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Amanda&EricB
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Bo vs Beau (clicky)
Amanda&EricB
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I like Beau. Partly because it looks more complete than Bo. Partly because it is French and my mom's side of the family is completely French. And partly because Bo just reads as B.O. (body odor) to me and that is a little much for me to want to saddle on my kid.
My DH makes (sarcastic, annoying) comments that Beau is harder to spell. Well dear it's 4 letters, put forth a little effort. Plus he feels that Beau is a "girlier" spelling.
So if you had to choose between the two spellings, which would you choose?
[Poll]Wyatt 9/6/2011
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Re: Bo vs Beau (clicky)
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Reason not to name your son Bo, lest we all forget:
Haha, thanks everyone. I guess if I didn't make it clear, this would be for a boy.
I also think Bo looks incomplete. I cannot think of any names that are longer that could be shortened to Bo, that even make sense to me.
I would have thought if you were going to shorten Beauregard, it would be shortened to Beau. Weird.
Beau for a name Bo for nn
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Most of them are here in the states now and speak English. It's a French name (I realize it's also a French word). It's just a nod to my heritage, as others do with Irish names or German, etc.
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I agree, that Bo is a good nickname for Robert but I have also seen Bo just as a name which I think is fine.
I think Beau is too girly of spelling for a boy. Can you imagine a football/baseball/basketball player named Beau?
This made me smile.
I think Bo looks like a NN, but Beau an entire name.
After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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Yes! I know several VERY handsome manly men named Beau. I love the name Beau b/c it screams handsome and masculine to me. Bo? Not so much? That screams hillbilly to me. It's crazy what a spelling can do, huh?
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Don't forget Beau Biden. I have a little crush on him, even if I don't agree with his politics : )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Biden
ETA: I just learned that Biden's real name is Joseph Robinette Biden...I wonder how they got Beau. Anyway, the person makes the name and not the other way around.
Go Phils!!
Just want to say I LOVE Beau! Love, love, love!
I actually think Bo is girly because of Little Bo Peep and Bo in the movie "Signs".
My mom's best friend has a son named Bodee, Bo for short.
I prefer Beau. I love the French language (and the name), so Bo just doesn't cut it for me.
I agree. When I hear the name out loud, I think it's very country and would assume that it is short for something. But of the two spellings, I would go Beau.
Bo is a nickname
Beau is a name
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I know two guys named Bo, but I think it's a nickname for both. One of their full names is Bruce; I'm not sure about the other.
I really like Beau. Bo is not a name.
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