Aubrey James

notreal2

Or Aubrey John.

All are family names but I think the middle name is just so dull.
Suggestions?
I should add I am helping my cousin name her kid, not my spawn. And yes she is open to suggestions, we are emailing back and forth, this is not me being nebby or overbearing. Thanks.

brooksidebride

laurasusan:

I really think Aubrey has gone to the girls. It's in the top 10 or 20. I wouldn't stick a little boy with it in 2013.

This.

Sam Buttons

laurasusan:

I really think Aubrey has gone to the girls. It's in the top 10 or 20. I wouldn't stick a little boy with it in 2013.

I would never consider it for a boy at this day and age.

CharlieMomma

Sam Buttons:

laurasusan:

I really think Aubrey has gone to the girls. It's in the top 10 or 20. I wouldn't stick a little boy with it in 2013.

I would never consider it for a boy at this day and age.

I actually thought you were choosing a name for a girl and wanted to mix up the middle with a "masculine" name...

Mochadoodle

I love the middle names, but Aubrey has really gone to the girls.

g8trkim

laurasusan:

I really think Aubrey has gone to the girls. It's in the top 10 or 20. I wouldn't stick a little boy with it in 2013.

Ditto.

mouse10031978

If it is for a boy- no.  If it is for a girl- I like Aubrey James a lot. 

stahlop

The only Aubrey I know is a boy (a teenager), so I really like Aubrey James.

sunlavender

CharlieMomma:

I actually thought you were choosing a name for a girl and wanted to mix up the middle with a "masculine" name...

This.

folkfemme

It just reminds me of bleubirdblog where the Mom is James and the Dad is Aubrey. 

I love the name Aubrey, as a man's name. But as pp mentioned, it's gone to the girls and I think he will have a challenging time growing up with 3 other girl Aubrey's in his class. 

WashingtonQueen

Confused if this is for a girl or a boy.

laurakaz13

I agree. I would not do this to a boy. 

Ewych82

Honestly, when I read this I thought you were naming a little girl and giving her a male mn. I don't like Aubrey at all on a male. 

caittozer

Ewych82:

Honestly, when I read this I thought you were naming a little girl and giving her a male mn. I don't like Aubrey at all on a male.nbsp;

Exactly. I was confused why someone would use mn James or John for a girl and was going to suggest saving that family name for their son. I don't see Aubrey on a boy at all. Sounds very feminine and the only Aubreys I know are girls. Never knew it was traditionally a boy's name.

Mae208

OMG no. Aubrey is not a boy name.

queenbone

I like Aubrey James.

Still a boy name! And someone on my BMB just used it for her son.

shaina925

I immediately thought of a girl, never heard it for a boy.

vulpini

I've only every head Aubrey as a girl name and always thought it was a spin-off from Audrey.  I've never met a male Aubrey and had no idea it was ever a boy name.

Zimger

I like it. I know a little boy named Aubrey. 

Unfortunately his mom spent 90% of her time explaining the history of the name. I'm not sure I would use it but I do like it. This whole boy names for girls trend really screws things up.

I prefer Aubrey James. 

74dragonfly

I think of girl when I hear Aubrey. Also Audrey is so popular now Your child will be in school with similar sounding names.

Cranang

MelRC117:

Mae208:

OMG no. Aubrey is not a boy name.

OMG...traditionally it is. But ONCE AGAIN, boy names are 100 fine on a girl. Obvious ones too like John and James. Hypocrite.

 

I think I might love you a little bit...

 I really like Aubrey James. Name your boy that start stealing it back from stupid parents naming their girls with boy names.

apc1929

For the mere fact that there is so much confusion if this is a boy or girl I would def stay away from it for either.   Whether its legitimately a traditional boy name or not I wouldn't want my son to have to "explain" that to a bunch of third graders on the playground..

shortstuff15

Growing up I only knew one Aubrey and it was a girl, so I have always thought that this was a girls name.  I never had any idea that it was every a boys name.  That said, I wouldn't put it on a boy just because of my experience with the name.  I'm sure if I met a boy with the name I would be able to change my mind, but right now it is all girl to me.

I would, however, name a boy Ashley, Leslie, or maybe even Shannon.

CeCe8579

queenbone:

I like Aubrey James.Still a boy name! And someone on my BMB just used it for her son.

Agree! I do think it has become a unisex name but I wouldn't hesitate to use for a boy.

Pepper6

Although it's totally a double standard, I think girls have an easier time with boys names than boys have with 'girl' names (in life in general, but especially in school years.)  I went to school with a boy named Ashley and even though he was super athletic and one of the 'cool' kids, he still got teased for his name.  If he wasn't so popular, the bullying probably would have been merciless.  

I don't dislike the name Aubrey for a boy, but since it's become a more recognized girls' name, I wouldn't go with it.  Perhaps you can switch Aubrey to the mn spot and go with James Aubrey?

mmb248

I'm not a huge fan of the name Aubrey.  All of the Aubreys I know are girls and I've always thought it sounded like someone got the d backwards on Audrey.

To continue bucking the system (zipping up flame retardant suit), I think James sounds like a girl's name.  I know it's for boys; I'm familiar with world history and it's used frequently in my family.  It just has a soft, rounded, feel to it that I associate with a girls name.  I can't really explain it.  I know my opinion is "wrong" but it's just what I feel. 

StickyBaby

I like Aubrey James for a boy. Other middle name options:

Aubrey Michael
Aubrey Jonathan
Aubrey Nathaniel

Zimger

mmb248:

To continue bucking the system (zipping up flame retardant suit), I think James sounds like a girl's name.  I know it's for boys; I'm familiar with world history and it's used frequently in my family.  It just has a soft, rounded, feel to it that I associate with a girls name.  I can't really explain it.  I know my opinion is "wrong" but it's just what I feel. 

 ...so what exactly is a boys name in your opinion? Diesel?

notreal2

She's going with Aubrey Rhys. Thanks y'all.

TracyC555

apc1929:

For the mere fact that there is so much confusion if this is a boy or girl I would def stay away from it for either.nbsp;nbsp; Whether its legitimately a traditional boy name or not I wouldn't want my son to have to "explain" that to a bunch of third graders on the playground..

This