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What do you think of Cary?

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AnnieDelores · 05/12/2010 15:06

Ok...another thread from me. We're currently down to 3 names now...

Edward (but calling him Teddy)
Llewellyn (Llewi)
Cary .......too feminine do you think?

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MelinaM · 10/12/2010 22:28

Edward is lovely!!!

Cary is very effeminate I'd say!!! xoxo

TransatlanticCityGirl · 10/12/2010 17:22

I like the name Cary, and considered it for our list, but my sister is called Carrie so I thought it was too similar.

I would personally have spelled it Carey, however. The extra E makes it feel more masculine, in my opinion. Don't know why I think that!

SpotSplatterSplash · 08/12/2010 21:42

I like Cary, I read your thread on Sunday and it is definitely a growing name.

snownelly · 08/12/2010 21:05

Love it - my DS middle name is Carey (was my dads name)

MrsvWoolf · 07/12/2010 12:16

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ShoppingDays · 07/12/2010 12:12

Edward - like, but prefer Ted/Ed as a nickname. Teddy is a toy's name

Llewellyn (Llewi) - not keen personally but nothing wrong with it

Cary - sounds feminine

Hedwig3 · 07/12/2010 10:56

Cary - please go for it!

takethatlady · 07/12/2010 10:49

Pronounces it 'Carry' by the way, as in rhymes with 'Gary'

takethatlady · 07/12/2010 10:48

My step-dad is called Cary and my mum is called Karrie. No lie. When you answer the phone at their house and someone asks for Cary/Karrie, you have to say 'Mr or Mrs?'

Like it though - don't think it's too feminine.

MerryMarigold · 06/12/2010 15:00

I love Cary actually.

Rafi · 06/12/2010 14:58

I like the association with Cary Grant but I'd be more concerned about it sounding like Carrie.

ConstanceFelicity · 06/12/2010 14:51

I think of Carey get out your cane (Joni Mitchell)

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AnnieDelores · 06/12/2010 14:50

Well it seems like a 50/50 for Cary! Shame as I only think of Cary Grant and never think about dental caries or furry rodents! It goes well with DP's sirname too which is Brooks. Still, the mumsnet jury is harsh, but fair (I think)

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cece · 05/12/2010 23:29

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tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:36

Oh, thanks Northern, I hadn't realised that. I still think of Cary Grant when I hear the name .

Northernrose · 05/12/2010 21:11

tammy - yes they are, but they're also called 'caries'

although the name Cary doesn't make me think of teeth at all tbh!

tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:05

Aren't holes in teeth called CAVITIES?

tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:05

Cary Grant

Komondor · 05/12/2010 19:33

Edward is my fave.

Rhubarbgarden · 05/12/2010 18:37

Makes me think guinea pig. Oh no that's cavy.

Bue · 05/12/2010 16:52

I love it. There's a 20-something male character on The Good Wife called Carey.

cece · 05/12/2010 16:29

Makes me think of holes in teeth!

Edward is lovely BTW

MadamDeathstare · 05/12/2010 15:37

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PigeonPie · 05/12/2010 15:35

Cary, to rhyme with Mary is a female family name of mine which was taken from a surname in the 19th century. I love it for a girl, but them I'm biased!

thumbplumpuddingwitch · 05/12/2010 15:32

holes in the teeth.
I know a female Carey as well. Still sounds like holes in the teeth.

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