I'm 24, and I'm married to an older man of 30. I'm pregnant and my husband and I have decided not to know the sex of the child until he/she is born.
If it's a boy, we would really like to name him Jacoby. I really love this name, and so does he. The only problem is, most of my friends are huge Boston Red Sox fans and single. They're all also madly in love with the rookie star outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
As much as I admire Ellsbury, I am NOT naming my baby after him. My husband has really liked that name even before Jacoby started playing with the red sox.
I don't want people to think that I'm naming my baby after a rookie outfielder, so what do you think about the name Jacoby?
2007-10-29 09:56:08 · 16 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
LOL I admire Jacoby Ellsbury too, he's so hot :P
But I think you should just go with that name. Who cares what other people think, right? If someone asks, just say that you chose the name because you like it, not because you named it after some hot rookie baseball player. And I think Jacoby is a great name :)
There are other people named Jacoby in the world too, just in case you've never thought of that, and if you're really worried, use Jacoby as a middle name.
2007-10-29 10:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Yankees fan, so I'd never do it.
I also don't really think of it as a first name. It was half a law firm where I grew up (Jacoby and Meyers) so I've always thought it was a last name. I'd stick to something similar - Jacob should do the trick. Also, he'll get picked on a lot less if you give him a traditional name rather than something a lot less common, like Jacoby.
2007-10-29 17:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Who's sarcastic? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are speculating to much.
Hundreds of other people in the past have been named Jacoby. Jacoby Ellsbury doesn't hold a monopoly on the name.
If any one asks just say NO he is not named after the outfielder...It's as simple as that .
I like the name .. so go for it....Be Happy!
2007-10-29 17:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go for it! I love the name Jacoby i am sure no ones going to make it seem like you named it after ellsbury even though he rocked it this year and was AMAZING even for a rookie.
Haha Its a good name dont let the fact that someone else has it stop you
2007-10-29 17:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by Delena J 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i really like the name Jacoby
here are some cute middle names to go with it
Jacoby ryan
Jacoby Maccoy
Jacoby Zach
Jacoby Caelan
Jacoby Kadeem
Jacoby Lachlan
Jacoby Wain
Jacoby Haddad
Jacoby Aagney
2007-10-29 17:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by cher 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that people would automatically assume that the name is after the rookie outfielder...and plus, I'm not a big fan of the name. I'm sure you both will agree on a name that is great! Best wishes =]
2007-10-29 17:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by Allgeier 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think its cute, if people asked if u named him after a rookie outfielder tell them that you didnt and that other people can have the same name
2007-10-29 17:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Keligh P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a boy I like: Brandon Shane, Wyatt Alan, and Robert Jacob. For a girl I like: Dakota Marie, Elizabeth Lynn, and Abby Lee.
2007-10-29 18:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by Faith<3'sWHO??? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cute name... Jacoby .. who cares what other people think!! Congrats and Good luck with everything!
2007-10-29 17:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nay nay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that is such a sweet name. Don't change it just because you don't want people to think you named him after someone. Your friends will understand.
2007-10-29 17:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by love*pink 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋