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Hollie Mae

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 19:15

I have already named my daughter as she is 8 weeks old, but just wanted to know what everyone thought as I think it's beautiful. I know not everyone thinks the same but just curious!

FWIW, I'm not boasting or showing off or anything like that, for those MNetters who seem to jump to conclusions.

Also would love to know what names you think would go well with Hollie Mae for when she has a little brother or sister. Wont be for another 2 or 3 years, but want to have some names on my radar or I might have to ask her for ideas and pooface or pandapants is probably the kind of name she'd come up with at 3 and I can't see that going down too well. :)

Partners last name ends in Y, if that helps. :)

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kitsmummy · 04/06/2013 22:09

I think it's gross, but you did ask!

HenriettaPye · 04/06/2013 22:09

There are many names pronounced the same, but one is not 'wrong'

Think Jon/John
Kerry/Kerrie
Jonathon/Jonathan
Conor/Connor/Conner
Miley/Mylee

HenriettaPye · 04/06/2013 22:07

But it's not wrong! The child is called Hollie, so to spell it Holly would be wrong, as that is not how the parents have spelt it! Confused

ThePieSmuggler · 04/06/2013 22:06

I'm not overly keen on the name if I'm honest OP, but I second what everyone else has said about the fact that if you like it, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks Smile

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HenriettaPye · 04/06/2013 21:58

Everlong I think op means that there is not a set spelling for names- parents choose names and can choose whatever way to spell them, whether that be Alfie or Alfey, Catherine or Kathryn.

I think Hollie Mae is nice, however I associate holly more with Christmas time babies, not spring! However that's only my opinion.

Congrats on your baby girl. :)

WuzzleMonkey · 04/06/2013 21:58

I like Holly.

I consider 'Hollie' a misspelling.

To me it's like the difference between 'Lily' and 'Lilly'

But of course you can name your child whatever you wish to, and spell it however you wish to.

Idislikemymil · 04/06/2013 21:55

Haha. Not saying. I'm too sensitive. It's not Klay though. Or any other name beginning with K.

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 21:48

isit Thanks. My sister has a nice name too but was waaay overused in the 80s (Claire Louise). People get put off because of the popularity of names, I think.

Sanity Curiousity really. Didn't know that Mae was a big Mumsnet no no. I hang round chat and aibu mostly didn't realise Mnetters were harsh in all aspects of the chat :o

Idislike Aww, lovely and congratulations to you too :) What did you end up naming him? Hollie was born 6th of April.

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Idislikemymil · 04/06/2013 21:46

Congratulations too. Your daughter is the same age as my son. He was born on 10th April.

SanityClause · 04/06/2013 21:46

If you've already named her, why are you asking on here?

If you like it, why do you care what others think?

I like your NN, BTW.

isitsnowingyet · 04/06/2013 21:45

OP I like Hollie Mae, and the spelling of it too - very sweet. When she's older she can pick one or other of the names or keep them together Smile

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 21:44

Haha yeah some people go overboard with things about their kids but honestly, didn't know it was that popular. We went for instinct on what we felt she suited. I think it's a split for most people. Just curious on people's opinions. Mine wouldn't change. It's popular obviously for a reason and not because we are 'unoriginal', but because she felt she suited the feminine, spring like feel to the name.

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Idislikemymil · 04/06/2013 21:43

It's a lovely name. Prefer holly may with y though. I think you're treading dangerous water asking this question. Hope you're thick skinned!

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 21:42

BTW I've not been in the names thread much, so didn't know Mae got slated and people were judgmental on how you spell a name, even though there is no such thing as a 'right' spelling of a name - yet people can like names like Lykiahoa or something strange like that. MNetters are pretty damn weird, to be honest. Not all of you, but a lot don't have any objectivity or politeness. State an opinion sure, but be polite surely...

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 21:40

monkey a name is a name... so there is no right or wrong spellings I'm afraid, because there is no such thing.

Don't worry, she's a tough little cookie already.

We gave her the middle name partially due to it's femininity and partially due to both my grandparents having May or a derivative thereof in their name.

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 04/06/2013 21:38

Christa Of course. Just curious on opinions. Most people I know like it but obviously not everyone will. :)

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mymagaret · 04/06/2013 21:35

I really liked both names, until a totally chavvy and attention seeking mother i know called her pretty much 'facebook' famous child Hollie Mae, and now it kind of grates on me everytime i hear or see the name Hollie Mae appear every twenty minutes!
But its a very inoffensive name , with nothing too crazy to turn peoples noses up. Im sure your daughter suits her name perfectly. Just please dont post everytime 'Hollie Mae has done a poo' and i'm sure no one will think twice about your name choice! At the end of the day, shes your daughter, you and im sure OH, like the name so thats all that matters. :)

MardyBra · 04/06/2013 20:44

I agree with you everlong. Why start a thread when you've already named your baby? If people don't like your name, it will be upsetting for you.

Congratulations on your new baby btw.

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TallulahBetty · 04/06/2013 20:38

I have a Holly, love the name Smile

Much prefer Holly May, but your baby your choice! Congrats Thanks

monkeyfacegrace · 04/06/2013 20:36

I agree with Usual, but that kinda defeats the object of the thread, dunnit Grin