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Names never mentioned on Mumsnet

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SS3J · 04/02/2014 17:19

This is kind of along the lines of the unusual names thread, so sorry if it's too similar, but I was surprised to search for a name on mumsnet and found it had not been mentioned on any Baby Names thread. I thought most probably had at least once! So, I am going to correct this now - the name is Hyla (boy). Anyone else have one?

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StopSquabbling · 09/02/2014 16:58

Barack Obama was known as Barry as a youngster, and then reverted to his proper name.

Good job, I can't imagine a president named Barry.

SlightlyDampWellies · 09/02/2014 16:49

The only Barry I know who is under the age of 40 is a Bartholomew. He was one of the nicest most honest, honourable people I have ever met. He was Canadian so not sure if that is the usual long version in Canada or if also here.

DaddysBigTummy · 09/02/2014 10:19

Larry, I went to school with a Larry and have never met another

MerryWinterfel · 08/02/2014 18:56

Helen Susan Carol Lynn Claire all rarely mentioned.

brokenhearted55a · 08/02/2014 14:25

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ToffeeJungle · 08/02/2014 08:30

Gaynor
Maxine
Janine
Davina
Lavinia

Gaylord
Keith
Arnold

BlueStarsAtNight · 08/02/2014 08:06

I've never seen Jodie mentioned, which seems strange to me as I know a lot of them!

seasalt · 08/02/2014 00:05

Jolene. I'm watching Country at the BBC Smile

manicinsomniac · 07/02/2014 23:58

I rarely or never see the following recommended (though I have seen some of them talked about in a negative way. Don't know if you were including that):

Aileen, Ayesha, Arden, Arlene, Aline, Asia, Africa, America, Atlanta, Avis, Alma, Anne, Annette, Ashton, Aisling, Ailsa, Brenda, Barbara, Brooklyn, Brielle, Brynn, Bobbi, Billie, Bertha, Beryl, Calista, Candy, Carly, Cindy, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheryl, Candice, Caprice, Crystal, Courtney, Coral, Cherry, Chardonnay, Chanel, Charlene, Christine, Carolyn, Carol, Donna, Dawn, Denise, Deborah, Desiree, Dorcas, Deirdre, Doris, Dilys, Doria, Ermentrude, Ermengarde, Edwina, Eunice, Farrah, Fallon, Felicia, Fabia, Gertrude, Goldie, Gloria, Gwendoline, Honor, Heaven, Honey, Heather, Hayley, Imelda, Jordan, Juliana, Judith, Justine, Joyce, Jocelyn, Joelle, Keeley, Kylie, Kelly, Kerry, Kimberly, Lorraine, Luciana, Lavinia, Lettice, Lavender, Lisa, Lindsey, Lynne, Maureen, Monica, Monique, Mandy, Myra, Nevaeh, Nyah, Nesta, Nanette, Olga, Prudence, Patience, Pamela, Parvati, Priya, Queenie, Ryleigh, Reagan, Sharon, Stacey, Shannon, Samya, Samai, Samaris, Shanice, Shawna, Serena, Selina, Tanisha, Tulisa, Tiffany, Tanya, Theodora, Thomasina, Ulrika, Virginia, Wendy, Winifred, Wilhemina, Yvonne

I don't read enough boys' name threads to be able to make a list

noodlebum · 07/02/2014 11:25

Derek, Keith, Richard, Sheila, Lisa, Sharon,, Debra... and I think it's because they are very 60's-70's, and not quite ready for a comeback yet!

ToffeeJungle · 07/02/2014 10:20

Jenna
Stephanie
Melanie

Shane
Damien
Neil

Dovahkiin · 07/02/2014 10:19

Brian and Marcia - my elderly next-door neighbours

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PandaFeet · 06/02/2014 23:16

I have recommended Nicole before, under a different name. I love it but DP does not.

DPs mate and his partner named their baby Samantha a few weeks ago. But no, never seen it on here.

Never seen,

Kelsey (the dreaded K)
Carol
Melissa

Colin (though I love the name Cole for a boy)
Michael
Keith

LizLemonOnskerAtGaTilKobenhavn · 06/02/2014 23:02

Bruno is popular here !

Barry, Gary, Gerry, Terry There you go.

sleepingbeautiful · 06/02/2014 22:59

There's a little girl called Justice at the nursery my twins go to. I've never heard it before.
I also know a toddler Samantha but agree not seen it on Mumsnet.
Names I haven't seen mentioned here: Mortimer, Angelica, Jeanette, Annette, Antoinette, Lisette, Maura, Simeon, Damon, Damien, Wilhemina, Aloysius.

MauriceMinor · 06/02/2014 22:58

Oh yes, Wendy - you never hear of baby Wendys. What happened there?

HoneyandRum · 06/02/2014 22:23

I believe Barry was often a nn for Finbarr or is it Finnbar?

WhenDoISleep · 06/02/2014 21:30

Barrington Pheloung - composer

AngelaDaviesHair · 06/02/2014 20:38

Oh yeah, Barrington Levy-reggae star of 1908s. Not heard it elsewhere though.

ameliarose2012 · 06/02/2014 20:26

I knew someone who called their baby boy Lancelot Hmm My mum laughed out loud cos she thought they were joking Grin

DipDabDabDip · 06/02/2014 20:18

I've seen a little boy named Barrington. Never heard it before in my life.

WhenDoISleep · 06/02/2014 18:55

Janet

lljkk · 06/02/2014 14:47

Sarah, Louise, Helen, Jacqueline, Ian, Andrew, David.

GeraldineFangedVagine · 06/02/2014 14:33

Comfort moh moh was the key note speaker at my graduation.

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