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Honest opinions on this girls name?

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 19:53

Thanks for clicking!
So first baby is due in just over 11 weeks, and we have kept the sex a surprise.
We have a boys name set but still thinking about a girls name.
We both love Macy but my DP would love his late grandmothers name as the middle name.
The name is May.

Can we really have a Macy May?

Thanks for any input.

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Bluebiscuits · 14/05/2017 21:02

I like it. Sounds very sweet, and as your surname doesn't begin with M I don't see a problem.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 14/05/2017 21:01

I like Macy May.😄

WhatToDoAboutThis2017 · 14/05/2017 20:59

Oh I love it! I think it sounds really pretty. I love alliteration.

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:58

29Palms
Thanks for that, I understand now.
Rose is my grandmothers name and Grace is my DP's sisters middle name so I understand they are common.

I think every baby should come with its own name, and then no one else can use it. Would make life a lot easier 😂

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:56

Hahaha her name definitely won't be Macy May Dance! 🙈 I would change the surname before anything 😂.

Yes my DP was very close to his grandmother and May was an option for the first name, but I didn't want to upset anyone on my side of the family.
So we decided on Macy which has no connection to anyone or anything, but plenty of names get passed on in the middle name don't they?

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29Palms · 14/05/2017 20:54

May isn't "hated", it's just that currently it's the most common 'filler' name, along with Rose and Grace. It seems that almost every little girl is getting one of these three as a middle name.

You could always be different and give her May as her first name. Daring, I know ...... Grin

Rockaby · 14/05/2017 20:47

I don't hate it. If your DH was close to his grandmother and wants to honour her then, why not? My DD's middle name sounds dreadful with her first name, but it was my late mum's name, so we used it anyway.

flisspot · 14/05/2017 20:39

I think it sounds really nice! Super cute 😃

PanannyPanoo · 14/05/2017 20:30

I think Macy May is lovely. She would be known as Macy day to day. So don't see the problem. within a few months only close family would remember her second name anyway. Macy may would probably become a term of endearment. My friend Lucy is known as loopy Lou by her parents. I know an Isabella who is called Bella boo. Macy May sounds a perfect name for a cuddle! as long as your surname isn't an adjective. Macy May Dance or something is asking for trouble!

MuddyB · 14/05/2017 20:28

What about putting in between Macy and May the name Pi (for the Kill Bill fans on here)

Mothervulva · 14/05/2017 20:23

Came on to say stick something in between, but see it's been suggested.

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:17

My grandmothers name is Rose Audrey.

Macy Rose May, it sounds like a full name now 😂

I hope it's a boy now as choosing a girls name is far too hard 🙈

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AuntieStella · 14/05/2017 20:14

I think this is a case where you need another name between Macy and May. Anything you like from your side of the family?

SunshineDeLaSoul · 14/05/2017 20:13

Macy Alice May?

Add another name and its OK.

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:11

I didn't realise May was hated on MN🙈
I wouldn't have asked otherwise... silly me.
I do personally like the name, and my DP does too, just wanted others opinions.
We haven't told any family or friends about any name ideas as I know it can all change!

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AntigoneJones · 14/05/2017 20:10

Why not, it sounds cute. Besides middle names are hardly used, really, are they?

Honeyandfizz · 14/05/2017 20:09

If you like it then why the hell not? You'll never get a positive response on MN to the middle name May. Just go for it op you can have whatever name you like.

TittyGolightly · 14/05/2017 20:08

I have 2 middle names, my sister has 3. It's fine.

IHeartKingThistle · 14/05/2017 20:06

It's cute, why on earth not?!

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:05

My DP has 3 middle names (he has his 2 grandfathers & great grandfathers names bless him)
Whereas I only have 1 middle name.
I guess giving a baby 2 middle names isn't that bad?
I could have my grandmothers name too then.

Thanks again.

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CocktailsInTheSunshine · 14/05/2017 20:04

I agree about another middle name breaking it up. Otherwise I don't personally like the name.

harderandharder2breathe · 14/05/2017 20:03

I don't like it

I agree with PP who suggested Macy something May

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kizzle · 14/05/2017 20:02

Yes she will be known as Macy.
May will just be the middle name.

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Hotpinkangel19 · 14/05/2017 20:02

I like it!

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