| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
|
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
For a boy / man?
Dory
We have decided on this name for our son. We love it, its my husband's middle name and his grandfathers name (his first name was Isadore but everyone called him Dory)
My mother likes it too but feels I should consider naming him Isadore and then call him Dory, so he has an option when he is older. Isadore is not my favorite and I do not like Issy as a nickname. I also feel he will have to always correct people/teachers to call him Dory not Isadore.
What are your honest thoughts?
TIA for your help.
|
Posted 11/23/13 11:23 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
If it were me, I'd name him Isadore and nickname him Dory.
My first thought was Finding Nemo, and I believe the Dory character was female, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres...so in my mind, Dory sounds feminine. Isadore sounds definitely masculine, and I agree that he might want the option when he gets older.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 11:30 AM |
| |
|
wakemeup
Member since 10/13 1397 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by MrsDamonSalv7319
If it were me, I'd name him Isadore and nickname him Dory.
My first thought was Finding Nemo, and I believe the Dory character was female, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres...so in my mind, Dory sounds feminine. Isadore sounds definitely masculine, and I agree that he might want the option when he gets older.
I completely agree with this
|
| Posted 11/23/13 12:26 PM |
| |
|
MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
Name:
S
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
My first thought was Finding Nemo.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 12:54 PM |
| |
|
Loveme
LIF Adult
Member since 6/11 3170 total posts
Name:
Me
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
To me Dory sounds feminine. I would use it as a nickname and name him Isadore.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 12:59 PM |
| |
|
JME78
LIF Adult
Member since 11/09 3672 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Very very feminine.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 2:43 PM |
| |
|
Teachergal
We made a snowman!
Member since 1/08 3239 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by JME78
Very very feminine.
This. Dory sounds very girly. I'm just picturing him working in a business setting one day and introducing himself as Dory. I can't see it. Sorry 
|
| Posted 11/23/13 5:42 PM |
| |
|
jams92
Member since 1/12 6105 total posts
Name:
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
I think it's a very feminine name
Eta - if you dont love isidore (not a fan of that either) can you use It as a middle name instead to still honor his grandfather?
Message edited 11/23/2013 6:56:02 PM.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 5:51 PM |
| |
|
Twobuggies14
LIF Infant
Member since 9/13 100 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by jams92
I think it's a very feminine name
I agree and I also associate the name with the female fish from finding nemo. Sorry 
|
| Posted 11/23/13 6:00 PM |
| |
|
Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
Name:
A
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by JME78
Very very feminine.
I agree! I know one person name Dory and it's a girl. Doesn't sound one bit like a boys name. I would go with Isadore if your set on Dory.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 7:20 PM |
| |
|
alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
Name:
Allison
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
I personally am not a fan.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 9:09 PM |
| |
|
2BadSoSad
LIF Adult
Member since 8/12 6791 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
IMO, definitely no for a boy. It is VERY feminine. I know two Dorie's and they are both women. Not nicknames either, that is their full name. I also think "Finding Nemo".
I can see how it has meaning to your DH family and I would still definitely use it as a middle name if you want to pass it on.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 10:19 PM |
| |
|
ShhhTTCin11
3 under 3?!
Member since 5/11 2229 total posts
Name:
Coleen
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
I think of Finding Nemo.... Sorry
|
| Posted 11/23/13 10:21 PM |
| |
|
ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by ShhhTTCin11
I think of Finding Nemo.... Sorry
Same.
|
| Posted 11/23/13 11:42 PM |
| |
|
Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
Member since 7/12 3415 total posts
Name:
My only Sunshine
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by MrsDamonSalv7319
If it were me, I'd name him Isadore and nickname him Dory.
My first thought was Finding Nemo, and I believe the Dory character was female, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres...so in my mind, Dory sounds feminine. Isadore sounds definitely masculine, and I agree that he might want the option when he gets older.
This.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 3:00 AM |
| |
|
KroertGS
LIF Infant
Member since 6/13 263 total posts
Name:
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
Dora the Explorer and Finding Nemo. And my Aunt Doris. Very feminine. Sorry.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 7:53 AM |
| |
|
JamieW
LIF Toddler
Member since 7/05 471 total posts
Name:
Jamie
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
what about Dorian/Dorien?
|
| Posted 11/24/13 11:54 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
I am really sad by all of the replies. We have our heart set on Dory, but i do not want to make this kid feel like he always has to defend his name. It's funny because I feel like it sounds like a masculine name.
I am considering Isadore, but what other names can have the nickname Dory? I do like Theodore and think that he can be called Dory..
We cannot do Dorian, my DH has a cousin that name and DH does not like it though I do.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 12:54 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
I like it because of the meaning behind it.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 1:07 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Thank you.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 1:08 PM |
| |
|
jams92
Member since 1/12 6105 total posts
Name:
|
what are your thoughts on this name?
I like Theodore too
But you'll have to know that when he gets older he will choose his own nickname and It may not be dory. (he can opt for theo, ted/teddy or dory). It's a name he won't need to explain and works well in a professional setting.
But if you love dory - use it
Don't let our opinions sway you - we were just giving honest opinions on hearing that name for a man.
Eta - I feel like family/friends will like that name bc they will know the meaning behind it...but everyone else won't "get it" until it gets explained
Message edited 11/24/2013 6:34:49 PM.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 6:30 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by jams92
I like Theodore too
But you'll have to know that when he gets older he will choose his own nickname and It may not be dory. (he can opt for theo, ted/teddy or dory). It's a name he won't need to explain and works well in a professional setting.
But if you love dory - use it
Don't let our opinions sway you - we were just giving honest opinions on hearing that name for a man.
Eta - I feel like family/friends will like that name bc they will know the meaning behind it...but everyone else won't "get it" until it gets explained
Thanks for your opinion.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 7:49 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
Posted by jams92
I like Theodore too
But you'll have to know that when he gets older he will choose his own nickname and It may not be dory. (he can opt for theo, ted/teddy or dory). It's a name he won't need to explain and works well in a professional setting.
But if you love dory - use it
Don't let our opinions sway you - we were just giving honest opinions on hearing that name for a man.
Eta - I feel like family/friends will like that name bc they will know the meaning behind it...but everyone else won't "get it" until it gets explained
I agree with all of this! If you have your heart set on the name, then name him Dory and teach him to be confident and proud of his name!
That said, you could put Isadore or Theodore on his birth certificate, but always call him Dory.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 7:49 PM |
| |
|
Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
Name:
A
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
I think Theodore is a great option. You can call him Dory and if he decides later in life that he doesn't want to be called Dory he has an option. Isadore is another option but is a very unusual name and I'm not a big fan..
So true what the other girl wrote about your family liking it because of the meaning but others not getting it. Of course it completely your decision, just are honest opinions on the name.
Message edited 11/24/2013 8:03:38 PM.
|
| Posted 11/24/13 8:00 PM |
| |
|
Lala08
2 Princesses coming soon!
Member since 12/12 1539 total posts
Name:
|
Re: what are your thoughts on this name?
I think of my friend Dorie who is a female. Granted the spelling is different but even so it sounds feminine to me. Sorry I would use it as a nickname instead. JMO
|
| Posted 11/24/13 8:13 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
