Opinion on Colt

js8812 · January 2016

Looking for opinions of the name Colt. The middle name is undecided, but will likely be Tracy. Our last name rhymes with Tyler.

bbiutmcph · January 2016

Really dislike it. I don't think it presents well at all IRL. It's an animal and A gun. It screams backwoods country to me sorry.

nurse714 · January 2016

I don't like. I instantly think of beer.

Bringmemylongswordho · January 2016

I think 3 ninjas, and then the backwoods "cool" name association kicks in.

beforeyou · January 2016

NMS. Are you looking for a country-ish type name?

js8812 · January 2016

Thanks! I have to admit I was probably thinking a lot of that in the back of my head. My husband really likes that name and he is very drawn to more "tough guy" names. I like more masculine names, but don't like the names that are trying way too hard to be tough.

Other names on our short list are Brooks Lee and Beau Robert. We have a hard time agreeing on any times. Ugh, it's so hard!

magsugar13 · January 2016

beer
horse
gun

mthoomom · January 2016

Not a fan. Sounds like a nickname. Maybe consider Colton?

js8812 · January 2016

I think it's officially off the list. I just need to tell my H that now.

@mthoomom Good suggestion, although I don't really see the point in naming someone a longer name only to call them something else the whole time anyway.

klirwin82 · January 2016

I like Beau Robert, not bad. Much better than Colt or Brooks.

austinjl · January 2016

I like Brooks. I have a friend with a son named Brooks. Just FYI- they frequently have to remind people his name is Brooks with an S not Brook as many people call him that.

Bigboobsmcgee · January 2016

klirwin82 said:

I like Beau Robert, not bad. Much better than Colt or Brooks.

This. If I had to choose between those BUT I really don't like they way Beau is spelled. I don't know, guess it's better than Bo?

jenniferamcooper · January 2016

@Bigboobsmcgee what's the other way to spell Beau? I'm thought the way @js8812 has it spelled is the traditional French way.

Bigboobsmcgee · January 2016

jenniferamcooper said:

@Bigboobsmcgee what's the other way to spell Beau? I'm thought the way @js8812 has it spelled is the traditional French way.

I know the spelling is common, I just personally don't like it. I think of someone's beau, like boyfriend and it just seems cheesy to me. With that being said, I have a close friend named Beau and it works for him.

LizaKate1213 · January 2016

I think Beau is a great suggestion. Also, Troy or Levi are similar in masculinity and country style.

LNic5 · January 2016

Not a fan

ElRuby · January 2016

How about Blake?

RoseShadow873 · January 2016

It sounds like cult so that's weird.

satuttle1014 · January 2016

Bringmemylongswordho said:

I think 3 ninjas, and then the backwoods "cool" name association kicks in.

One of my favorite's. Instant 90's classic

I actually like the name Colt. I had Colton nn Colt on my boys list at one point. It's different but not a lot of people will like it. If you like it then go for it. I like the name.

missemmawoodhouse · January 2016

Bringmemylongswordho said:

I think 3 ninjas, and then the backwoods "cool" name association kicks in.

Rocky loves Emily!

ElcaB · January 2016

TBH, I really dislike this name.

KaLikeAWind · January 2016

Since you've taken Colt off the list (which I think is good, I don't like it. Like PP said - horse, gun, beer), and your hubs likes 'tough guy' names... You could draw on historical gunfighters like Wyatt (Earp), William (Billy the kid, Wild Bill Hickock), Roland (the gunslinger from the Dark Tower series). Or gangsters like Benjamin (Bugsy Seigel).

Maybe you could look back at your or your DH's ancestry and find a badass somewhere.

sillyfox · January 2016

What about Cole as an alternative? It's my brother's name, I love it!

CaboBride2015 · January 2016

There are way better suggestions in this thread. And thank you for not asking for opinions and then losing your shit when they aren't positive, gold star! Love Wyatt, Blake and Levi from pp.

atcwag · January 2016

I don't dislike Colt. Hubby and I also like strong, maybe considered "countryish" names.

How about:
Brock
Blake
Lane
Ty
Luke
Blaine
Lance
Steele

js8812 · February 2016

Thanks, everyone! Yeah, I'm not offended by any comments on people not liking names. I wouldn't have asked if I was sensitive about it.

@actwag thanks for the suggestions! I really like Ty or Tyler, but it's a no-go because two of our close friends have that name. We also happened to add Luke and Brock on the list this weekend. I really like Steele, too. I'll have to run that by my H.

Max

Brooks

Brock

Robert

Jay

Luke

And I love the 3 Ninjas reference. I loved that movie as a kid! At least I'm not trying to name him Tum Tum.

SmrBrd2012 · February 2016

js8812 said:

Thanks, everyone! Yeah, I'm not offended by any comments on people not liking names. I wouldn't have asked if I was sensitive about it.

@actwag thanks for the suggestions! I really like Ty or Tyler, but it's a no-go because two of our close friends have that name. We also happened to add Luke and Brock on the list this weekend. I really like Steele, too. I'll have to run that by my H.

Max
Brooks
Brock
Robert
Jay
Luke

And I love the 3 Ninjas reference. I loved that movie as a kid! At least I'm not trying to name him Tum Tum.

From your list I definitely like Robert. I also like Max, Jay, and Luke, but they are all NNs to me. Max and Luke can stand on their own but I just prefer Maxwell and Lucas. LOVE Lucas. Def not a fan of Steele.

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