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Does anyone like the name Gracelynn?

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timeisfreebutitspriceless · 16/11/2015 04:35

I appreciate not everyone likes this name, but just wondering if there is anyone on here who does!

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Anastasie · 16/11/2015 10:15

Also it's a bit more of an effort to say than some names - it doesn't 'flow' iyswim? There are a lot of consonants in there.

It's by no means a horrible name and I have seen much, much worse on here frequently. But it is an unusual combination, and as such will make people go '?'

Anastasie · 16/11/2015 10:12

It's unusual and not bad, I like Grace but the name 'Lynn' doesn't do it for me at all, therefore anything with it added on is worse rather than better iyswim? Smile

It's personal taste though. I don't get why so many people are called Lynn in the first place. Does it have a meaning?

MooseAndSquirrel · 16/11/2015 10:03

How on earth will it restrict life choices??
I have the same full name as a very famous actress (if ur over 30 anyways) it always gets commented on in interviews, but then at least I'm remembered (and I've never gone for an interview and not got the job!)
My girls have simple classic names which I love, but having a slightly odd name/connection does not limit your life choices ffs!!
Although I'm not a fan, bit too trailer park for me although cant judge as wanted to have rae in DD2s name and was told it was hillybilly sounding

AuntieStella · 16/11/2015 08:37

It's not to my taste (and plenty of names aren't) but I don't see anything wrong with it.

For some reason it makes me think of Vera Lynne and Gracie Fields.

BreeVDKamp · 16/11/2015 08:29

Well I like it. I don't see why sounding 'American' is a bad thing? Even if you don't have a connection to America it's fine, I know loads of English people with Welsh/French/Irish/Greek names and no connection to that country.

WorldsBiggestGrotbag · 16/11/2015 08:16

I don't think it will restrict her life choices but I personally don't like it. Doesn't matter what I think though!

Footle · 16/11/2015 08:15

It isn't going to restrict anything. If she doesn't like it, she'll call herself Grace or Lynn.

Only1scoop · 16/11/2015 08:14

But you asked if anyone 'liked it'? Confused

Not if anyone knew one?

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timeisfreebutitspriceless · 16/11/2015 08:13

I don't understand how it's going to restrict her life choices?

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Only1scoop · 16/11/2015 08:12

Didn't realise you'd already named DC.

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YakTriangle · 16/11/2015 08:12

Restrict her life choices?? Seriously?

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timeisfreebutitspriceless · 16/11/2015 08:12

I've already explained the reason why I asked, twice

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WorldsBiggestGrotbag · 16/11/2015 08:11

I'm sure it suits your lovely daughter very well OP.

LittleBearPad · 16/11/2015 08:10

Sorry, no

It sounds like an American country and western singer. But as you've named her and you like it why ask.

howtorebuild · 16/11/2015 08:09

It will restrict her life choices.

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timeisfreebutitspriceless · 16/11/2015 08:08

It honestly surprises me at how many people hate the name! I mean, some of the names I've come across that are deemed acceptable and Gracelynn isn't - I'm honestly not offended, I like the name and that's all I care about, but I thought it was more popular

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howtorebuild · 16/11/2015 08:06

No for the reasons above.

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timeisfreebutitspriceless · 16/11/2015 08:03

I am in the UK and honestly, I was just curious. I thought it was more common than it is

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ThreeRuddyTubs · 16/11/2015 08:03

No sorry. Grace Ann is worse though

YakTriangle · 16/11/2015 07:59

It's not a name is choose myself, but it's certainly not one that I'd hear and think 'wtf were you thinking?' And I do hear a few that make me do that.

Walkingonsunshine00 · 16/11/2015 07:57

GraceAnn sounds better

PotteringAlong · 16/11/2015 07:45

It's a no from me too. Grace, yes. Caitlin, yes. Gracelynn? No.

dementedpixie · 16/11/2015 07:43

Sounds like a child from 'toddlers and tiaras'

ScarlettDarling · 16/11/2015 07:41

Grace is so pretty but the Lynn just sounds old fashioned to me.
Why not Grace with Lynn as a middle name if you really like it? Then your dd would have the choice when they were older to use it, or not.

Oysterbabe · 16/11/2015 07:37

Nope, very trailer park.

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