Bill and I decided last night that, if it's a boy, he'll be TOBY. It's the only name that really "spoke" to both of us from the moment we saw it on a baby name list. We're not making it short for Tobias or Tobin, neither of which we are crazy about. Maybe I'm influenced by Toby Keith, but I think of a strong, friendly man when I think of the name Toby. And unlike Tobey Maguire, who was given the name Tobias, I learned Toby Keith was born a Toby.
I also found this baby name Test Drive online, and feel the name works.
- Toby, could you please set the table?
- I am not joking around Toby, this is really important to me!
- Toby--Toby! Are you listening to me!?!
- Hello, Wellington Inc. this is Toby.
- Toby Atwater, come on down! You're the next contestant!
- Hey Toby. How are you doing?
- Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Toby Atwater.
- Toby! Pick up your toys. I am not going to ask you again.
- I am at Toby Atwater's house.
- Do you Toby Atwater take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?
- I talked to Toby this afternoon.
- I am sorry, Toby isn't here right now. Can I take a message?
- You'll have to see Toby Atwater about that. He will know what to do.
- Yes? Toby? Do you have a question?
- Mr. Atwater, if Toby would consistently turn his homework in--on time--he would be one of my star pupils.
- Would passenger Toby Atwater please see the nearest ticket agent?
- Toby. Is that you?
- And the winner is... Toby Atwater!
- Mommy! Toby ate my cookie!
- Hello, you've reached the voice mail of Toby Atwater. I am away from my desk right now. Please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.
- Toby, it's not the end of the world. It's just a car. You are more important than a car.
- Toby, I love you!
- Write back soon. Your Friend, Toby
- Does Toby like avocado?
- Toby, it's time for dinner.
- Toby, Atwater. Spelled T-O-B-Y.
- Oh, there you are Toby. I've been looking all over for you!
We're trying to come up with a middle name now. The only two we like so far are Toby James or Toby Christian.
Of course, the baby could be a girl, in which case she'll be Kaitlyn Elizabeth.
And, of course, anything could change when the baby gets here. LOL