Bo for a girl???

[Tanya]

Ther is a cartoon at the moment with a Bo (Bo on the Go).... Can't say i like it much, but that's just me and it's not my baby. I wouldn't think twice hearing it as a girls name
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[Traveller]

I like the name Bo, and I really like the idea of giving her a formal name too. All my children, bar one, have a formal name but are called a shortened version at home as well as at school and nursery. I think it means if they grow up and hate their name they can choose another version of it.

[~Kim~]

I actually prefer Bo for a girl. When I was pregnant with DS, DH had his heart set on Beau as a name for him (we didn't know what we were having until I was 34 weeks). Then I realised that his favourite show of all ime is the Dukes of Hazard (Beau and Luke Duke) . So that was out.

I dunno about having a formal name though. Our little guy is just Nate, not Nathaniel (DD couldn't say it so we figured 'what's the point?'), so I guess I'm more a fan of giving them the name I intend to use.

[LimeSlice]

Don't like the name sorry! Makes me think of Bo Derek lol

[Tiff+2]

I'm sorry but I know too many boys named Beau to like Bo for a girl, but I always say if you love it then thats all that really matters!

[AnyDream]

Sorry don't like Bo for a name - I'd be thinking, what's it short for...Bobo (as in ...the clown)?!

I do however like the idea of going with a real 'B' name and then using Bo as a nickname. It's kinda cute but then she wouldn't be saddled with a 'cute' name when she's in her 30s...or 50s...etc.

BTW I have a friend called Isabeau - so think about names that might have a 'beau' at the end, one them might catch your fancy.

[~Kim~]

oooh Isabeau's cool

[CrazyLady]

I do however like the idea of going with a real 'B' name and then using Bo as a nickname. It's kinda cute but then she wouldn't be saddled with a 'cute' name when she's in her 30s...or 50s...etc.

I agree with that. At the end of the day if you are set on it then it is your child. No one bar you and your DH have to like it though. I chose a name that can be modernised and not cutesy when older and can have a few variations. Maybe give that a go?

[helle]

Don't like the name sorry! Makes me think of Bo Derek lol

reminds me of bo diddley ><;

Hun, it's you that has to like it! xx