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Sally

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hownottofuckup · 16/04/2016 11:44

What do you think? Is it due a come back?

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MissPronounced · 18/04/2016 14:19

I like Sally and it does seem due a comeback to me. Easy to spell and pronounce. Feminine but not too flowery.

FellOutOfBedTwice · 18/04/2016 14:10

I do think it's a bit twee and a bit soppy. Sadie is far stronger and cooler sounding to my ear.

ABitAsleep · 18/04/2016 14:05

Don't like it at all. Sounds very boring to me, and old fashioned, but not in a cutesy way.

I have known a Sally and a SallyAnn (who just went by Sally) but it didn't suit either of them, and i have to admit i kind of grimaced when i found out their names Confused

wombthereitis · 18/04/2016 13:20

I like it, seems like it's in the same sort of vein as a name like Lucy.

Sadie seems to be getting more and more popular, can't remember ever meeting a little Sally Smile

Alisvolatpropiis · 18/04/2016 08:40

I know a baby Sally. I think it's sweet as long as it isn't "Sally-Anne", the 1970's precursor to Lily-May (nice names but a bit overdone together).

Seekingmiracles · 17/04/2016 21:59

I like it. We will use it as a middle name if we have a DD - dh's mums name.
As for those saying it's horrible - I've seen FAR worse on these boards, names that I see as being a lot more 'middle aged'.

Seekingmiracles · 17/04/2016 21:58

I like it. We will use it as a middle name if we have a DD - dh's mums name.
As for those saying it's horrible - I've seen FAR worse on these boards, names that I see as being a lot more 'middle aged'.

cherrypiesally · 17/04/2016 12:58

I'm a 'Sally'; there are very few of us. Have known a 'Sally Anne' and taught a Sallie last year. don't often get called Sal,( apart from by DH)! I like having a different name. bTw at 41 I think I'm nearly middle aged! 😢

MyKingdomForBrie · 17/04/2016 12:56

Worst names ever?! Christ that's a bit much.

I love it, and it's unusual in kids at the moment!

Vixxfacee · 17/04/2016 12:51

One of the worst named ever imo!

pilates · 17/04/2016 12:11

Horrible, sorry

MuddhaOfSuburbia · 17/04/2016 12:05

I really, really like it

Plus I have never EVER met a not nice one in rl

Nibbl3s · 17/04/2016 11:56

Reminds me of Sally Webster, sorryBlush

DerelictMyBalls · 17/04/2016 10:25

It's very 'dinner lady' and not in a good way.

Chickpeachick0 · 17/04/2016 10:20

Lovely happy name !

Oysterbabe · 17/04/2016 10:15

I like it. I also like Molly which I think has a similar feel.

Imps9 · 17/04/2016 09:09

Blimey, it was only yesterday evening I was thinking about Sally as a potential name - what a coincidence.

I think it's a lovely name but I'm not 100% sold on it (for me) and I don't know why. It's fresh but classic at the same time. I only know one Sally (mid-30s) - unfortunately people call her "Sal" which she really hates but she's too polite to correct them!

mydogeatsnutstoo · 16/04/2016 21:40

A bit middle aged, not awful but not very exciting.
I also like Sadie though sounds a bit like sadist.
There are nicer names!

Ankleswingers · 16/04/2016 21:03

Sorry but not feeling it. Makes me Think of Aunt Sally from Worzel Gummidge or Sally Webster from Corrie.

Sadie IMO is much prettier

MrsRedFly · 16/04/2016 21:00

One of my favourite names as a child - even named one of my sindys Sally too!

cecinestpasunepipe · 16/04/2016 14:17

Love it! Makes me think of pigtails and gingham dresses.

FiaMarrow · 16/04/2016 14:09

Love it.

Sophronia · 16/04/2016 13:47

Makes me think of Coronation Street too. I prefer Sarah (which Sally was originally a nn for).

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hownottofuckup · 16/04/2016 12:47

It was number 982 last year apparently, SP definitely not popular.

I'm not keen on Sadie for some reason. When I was little I used to pretend I had 2 Dobermans called Dastardly and Sadie Confused

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MadameJosephine · 16/04/2016 12:42

Can't help thinking of coronation street, sorry.

Much prefer Sadie