'Like a dog': Mum-to-be sparks debate about 'Aussie' baby name

Around the world it’s a safe bet, but Down Under it means one thing.   

A mum has sparked a name debate that only Aussies will understand.  

While any sane parent would stray away from names like ‘vegemite’ or ‘koala’ there’s some Aussie-isms that do pass the test. 

For instance - Milo. 

Around the world it’s a safe bet, but Down Under it means one thing.   

A glorious green tin!  

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"Afraid to use it"

For this mum-to-be, she loves the sound of Milo, but she’s worried it could lead to teasing. 

She took to Reddit to try and get some advice. 

“I’ve always loved the name,” she writes. 

“But it’s so synonymous with the chocolate drink here that I’m afraid to use it. Will he be the laughing stock/bullied?"

Commenters insisted that Milo is a completely normal and safe name. 

“Go for it, I say.” said one user. 

“I think the name is fine. No bullying really about that name,” insisted another. 

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"A dog's name"

Some suggested that it might not be the pantry staple that inspires bullies.   

“Sounds more of a dog’s name,” one replied. 

“My first thought is the Milo Kerrigan character from the comedy show Frontline. Maybe google it so you are prepared for the random shout outs,” wrote another.

According to Nameberry, Milo is one of the top names or boys, with a spike in popularity among girls.

The name originates from Germany and it means “soldier or merciful". 

The mother did find one huge silver lining with the name. 

She joked: “At least it’s something delicious." 

Holden Commodore 

It’s not the first time a mum has come under fire for giving her baby name an Aussie twist. 

Mum Isabella Veronica Hayes, 23, posted a clip in 2022 in response to a call out for people who have 'baby name regret'.

"My son's name is Holden Commodore," she begins.  

Originally she wanted to name him Commodore, but ran into a huge roadblock. 

It’s illegal -  Commodore in this country refers to a very high-ranking Navy official.

She has zero regrets with what she landed on.

"Holden Commodore suits him perfectly, and I know people will probably start copying me with the name because it's so cool," she said. 

Originally published as 'Like a dog': Mum-to-be sparks debate about 'Aussie' baby name