with Thaddeus. Is it a saint's name?! I can see those obscure saints' names coming back. Cornelius is another one! some old Irish men in flat caps have some really interesting names!

Tibo is nice imo.

ps, what about Arnaud? that's a little less what the fuck up north!? and I do understand what you might be up against. I can imagine the reception Ptolemy might get in my neck of the woods.

I like Thibaut a lot, but it is VERY French, and if you don't have any French connections, it's probably a bit too much. Sorry.

Not keen..but Agnes is even worse

I agree. Agnes is really awful. Elise is much prettier.

Tibor perhaps?

Yes, v v pretentious, plus I agree it should be spelled Thibault. Soz.

I ilke the girl's names though. Including Agnes.

It's all well and good you liking French names. Let's just hope your son does as well, since he'd be the one living with it!

The most pretentious I have EVER heard!Well done

Agnes otoh is my all time fave girls name

I'm with Noddy.

So what if it's pretentious, do you really like the name? If so the use it.

Elodie is lovely too.

I agree with MagalyZz more obscure saints have amazing names and are ideal if you want a name with a bit of history.My husband has a great uncle called Benignus.Ireland is full of elderly men with astonishing names.
Elodie is my daughter's middle name and it's also a saint's name.I personally quite like Thibaut/Thibault.
I'm from the NW we love a not so run of the mill name.

OP is getting a few nods from Agnes - but is she planning to pronounce it the French way?

V pretentious. Sorry.
But you knew that anyway!