A lot of people have been asking about his name and how we came up with it. For those people we haven't seen or spoken to, it is pronounced with the long E on the end. I have been getting a few people not sure how it is pronounced. Back in December I was just suggesting names randomly - didn't necessarily love particular names, but I would say 'what about ....?' to just see what Aaron would think of certain names. I thought of the name 'Toby' and realised that my friend Naomi (who is also a King) has a son named Toby, so I knew that wouldn't work. From there I just said 'what about the name Kobe?'. I remember the day clearly as it was when we were going to Grindelwald to play mini golf with the boys.
As soon as I said 'Kobe', Aaron and Jay both straight away said 'yes!', and were really happy with the name from the start. I wasn't really serious about it, but when I saw how much they loved it I thought about it more and it grew on me. Not long after Aaron said he thought that the middle name 'James' sounded good with it, and I agreed. We wanted a name that was a little different, but not too different. The only Kobe I knew of was Kobe Bryant (NBA basketball player) and Aaron hates him, but liked the name, so it stuck.
Unfortunately for Jim and Kristen it turned out to be the exact same name (including middle name!) that they were going to give Nyah if she were a boy, and it was going to be their first son's name. Sorry guys! What do they say - first in best dressed. Goes to show they have great taste :)
oohhh. so true.
ReplyDeletepoor jim and kristen.
your right. first in, best dressed!
what a little cutie!! he looks way older that 2 weeks
ReplyDeletewe call Hattie "the Hatster" too!!! As for names, I always had Rowan on my list of names since Bethan was born but we still went with with Rowan after Joe and Sarah had Owen. Doesnt hurt to confuse the Grandparents hey!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Kobester is so cute, looks like he is growing so fast.
ReplyDeleteI looked up the name Kobe and its origon is Japanese, and it gets a star rating of41/2 out of 5 The popularity of the name peaked in 2005.How is the new washer going? Love Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! I cant believe you guys and kristin picked the exact same name- wierd! I love it. Denvers middle name is james too! AND...I got a LOVELY surprise in the mail yesterday- my very favourite chocolates! THAnkyou so much! You are soooo sneaky, I didnt reply to you with my address cause i didnt want to bother you with something like sending ME chocolates when you just had a baby- i should be sending YOU chocolates!!! Im guessing thats why toni asked for my address earlier this week...so sneaky! but thanks sooo much, it was such a nice thing to come home to after travelling all day (and, it was the first trip in ages I didnt stop at Anvers, and i was craving truffles all the way home!) xx
ReplyDeleteWher,s my present? Igot his name right!! Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteoh I love hearing about names and how they came about! Well... I just love reading your blog and your day to day happenings actually!
ReplyDeleteMum - your present is your new grandson!!
ReplyDeleteYes the present that lasts for eternity. pretty special aye? Love Mum xxxx
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