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Harlyn

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UnSocialite · 14/06/2012 14:50

What do you think of this as a middle name? The other DC each have a middle name after people who mean something special to us, so we thought this time we should go for a place special to us as Harlyn Bay is where DH and I met. I reckon it's pretty unisex, so could use if for either gender. What do you think?

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GirlWithALlamaTattoo · 22/06/2012 11:25

I think it's lovely for either a boy or a girl, and the meaning makes it really special.

Staceisace · 21/06/2012 23:52

I actually thought this was a thread about a boy's first name - probably associated it with the name Harley. I think it's a fine middle name for either gender and it's nice that it has a meaning.

Dorisday13 · 21/06/2012 20:41

Male definitely, we named the dog Harlyn after the bay

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UnSocialite · 15/06/2012 19:41

I really like the idea of Bay as a middle name, thanks :)

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randomimposter · 15/06/2012 10:49

I know a 4 year old Harlyn (boy). I think it's a fine name.

Hedwig3 · 15/06/2012 10:44

How about

Harlyn for a girl

Bay for a boy?

If you have another of opposite gender, you could use the other one.

Badgerina · 15/06/2012 08:13

I like it and LOVE the sentiment. Works for a girl or a boy. I'm all for slightly kooky middle names Grin

cece · 14/06/2012 22:47

Trevone? (my other fav beach Smile)

Howmanymoresleeps · 14/06/2012 22:31

Oh no, not a fan, sorry.

PepperOnMyPaprikash · 14/06/2012 22:15

I think it is fine for a boy. As Lakota said upthread, Lyn is a Welsh men's name, as is Glyn, so no problem there in my eyes.

AWomanCalledHorse · 14/06/2012 22:07

I like it, we considered Harlan for DS.

MarianForrester · 14/06/2012 22:05

I assumed it was for a boy, if that helps Smile

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UnSocialite · 14/06/2012 22:03

DH did come out with that suggestion too, spud Hmm

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spudmasher · 14/06/2012 21:00

Unsocialite, glad you didn't consider Booby's.

spudmasher · 14/06/2012 20:59

I think with the emphasis on the Har not the lyn, great for a boy.

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UnSocialite · 14/06/2012 20:58

Pooka, we had considered Constantine but our surname is Otter and such a crap surname does not deserve such a fabulous name before it!

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UnSocialite · 14/06/2012 20:56

Ah yes we had considered that, but it wasn't :o

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Pooka · 14/06/2012 20:51

I don't suppose you took a trip down coast to Constantine? Or inland to st merryn? Or over to rock Wink. Iirc there's a small hamlet called towan between Harlyn and Constantine/trevose head.

Or you could just go for a Cornish middle name.

But I rather like Harlyn and I think of it as a boys name.

AThingInYourLife · 14/06/2012 20:21

Fine as a middle name.

It's a bit "where the shagging happened" a la Brooklyn Beckham though :o

Pooka · 14/06/2012 20:19

I instantly thought of Harlyn bay too.

Is absolutely fine for a boy or a girl. Quite unisex IMO.

StepOutOfSpring · 14/06/2012 20:17

The "Lyn" ending sounds feminine to me as well I'm afraid. I prefer Harley. But if it's a middle name and has significance to you then why not?

TinkerMaloo · 14/06/2012 19:25

I like unusual middle names and its significant to you so do it! :)

Lakota · 14/06/2012 19:05

That would be great then. Go for it!

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UnSocialite · 14/06/2012 18:15

Lakota, first name likely to be Nicholas or Sebastian so not ambiguous there :)

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Lakota · 14/06/2012 17:25

Sorry, I mis-read assumed you knew you were having a boy. It's fine for a girl too. Maybe just don't go for an ambiguous first name.

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