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Darcey?

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iwanttobemrsnorthman · 12/08/2015 11:42

Hi
Trying to finalise a girls name, I thought we were set on Nancy but Dh likes Darcey now as well. Do you like it or know many?

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yummymango · 15/08/2015 09:51

I really like Darcey, as long as it's not hyphenated with silly names such as Rae. I don't know any Darceys so maybe the popularity depends on where you live or age of children....

reuset · 13/08/2015 14:38

I agree that it's the Tracey of this decade, probably.

Kayteigh isn't a name, surely?! shock

You'd hope not, but there's always one or several who will use such names. I'm never surprised nowadays . And yes, Kateigh has definitely been used by some as a first name.

Fishwives · 13/08/2015 14:28

Kayteigh isn't a name, surely?! Shock

D'Arcy is a common enough Irish surname (prob Norman origin?) but I agree it's the Tracy of the 2010s as a girls' name. Also, it makes me think of Fr Brian D'Arcy, the inspiration for Dermot Morgan's Father Trendy., rather than an aloof Austen marital prize.

peacefuleasyfeeling · 13/08/2015 14:24

Nancy! swoons

minitoot · 13/08/2015 14:17

Marnie is also a lovely name! Prefer both to Nancy which always makes me think of Bill Sikes...

minitoot · 13/08/2015 14:15

I like it but prefer it spelled Darcy(for a girl)

SmugairleRoin · 13/08/2015 14:10

Emmalouise typed a variation of the spelling used by the op, and she's aware now it's not what op plans on using. Big whoop.

If she'd typed Katie instead of Katy, no one would care.

scatterthenuns · 13/08/2015 13:59

it's still the same name

Not always though. Katie and Kayteigh are very different names, despite sounding the name.

I feel that a Y ending is more adult than an ie ending, when given the choice, for example.

Notso · 13/08/2015 12:41

I much prefer Nancy to Darcey. Darcey is nice enough but I'm always a bit unsure about the 'arse' sound.

emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 12:33

But that's the decision of the op it's still the same name x

scatterthenuns · 13/08/2015 12:27

Yes emma, spelling matters a lot when choosing a name.

emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 12:15

Another negative comment :/ does it matter how the op spells it I just spelt it how it came up on my phone okay then Darcey is a lovely name

Eminybob · 13/08/2015 11:11

I love it. I don't know any babies or children called Darcey so I wouldn't have thought it was as popular as its being made out to be.

reuset · 13/08/2015 10:58

Darcie is a terrible spelling.
Though some bright sparks favour and actually use D'Arcy (I forgot that one), which is probably closest to the source of the surname, but oh so awful as a first name, pretensions of aristocracy or suchlike.

emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 10:48

I love Darcie don't listen to all the negative comments you will get them everywhere! I prefer darcie over Nancy :)

reuset · 13/08/2015 10:27

Remember that Darcey is only one of Bussell's middle names (she's Marnie really).

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iwanttobemrsnorthman · 13/08/2015 10:06

hmm lots to think about then, maybe it will be Nancy after all x

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AnyPostToday · 13/08/2015 10:00

Last 3 girls I know born were Darcy, Darcey and Darcie :)

ohidoliketobe · 13/08/2015 09:56

On the face of it I think it's a lovely name however round my neck of he woods it's a pretty common name for girls aged about 4 and under (along with Amelia, Eva and Ava..) which puts me off slightly.

When it came to naming I found DH wasn't as bothered as I was about it being a popular name at that moment in time. So do what the two of you want!

Nancy is lovely

StrawberrytallCake · 13/08/2015 09:51

Agree with pp opinions, Nancy is a beautiful name though. I've only met one and she's a lovely little girl so could be biased.

Heels99 · 13/08/2015 09:48

Nancy is much better, darcey has become a bit chav, several previous threads on the name probably worth a read. Agree it's the new Tracey. Darcey bussell very classy lady though, but that is despite the name rather than because of it.

itsnothingoriginal · 13/08/2015 09:43

Much prefer Nancy

I do know several little girls called Darcey. Agree with Babylove it seems better as a boys name 'Darcy' IMHO.

Babylove2015 · 12/08/2015 16:44

I think calling a little girl Darcy is about as a feminine, as calling a little girl John. It's nice as a boy's name however.

rockybalboa · 12/08/2015 13:40

I know a couple of little ones but I waaaaaaaaaaaaaay prefer Nancy.

marinacortina · 12/08/2015 13:12

Nancy has way more class and tradition.