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11-14-2012 at 10:03 PM
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Another one- Roscoe

We have the name Roscoe on our long list. H really loves this name, I like it quite a bit. It fits our old man name style. I have a really good association with it, as it is my oncologist's first name, and he's such sweet old guy. 

On my giant name poll (http://blindyswife.surveydaddy.com/s/blindy-s-name-list) it has gotten terrible reviews. It is the most hated name on the list. My feelings aren't hurt, I promise. ;) I know my style isn't for everyone, and that's okay. (I literally lol'd at one of the comments on the poll: "This is the worst name list I've seen" haha)

I am curious to get some specific feedback on Roscoe, and what you don't like about the name. (or DO like, if that's the case.) Again, you won't hurt my feelings, so be honest.

(Oh, and whichever one of you suggested Nevaeh in my comments section... you were joking, right?) :-D
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11-14-2012 at 10:15 PM
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Hmmm I guess I've never even thought about that name. There's nothing wrong with it but I don't know how I feel yet. It could grow on me.
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11-14-2012 at 10:25 PM
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Eh. I had a dog named Roscoe. I like it better for a dog/pet, honestly.

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It just seems more of a nickname or pet name (animal, not like "honey") to me.
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Mrs Castillo:

Eh. I had a dog named Roscoe. I like it better for a dog/pet, honestly.

If you love it, then go for it.  

I have a friend whose dog is named Roscoe. So I can't get past that. 
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11-14-2012 at 11:26 PM
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SIL's dog is Roscoe. And Roscoe P Coltrain, sheriff on the Dukes of Hazard. Every time I hear Roscoe, in my head I'm saying it how he said it on the show. It's a no go for me.
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11-14-2012 at 11:42 PM
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First thing that pops into my mind is a Rottweiler, lol not too be mean it's literally just the first thing I thought of when I saw the post title!

It could grow on me though, it's definitely one I haven't heard before on a child! It's kind of cool in retrospect.  

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11-14-2012 at 11:58 PM
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I'll echo PPs in saying that the first thing that comes to mind is a dog. I know a few pups with the name, but no humans!
 
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11-15-2012 at 12:21 AM
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I actually really like it. 
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11-15-2012 at 12:26 AM
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It reminds me of the Dukes of Hazzard
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11-15-2012 at 1:48 AM
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11-15-2012 at 1:54 AM
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I don't like it because it makes me think of The Dukes of Hazzard and then I hear that dumb George Bush style laugh. Sorry. I'm old though, kids his age probably won't relate.
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11-15-2012 at 4:16 AM
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I don't think it's terrible but it always brings to mind a picture of a furry dog.
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Upon hearing the name, my first thought is that of a beagle. If forced to imagine a person witht he name, I immediately imagine a haychewing, yeehaw screaming, overall clad, Hazard kin.
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11-15-2012 at 6:10 AM
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I think Roscoe is a bit more out there than most people would like. 

Knee jerk reaction? Oh my god, no.

But then I read your post and forced myself to think a bit more about it.  It's a legit name, spelled correctly, has meaning to you, and reminds me of Roscoe Parrish (football player).  I wouldn't put it on my child, but I certainly don't think it's a bad name!

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11-15-2012 at 6:29 AM
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I think it's a nice name for a dog.
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11-15-2012 at 7:21 AM
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I personally wouldn't use it but my grandfather's friends name is Roscoe and he is such a sweet old man! I also think its the dobermans name in the Disney movie Oliver lol, so it could go either way.
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11-15-2012 at 7:58 AM
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I like it. If I met a little boy names Roscoe I would love it, its refreshing and interesting. 

My DH is from there Chicago so I think of that.  
 
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11-15-2012 at 8:33 AM
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Mrs Castillo:

Eh. I had a dog named Roscoe. I like it better for a dog/pet, honestly.

If you love it, then go for it.  

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11-15-2012 at 8:39 AM
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My first reaction to Roscoe was that I really don't like it. My mind went straight to a dog. But then I read your OP and I think it would work for you guys. It's not a name that I would pick, but it seems like it fits your style and you guys could pull it off.

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11-15-2012 at 10:29 AM
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MrsTBird:

My first reaction to Roscoe was that I really don't like it. My mind went straight to a dog. But then I read your OP and I think it would work for you guys. It's not a name that I would pick, but it seems like it fits your style and you guys could pull it off.

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I think Linus and Nevaeh are definitely a perfect sibset if you have a girl Wink
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11-15-2012 at 10:42 AM
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I wish I could love this name but DH had a dog with the same name. Sorry =(

 

I just did your survey and saw that alot of your names are from characters in books or movies (not sure if you did this on purpose or not) 
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11-15-2012 at 10:47 AM
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Roscoe is the name of our house rabbit.  I DID hear the name for the first time when dropping my little cousin off at pre-school and the little boy whom the name belonged to was absolutely adorable.

 Unfortunately, when I hear Roscoe, I think of our bunny. 
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MelRC117:
MrsTBird:

My first reaction to Roscoe was that I really don't like it. My mind went straight to a dog. But then I read your OP and I think it would work for you guys. It's not a name that I would pick, but it seems like it fits your style and you guys could pull it off.

This.

I think Linus and Nevaeh are definitely a perfect sibset if you have a girl Wink

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heather51983:

I wish I could love this name but DH had a dog with the same name. Sorry =(

 

I just did your survey and saw that alot of your names are from characters in books or movies (not sure if you did this on purpose or not) 

Nope, that's just coincidental.

On a related note: one of the reasons my H won't get on board with Oscar is because he thinks it might be too much to have two cartoon/kid/character type names in a row. I don't agree with him in this instance, though.  
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11-15-2012 at 2:21 PM
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My brothers name is Ross and uses Roscoe for his nickname...love Ross but not Roscoe so maybe you can use Ross for short....
 
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When I hear the name, I think of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (the restaurant). I suppose this would be because of where I live (California).

Edited to add: BTW, I like Oscar. I think Oscar and Linus would make a nice sibset.


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AnnieBN:

When I hear the name, I think of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (the restaurant). I suppose this would be because of where I live (California).

Edited to add: BTW, I like Oscar. I think Oscar and Linus would make a nice sibset.

Dude I completelh agree. Oscar and Linus are perfect together, IMO.  :-)
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To me it seems like a dog name. A good dog name. but still a dog name. I guess he could go by Ross, but that would make me think of Friends.

I don't think it's terrible, it's just not my style. It is, however, a legit, correctly spelled name so if you love it, go for it.

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Like a lot of the PPs, my first reaction was "dog," and that I didn't like it.  But in the time it took to read through the posts I don't think it's that bad after all.  NMS, but not too bad.
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