Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Lucy

34 replies

Tikkamasala · 10/11/2013 19:51

What do you think of the name Lucy?

I love it, I think it is so cute and sweet but not too childish, a classy name at all ages --- BUT is it too common/popular and boring?

Do you know a lot of Lucy's, more than one Lucy in your child's class etc?

Thankyou!

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
womma · 13/11/2013 09:10

It's a lovely name

JazzAnnNonMouse · 13/11/2013 08:50

Lovely name - underused at the minute for babies/children but there are quite a few my age (1990)

Pooka · 13/11/2013 08:22

I'm in southeast London. I haven't heard of very many at all round here. But heard about 4/5 being called in Cornwall when we were on holiday. Still not especially common IMO.

Spaghettinetti · 13/11/2013 08:07

Lucy was a very popular name when I was at school, there were 3 in my year group of 100 (40 girls). However, I don't now know anyone called Lucy who is under 25 (and I'm a teacher). It's a lovely name.

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 13/11/2013 01:21

Gosh, I can't imagine knowing so many small children that a DOZEN of them are called Lucy. Where are these hotbeds of Lucidom? I have only met three in my life: one aged around 50, other two in 20s/30s. It's a great name Smile

Mutteroo · 13/11/2013 00:29

Lucy Abigail flows a little better than Lucy Ava, but I prefer the name Ava over Abigail! I don't know that many with the name & so it could be a good choice if you want something pretty & classic & not overly used.

ZeroTolerance · 12/11/2013 23:58

Definitely Lucy Abigail. Lucy Ava sounds like a funny made up word when you say it quickly.

What are her/your grandmothers' names? Nothing nice you could use there?

I love the name Lucy. I have a good friend (mid-thirties) who was the only one Lucy in our class at school and I only know one little Lucy.

MarshaBrady · 12/11/2013 22:40

Very cute.

Original poster
Tikkamasala · 12/11/2013 22:40

Thanks all.

What do you think of Lucy Abigail or Lucy Ava?

OP posts:
Dontletthemgetyoudown · 10/11/2013 20:39

Dd1 is Lucy. She's 7. School has roughly 400 pupils and not another lucy. Plenty of Freya darcy grace chloebut no other lucy. We do here the name a fair bit when out and about thothough.

GreatJoanUmber · 10/11/2013 20:31

I know about a dozen; most of them primary school age and under. There is nothing wrong with the name and it sounds nice; but personally I find it a bit bland and diluted, maybe because I know so many.

RhondaJean · 10/11/2013 20:28

Lucy is lovely. Any Lucy I have know is a really nice and gentle soul.

MyBoilsAreFab · 10/11/2013 20:26

Love it - was our girl's name when had DC1 (boy). Even although it is not an unusual name, I have only ever come across one.

I went to school with a Lucinda, love that also.

OnABabyDiet · 10/11/2013 20:25

My DD is Lucy, so I'm biased. I don't know any other little Lucys from all my gallivanting around baby/toddler classes and soft play centres!

Never received a catsbum face when I've introduced her, but a lot of people have said what a beautiful and classic name it is.
plus I can call her Lucifer when she's awake at 5am. Again.

InTheRedCorner · 10/11/2013 20:25

I also love the name Lucy not DDs name no no no

SecretRed · 10/11/2013 20:25

Lovely name that suits all ages.

Layl77 · 10/11/2013 20:24

Lovely. None in school/ playgroups in sw that I go to.

Tea1Sugar · 10/11/2013 20:21

I'm a Lucy. I'm 26. There were four in my class growing up. I hated being known as Lucy "X" by teachers. I guess it's nice to have a name that's still popular but it made me think that I'm not keen on popular names for that reason.

Purplemonster · 10/11/2013 20:18

My Mum did catsbum face when I told her I was naming DD Lucy and said it's a dogs name. I didn't let that stop me, I think it's pretty and classic.

Selks · 10/11/2013 20:17

Yes, good name. Also like Sally.

Original poster
Tikkamasala · 10/11/2013 20:16

This is reassuring on popularity, and I'm glad it's getting a positive reaction. I think because it is such a well known name I was worried. I like the meaning and narnia connection too.

It would definitely be just Lucy and not lucinda etc. I like the simplicity of just Lucy.

OP posts:
peggyblackett · 10/11/2013 20:13

I have a Lucy. Don't know any others apart from my grown up friend who she is named after. Obviously, I love it!

clippityclop · 10/11/2013 20:07

I've got one,age 8 only two in whole school. Lovely name.

AmberDextrous · 10/11/2013 20:02

Love, love love the name Lucy Smile

Pooka · 10/11/2013 20:01

Dd (age10) is a Lucy. I think there is one other Lucy in their school - c420 kids.

I know of another Lucy who is 12yrs old. None at my ds2's preschool.

Live in southeast.