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Ashleigh?!

55 replies

WannabeChild · 01/12/2017 08:26

DH and I have had so many disagreements over names, Ashleigh is the one name we can to seem to agree on.

However I have some reservations because I know Ashleigh was extremely popular in the 80s/90s (I'm born '88 so went to school with a few myself) so it does seem to be a name of it's time.

Honest opinions please, would it seem odd for a girl to be name Ashleigh in 2017?! Or is it due a comeback :)

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DramaAlpaca · 01/12/2017 18:05

I'm not keen on the Ashleigh spelling, it makes me want to put the pronunciation emphasis on the -leigh bit for some reason - Ash-LEE, which is obviously wrong.

Ashley is better, but I only like it for a boy.

SnowyPolarBear · 01/12/2017 17:21

It's very outdated. And very American.

Modern versions seem to be Ashton and Aston.

Also, what about names like Ryleigh and Keileigh?

IVflytrap · 01/12/2017 17:16

I like it! I slightly prefer the -ley ending over the -leigh ending, though. Ash is a great nickname, and she's unlikely to one of many with her name at school, which is always a bonus in my opinion.

BrizzleDrizzle · 01/12/2017 16:29

I dislike it but that's because I know an Ashleigh who is an unpleasant bully, I doubt it's the name though she gets it from her father

DullAndOld · 01/12/2017 16:27

it's OK but I really prefer the spelling Ashley
Aisling is nice too

Whythesnoring · 01/12/2017 16:25

Not a fan sorry, but dated to me. But there's nothing offensive about it and she won't be ridiculed , it's not a terrible name !

MikeUniformMike · 01/12/2017 16:23

not keen. If you use it, spell it Ashley.

ladybirdsaredotty · 01/12/2017 16:06

I love it, but only as Ashley.

Flippetydip · 01/12/2017 13:47

I absolutely LOVE it for a girl. Much less so for a boy.
Go for it.

MammieBear · 01/12/2017 13:15

It's not a name that I personally like but I agree it was VERY popular in the 80-90's, I agree if you like it go for it.

stopbeingadramallama · 01/12/2017 12:46

Nope. Horrible.

Mrsknackered · 01/12/2017 12:43

I love Ashley for a boy! I really wanted to name DS1 it. I'm not as keen for a girl, but I would still spell it the 'normal' way.

MrsJayy · 01/12/2017 12:36

I think it is a perfectly fine name the Ashleigh/ey's I know are 20+ so i don't see it as dated but due a revival.

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 01/12/2017 12:33

I’m not keen sorry OP. Seems very dated to me.

Kpo58 · 01/12/2017 12:28

It's fine. You can always shorten it unofficially to Asha or Ash.

AnyaMoondial · 01/12/2017 10:44

I've never met an Ashleigh, I don't think of it as an 80s name.

Sophronia · 01/12/2017 10:13

Not keen, I don’t really like -leigh names. How about Ashling, Ashlyn or Ashton?

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WannabeChild · 01/12/2017 10:08

I do like Asha but DH doesn't sadly.

I'm not really keen on Aisling, also there is no Irish blood in either of us!

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ChocolateCrunch · 01/12/2017 09:51

Prefer Asha or Aisling, but Ashleigh is OK. I'd spell it the way you have, for a girl.

SuperBeagle · 01/12/2017 09:36

I think it's awful, honestly.

Very outdated, and considered "common" where I'm from. I went to school with several Ashleighs.

Aisling is nicer.

Panting · 01/12/2017 09:35

I think it’s awful. Sorry.

CheckpointCharlie2 · 01/12/2017 09:35

I like it, but a PP said, LOVE Asha.

MountainVista · 01/12/2017 09:33

I would think it's a bonus to both like a name that is currently not popular (but is nevertheless a 'real' name that people will recognise). Naming from your age cohort is one of the best ways to be 'original'!

Helspopje · 01/12/2017 09:13

Aisling?

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 01/12/2017 09:12

I prefer Asha too.😄