August Brooks - small concern.

JunkieBrewster

My husband has fallen in love with August Brooks. I disliked brooks at first but it's grown on me quite a bit.

The only thing holding me back is that Garth Brooks has a daughter named August Brooks. She is not really famous, and does not appear to be following in her fathers footsteps.

Would this keep you from using this name for a boy?

genromeo

I would not let Garth Brooks have that kind of authority over my life. 

evaazalea

Yea, that would have zero effect on my choosing an awesome name.

JunkieBrewster

LOL. I wasn't sure if this was a logical concern or illogical pregnancy concern, haha. Thanks

BookitBoo

If you love it, go for it!

macchiatto

If you initially disliked Brooks (and I can see why), I would pick a different middle name to go with August.

DaisyZH

It wouldn't bother me, I'd still use it.

lauralew

I wouldn't let the Garth Brooks association ruin it for you.  However, August Brooks sounds like you're describing a brook...if that makes sense.  But I LOVE August, and can handle Brooks since it's in the middle name spot.

PB&J714

I wouldn't hesitate using them. I would never in a million years have known Garth Brooks kids' names. 

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genromeo said:

I would not let Garth Brooks have that kind of authority over my life. 

Quote of the day goes to @genromeo‌.

WashingtonQueen

It's not your fault he is an idiot. Use the awesome boy name on a boy!!

nittanyllama

If you were asking about Garth Brooks I would say no way. August Brooks is fine! It's great actually.

Ceridwen21

lauralew said:

I wouldn't let the Garth Brooks association ruin it for you.  However, August Brooks sounds like you're describing a brook...if that makes sense.  But I LOVE August, and can handle Brooks since it's in the middle name spot.

+1.  I just don't like the combo together.  Too nouny.

macchiatto

Ceridwen21 said:

lauralew said:

I wouldn't let the Garth Brooks association ruin it for you.  However, August Brooks sounds like you're describing a brook...if that makes sense.  But I LOVE August, and can handle Brooks since it's in the middle name spot.

+1.  I just don't like the combo together.  Too nouny.

I was thinking the same thing. 

LisaG09

No. It wouldn't bother me.

LadyXaverian

2013mommy said:

Not at all. It is a great name. I never knew the names of Garth Brooks' kids. I roll my eyes at him for putting 2 boy names on a girl ... 

Well, Brooks is their last name, but I do prefer August on a boy over a girl, even though the only August I know IRL is female.

OP, I wouldn't let it deter you from using it. I've taught a Mary Shelley and a Michael Jordan, so there are people using far more "known" names than the one you're considering.

JunkieBrewster

You know, screw it. His middle name is going to be used what, 100 times in his entire life? I love August and don't want another name, my husband wants Brooks since it's a baseball thing and our last child. I'm sure I will get over it.

I may just leave his middle name off birth announcements, haha.

Lolapop29

Love it, I wouldn't let it bother me.  

Ladymouse

I use DS's middle name every time I'm serious about something (for instance, he was running towards the road today and stepped across his boundary line.)  

However, August is a VERY male name.  Garth Brooks is a dimwit for using that on a girl. 

this decaf life

I love the name August. I don't really like Brooks so I would pick a different MN.

JunkieBrewster

this decaf life said:

I love the name August. I don't really like Brooks so I would pick a different MN.

My husband is not willing to budge on Brooks unless i straight up veto it, which isnt worth hurting his feelings over, IMO, since he does have a say.

macchiatto

kayhold said:

this decaf life said:

I love the name August. I don't really like Brooks so I would pick a different MN.

My husband is not willing to budge on Brooks unless i straight up veto it, which isnt worth hurting his feelings over, IMO, since he does have a say.

Fair enough.