‘I named son after favorite TV character – his dad wasn’t certain however I like it’

A mum revealed how she named her son after a personality from her favorite TV present.

Emily Colborne, 31 took inspiration from US teen drama The OC, which aired 2003-2007. She determined to call her son ‘Cohen’ after important character Seth Cohen, performed by Adam Brody.

The mum, an engineer from New Brunswick, Canada, was an enormous fan of the present rising up and watched it “religiously”. When her twins, Cohen and Mason, had been born in December 2021, she knew right away what one can be known as.

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Now she says ‘it will be laborious to image Cohen, 2, as the rest’. She defined: ”He positively matches the title Cohen. I imply youngsters develop into their title it doesn’t matter what it’s, however it will be laborious to image him as the rest. There is a lot recommendation {that a} guardian may give however finally simply belief your intestine, you realize what’s greatest for you and your child’.”



She determined to name him Cohen
(Image: Emily Colborne / SWNS)

Emily stated the present was “her whole life” in highschool, influencing her music style and style sense. Years later, she wished to honour the present by naming her son after its important character, Seth Cohen.

Her household wasn’t stunned when she urged the title Cohen, figuring out how a lot she beloved the present. She additionally revealed that strangers have been overwhelmingly constructive about her alternative, with many saying ‘I really like this title’.



Her inspiration got here from Adam Brody’s character in The OC, Seth Cohen
(Image: Warner Br/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)


When her twins, Cohen and Mason, had been born in December 2021, she knew right away what one can be known as
(Image: Emily Colborne / SWNS)

“A lot also named their kids after teen dramas,” she shared. Her associate, Sam, 32, a case supervisor, wanted some persuading although.

Emily revealed: “He was a bit sceptical about it. But he loves it [now]. He really fits Cohen.”

She does not suppose Cohen is just like the character but – though he is a bit too younger to inform. “Seth Cohen – he’s really nerdy, dorky – kind of like myself and my husband,” she stated.



Her associate Sam wanted some persuading although
(Image: Emily Colborne / SWNS)

“He’s like a big teddy bear, very caring and very cuddly. He likes to joke around as much as a two year old can joke around.”

Emily, an solely youngster, enjoys watching her boys develop up collectively. “Watching all of my boys grow up together and become best friends has been really cool and I love it,” she expressed.

Cohen’s twin Mason and older sibling, Atlas, 4, should not named after TV characters – however had been each names Emily and Sam beloved. “Mason is just a really nice name,” Emily added.

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