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Lesley

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VictoriaOKeefe · 18/05/2015 07:46

What do people think of Lesley for a girl. what about middle names to go with it?

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SwedishEdith · 23/05/2015 17:48

There's going to be a celeb baby announcement in the next few weeks of a little Lesley isn't there?

LeoandBoosmum · 23/05/2015 17:40

I just find it very banal and boring. I think you can do [much] better, sorry.

a2011x · 23/05/2015 09:57

No no no

CrispyFern · 23/05/2015 09:47

I probably wouldn't choose it myself but I'm really surprised people seem to dislike it so much! I think it's quite pretty.

I think it lends itself to a wide range of middle names too actually, you could go any direction.

Long ones sound nice.

Lesley Amelia
Lesley Primrose
Lesley Sophia
Lesley Florence

Or something shorter, depending on your surname I guess?

Lesley May
Lesley Rose

SanityClause · 23/05/2015 09:34

I don't really like it. It has a sort of dreariness to it.

spaghettina · 23/05/2015 09:32

Very 70s. Makes me think of beige flares.

noddyholder · 19/05/2015 19:38

Its my name I don't like it or dislike it never think about it really but was surprised to hear from some younger friends that is back in fashion amongst 30 something mums Shock

DoNotCallYourBabyLesley · 19/05/2015 19:36

For full horror, go with the following middle names:

Lesley Donna (lovely Les-Don shortening available)
Lesley Beverley (Les-Bev also delightful)
Lesley Barbara (Les-Babs, who wouldn't want to name their baby that?!?)

DoNotCallYourBabyLesley · 19/05/2015 19:28

I'm going to assume that all the people who know a Lesley but don't actually like her/think she's unpleasant are talking about me. Grin

hawkmcqueen · 19/05/2015 18:47

No. Just no.

hobNong · 19/05/2015 17:26

I like the name. I know a Lesley and I don't particularly like her, but I do like her name.

Only1scoop · 19/05/2015 17:23

I have always thought this is one of the most awful girls names to be honest.

A gorgeous little baby girl "let's call her ....Lesley" Confused

Awful

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 19/05/2015 17:21

Middle names
Lesley-Jo
Lesley-Jane
Lesley-Jade
Lesley-Sue
Lesley-Rai
Lesley-Maria
Lesley-Elizabeth
Lesley-Alice
Lesley_Margaret
Lesley-Ann/Ana
Lesley-Grace

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 19/05/2015 17:16

Oh I like it. I think it's very pretty. I've known 2 Lesleys. Both lovely and never encounted any teasing issues. But then I've never known anyone to be treased in regards to their name. I'd say go for it. You certainly won't get many of them in the classroom.
Those daft fandangled names have had their day now. About time we saw some classic old names back.

LostAtTheFair · 19/05/2015 17:09

I really like Lesley...always have! Always imagined Lesleys to be pretty and cool. Smile

MitzyLeFrouf · 19/05/2015 16:58

I always thought the inner me would be called Bianca del Rio, but if you insist it's Lesley well.........that's ummm, nearly as good.

SadLesley · 19/05/2015 16:55

Oh thank you Lazydog - that's balsam to my battered soul.

lazydog · 19/05/2015 16:54

Oops! Sorry about that!

lazydog · 19/05/2015 16:53

Another no vote here. It probably doesn't help that I only know two and they're both pretty unpleasant people. I'm sure SadLesley is lovely though! Grin

lazydog · 19/05/2015 16:53

Another no vote here. It probably doesn't help that I only know two and they're both pretty unpleasant people. I'm sure SadLesley is lovely though! Grin

SadLesley · 19/05/2015 16:45

and I would hack into MN's records, track down all who sniffed at my name and give them a stern talking to

You sound a right 'Lesley' at heart Mitzy

MitzyLeFrouf · 19/05/2015 16:02

Sorry SadLesley, I don't want to add to your sorrows! I've just always had an aversion to Hilary. Don't mind Barbara though and lots of other old fashioned names.

If it gives you any comfort I also have a name that peaked in popularity in around 1980 and I'm sure if someone posted a thread about it there'd be lots of sniffy remarks (and I would hack into MN's records, track down all who sniffed at my name and give them a stern talking to).

GilbertBlytheWouldGetIt · 19/05/2015 15:56

MrsTrent, I also do that very impersonation. I'm not ashamed.

MrsTrentReznor · 19/05/2015 15:50

I can't say the name Barbara without doing an impression of that bloke from the night of the living dead. "They're coming for you Barbara!"
But I am a silly person.

balletnotlacrosse · 19/05/2015 15:40

Why all the hate for Barbara? It's a lovely name.