Thoughts on boy name

SRL0731 · May 2013

DH likes some pretty out of the box names, and here's the latest: Tug. Thoughts?? I'm not feeling it AT ALL but want to know your opinions. Here are some other names that we've discussed...feel free to comment on these: Eli, Roscoe, Meyer, Jordy, Hurley, Crosby.

WashingtonQueen · May 2013

The only one I can stand is Eli.

sonshine0609 · May 2013

Tug is a nick name I don't see this as a first name at all. I like Eli & it's actually on our list. I kind of love Crosby but couldn't swing my DH on it.

==N== · May 2013

I like Eli. not a fan of any of the others...especially tug.

Mochadoodle · May 2013

Like, tug boat? I'm sorry, but that's just dumb.

I love the name Eli!

ETA: I like Roscoe and Crosby, too!

caittozer · May 2013

Besides Eli and Crosby, I think I like Tug better than your other names. I'm a phillies fan so there's a special place in my heart for Tug McGraw!

Dr.Loretta · May 2013

No to Tug. Is he a baseball fan?

Of the others, I like Eli (is it going to be Eli or shortened version of Elijah?) and Crosby. The rest are very much NMS

SRL0731 · May 2013

Nope, not a baseball fan. I'm not really sure how he came up with it but he truly loves it! I can't imagine naming my baby Tug!

Don't like Elijah, so it would be Eli as the given name. Crosby is also a family name.

whoopsybaby · May 2013

Not feeling Tug, sorry. Eli and Crosby are pretty cool. Roscoe seems way too country and Meyer, Jordy, and Hurley are NMS.

cjm724 · May 2013

==N==:
I like Eli. not a fan of any of the others...especially tug.

This

Zimger · May 2013

I like Eli, Roscoe (which is a family name for me), and Jeordie (but only spelled this way).

Meyer-reminds me of hot dogs

Crosby-reminds me of th eband

Hurley-Reminds me of vomit...as in one hurls.

BulgariHeart · May 2013

None are my style, sorry.

BC&LM · May 2013

WashingtonQueen:
The only one I can stand is Eli.

This! I think Tug is especially awful.

strawberrytree · May 2013

Congrats to your husband, Tug is the worst 'name' I have seen on here in recent memory! I can't imagine a boy would have any issues going through life with his legal name a slang term for masturbation. /sarcasm font

Tug is ten different kinds of awful, op. Put and end to that. Eli and Roscoe are fine IMO, and while I'm not a big fan of the others on your list they are better than a synonym for jerking off.

benmel31 · May 2013

Sorry, I do not like Tug. I cannot even think of anything it could be a nn for.

From your list, I like Eli. Jordy would be an ok nn for Jordan. Jordy would not age well. I don't like the rest of your list.

SRL0731 · May 2013

Thanks for your opinions! And while I think Tug is a ridiculous name hence my original post, I think equating it to masturbating is as equally ridiculous. By that standard we should say the same for the name Jack.

I'm all for getting feedback, but that is a little much.

fennyann · May 2013

Tug? No way. As for your others...

Eli: Adorable

Roscoe: dog's name

Meyer: Last name

Jordy: Would be a cute nn if you went with Jordan

Hurley: Just no

Crosby: Last name

provwife · May 2013

WashingtonQueen:
The only one I can stand is Eli.

This

strawberrytree · May 2013

SRL0731:
Thanks for your opinions! And while I think Tug is a ridiculous name hence my original post, I think equating it to masturbating is as equally ridiculous. By that standard we should say the same for the name Jack.

I'm all for getting feedback, but that is a little much.

Jack is a common name, Tug is not. Seriously, look it up on Urban Dictionary. I taught middle school and heard kids referring to 'having a tug' all the time. It might be more common in the UK but the reference is there. I'm not trying to be rude, just making sure your eyes are wide open to possible ramifications if you name your child Tug.

CeCe8579 · May 2013

Tug is not good! Maybe as a NN but nothing more! Roscoe is a dog name to me, I guess because my aunt had a dog named Roscoe. Meyer and Hurley are product names and surnames to me. Crosby is also a surname but I know it has crossed over as a FN. I could tolerate it if it had a significant meaning to you. Jordy is a NN for Jordan. I like Jordan as a unisex name and I love Eli!

kimmycup · May 2013

WashingtonQueen:
The only one I can stand is Eli.

This.

Butterbean412 · May 2013

I like Roscoe. It is actually on our list, but I don't think I could pull the trigger... But, it is my favorite of your choices.

blush64 · May 2013

WashingtonQueen:
The only one I can stand is Eli.

This. And I really prefer it as a nickname. I would not use the others.

GrayGhost13 · May 2013

Tug - Definitely not. As a nickname it could be ok, but I would never use as a formal first name.

Eli - Great. Very nice, masculine, not too plain, not too crazy.

Roscoe - I actually kind of like this one, but it doesn't tend to get very positive remarks from people. I wouldn't say absolutely not but be prepared to take some criticism.

Meyer - Don't like this one unless it's a family name. Sounds 100% like a surname to me.

Jordy - Like from Star Trek? Noooo. I do like Jordan ok though.

Hurley - Makes me think of the surfing brand, which is a big no-no (naming a kid after a brand name).

Crosby - Not terrible. Definitely very surname-ish, but has a better sound than Meyer. What about Cole or Connor or Ross instead?

capulet · May 2013

I really like Eli. I am not wild about Crosby, but since it's a family name I'll give it a pass. Not a fan of the others and Tug is really bad.

SRL0731 · May 2013

GrayGhost13:
Tug Definitely not. As a nickname it could be ok, but I would never use as a formal first name.Eli Great. Very nice, masculine, not too plain, not too crazy.Roscoe I actually kind of like this one, but it doesn't tend to get very positive remarks from people. I wouldn't say absolutely not but be prepared to take some criticism.Meyer Don't like this one unless it's a family name. Sounds 100 like a surname to me.Jordy Like from Star Trek? Noooo. I do like Jordan ok though.Hurley Makes me think of the surfing brand, which is a big nono naming a kid after a brand name.Crosby Not terrible. Definitely very surnameish, but has a better sound than Meyer. What about Cole or Connor or Ross instead?

Crosby is a family name, a surname yes, but that doesn't bother us at all. We actually both love the name Cole but it doesn't flow well with our last name since it starts with an L.

brooksidebride · May 2013

SRL0731:
Thanks for your opinions! And while I think Tug is a ridiculous name hence my original post, I think equating it to masturbating is as equally ridiculous. By that standard we should say the same for the name Jack. I'm all for getting feedback, but that is a little much.

I'll admit that I thought of masturbation too! Sorry. But it is what came to my mind as soon as I saw it.

I like Eli and Roscoe a lot. Crosby is okay. I don't like Jordy, Meyer or Hurley much... they aren't horrible... I just don't like them.

One other name comes to my mind, that for some reason, seems to fit your style: Bruno. I'm just throwing it out there as a suggestion. I think it's a cute name, and we considered it at one point.

BlindysWife · May 2013

Tug is terrible.

Roscoe is a top three name for this babe, so obviously I like it. I also really like Crosby. The rest are nms.

apc1929 · May 2013

Tug? for a guy? I mean your dh can't seriously think that won't be tortorous for him in his school years The only name I would use is Eli The rest seem very immature to me sorry