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What do you think of the name Ferris?

36 replies

PollyIndia · 25/08/2012 22:30

Obviously like Ferris Bueller.. I love that film. But is it a bit wafty for a little boy?
I have a few other options (and don't know if it's boy or girl) but just thought of this today and liked it, but obviously not 100% hence canvassing opinion.
Thanks

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EdithWeston · 25/08/2012 22:33

Well I don't know the film and first thought was "wheel" so wondered (aghast) if this was a 'place of conception' name.

Faris is a lovely boys name.

onemoreforgoodmeasure · 25/08/2012 22:33

People my age would think of the great film, but kids his age? My first thought was ferret.

peeriebear · 25/08/2012 22:32

It makes me think of my friend who would walk up to people and say
"Hi, my name's Ferris... Ferris Wheel"
But he was and is very peculiar. I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid tbh as names in the classroom are so completely diverse nowadays.

LastMangoInParis · 25/08/2012 22:32

Too much like 'ferret' for my liking.

AndieMatrix · 25/08/2012 22:32

I instantly thought Beuller (great film) but kids in his class would think wheel! :-(

ColourMeWithChaos · 25/08/2012 22:32

I think the parents would make the Ferris Bueller connection but the children wouldn't.

And anyway I LOVED Ferris Bueller so would be a postive connection for me.

JollyHockeyStick · 25/08/2012 22:32

Wheel!

Ds is Harris :)

DefiniteMaybe · 25/08/2012 22:32

it instantly makes me think 'wheel'

Beamur · 25/08/2012 22:32

I've never come across one in real life. Sounds like a sort of surname/first name - like Harrison. I quite like it.

PavlovtheCat · 25/08/2012 22:31

That is what i was going to say when I think of the name, or, wheel.

I don't like it. But not my baby! And it is not a baby name, it does not change when they become a toddler, or teenager or adult Wink

AKissIsNotAContract · 25/08/2012 22:31

I like it, it would make me think of Ferris Bueller, but kids in his class wouldn't have that reference.

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