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Opinions on Polly? Similar names ?

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DSH1993 · 04/09/2017 16:28

I really love the name Polly just want to see what you think? Also any name suggestions would be appreciated x

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ferrier · 04/09/2017 19:28

Polly is lovely. I know an 18 year old Polly. Don't even get half the references referred to here!

birchwoods · 04/09/2017 19:26

I have a 2 yr old Polly. No kettle/parrot etc jokes and I didn't even know about Amy Childs' daughter (and will anyone even know who she is in ten years?). I consider it to be a strong, simple but pretty name without being overly flouncy. I haven't met any other young Polly's but have met a couple of grown up ones and it works really well, doesn't seem like a child's name at all.

hiimmumma · 04/09/2017 19:23

I love it.
Pollyanna maybe
Then they can be Anna when they are older if they decide they hate polly.

Kids will find a reason to make fun if they want to make fun. Whatever the name is so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

annandale · 04/09/2017 19:19

I know a 17 year old Polly.

You will get mixed reviews for every name. I love the Polly I know, the name suits her, never a problem. I personally don't adore it as a name, but as HER name it's perfect.

TallulahBetty · 04/09/2017 19:17

No. Holly?

cherrypez · 04/09/2017 19:15

Oh and nobody says anything about kettles!

cherrypez · 04/09/2017 19:15

My DD is Polly, she is 8. I've not met another. Big Nirvana fan here...

My Polly is sassy and smart, the name really suits her.

anotherniceday · 04/09/2017 17:00

No.
You're setting your child up for a lifetime of Polly wants a cracker jokes and Polly put the kettle on.
Life's tough enough without saddling your child with a name that is open to ridicule.

TonicAndTonic · 04/09/2017 16:58

To me it's one of those names that is cute on a little girl but doesn't seem to suit a grown woman. Though that's probably because I've not met one! Names it reminds me of that aren't on the excellent list from Sophronia are Poppy and Holly

GiveMeTheTeaAndNobodyGetsHurt · 04/09/2017 16:47

Too many connotations with that name I think.
How about
Molly
Millie
Sally
Ellie (Eleanor)

Enidblyton1 · 04/09/2017 16:44

I love it too - and I've never met a child called Polly. Only know one in her 30s. I'm surprised it's not more popular.

Sophronia · 04/09/2017 16:43

Not overly keen on it. Similar names would be Nancy, Molly, Peggy, Nell, Betty, Betsy, Annie, Billie, Dorothy, Nora, Hattie, Hettie, Ivy, Jenny, Josie, Lucy, Lily, Maisie, Milly, Mary, Olive, Rosie, Ruby, Susie, Sylvie, Sadie, Tilly, Willa

Boatmistress17 · 04/09/2017 16:43

Our Lurcher is called Polly. .

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DSH1993 · 04/09/2017 16:41

Yes I love it! I just seem to get mixed reviews from people I mention it too.

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Mollie85 · 04/09/2017 16:34

I really like this name.
Some won't get past the "parrot" thing, some will mention the Nirvana song, some will ask if you really want to use the same name as Amy Childs and some will simply sing "Miss Polly had a Dolly"....

But, nonetheless, I love it Grin