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Archie

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SpongeCake23 · 10/03/2018 19:50

What do you think of it? I've worked in many schools over the years both south and north of the country and only ever come across one Archie!

It's a Scottish name originally and my partner's family are Scottish.

I always loved it after watching the TV programme on Sunday evenings called Monarch of the Glen and there was an Archie in that ♥️

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SpongeCake23 · 13/03/2018 17:55

After these comments I'm tempted to try and think of an alternative but this is the only one me and DP agree on that I don't really dislike.

In saying that, I do really love Archie so I suppose I should stick with it really as I might regret not using it.

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spiderlight · 13/03/2018 16:23

Fab name (my dog's name so I'm biased)

Nemophilist · 13/03/2018 11:34

I'm in Yorkshire I know at least 15 Archie's between 10 months and 15yrs. Also know around 8 Alfie's in same age bracket.
Very popular her.

Popadoodledoo · 13/03/2018 11:24

My 12yr old brother is a Archie. Love it.

PinkLemonade4 · 13/03/2018 09:09

It's very popular at the minute.

I hate it (sorry). It's very wet fish.

LastNightsMakeUp · 13/03/2018 09:00

I have a friend with a ds called Archer but he’s always been referred to as Archie. She wishes they’d just gone with Archie but at there were quite a few Archie’s around at her dd’s school.
I think Archer is a better option personally as Archie for me is a bit cutesy and wouldn’t carry through life well

Mrsknackered · 13/03/2018 08:22

I like Archer.

I find Archie incredibly boring, but I just know so many ranging from 20's - 2 years old.

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SpongeCake23 · 13/03/2018 08:12

I don't like Archibald or Archer.
But I really really love Archie. I think it does suit the older person as I've seen it on all age groups.
I don't think it's the same as a Millie or Freddie though. I think it can stand alone as a name. Especially with the Scottish connection.

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pipilangstrumpf · 12/03/2018 21:07

I love having a 3 syllable name as well as lots of nickname options. For work and when I meet new people I prefer my full name.

Archie, Alfie, Freddie, Ellie, Tilly etc might be cute nicknames but I bet most would prefer to have a more formal version of their name.

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SpongeCake23 · 12/03/2018 18:51

@DancesWithOtters I do think Archie sounds great on an adult male. The character in Monarch of the Glen was one (and he was very good looking too!) and I think it's quite a well known name for Scottish men. I can see it fitting a child, young adult and older adult well...even a pensioner!

I have a long/full version of my name, as does DP and we both get called by the shortened version. Both of us use the shortened version on forms etc, so I wish I didn't have the long version!

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DramaAlpaca · 12/03/2018 18:35

I really dislike it, I don't like cutesy names.

Ancientmummyofwooooos · 12/03/2018 18:32

I like Archie (i have a little red headed Archie of my own) but Archer is a lovely alternative too.

lecossaise · 12/03/2018 18:30

It always makes me picture Archie MacPherson.

mamahanji · 12/03/2018 18:22

Its cute. There's about 7 I know of. It's very popular here.

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SpongeCake23 · 12/03/2018 16:05

I've barely heard it in the schools I've worked in...but I guess it depends on area.

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chezmk1988 · 11/03/2018 12:46

Nice but popular like Alfie

NC4Now · 11/03/2018 11:32

Its popular around here. I know four.
It’s a nice name though.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 11/03/2018 11:26

I like Archie.

Kokeshi123 · 11/03/2018 11:25

For some reason when i picture an archie its either someone with glasses on or red hair.

Maybe you are thinking of the Little Archie comics?

Archer is nice as a full name.

userabcname · 11/03/2018 09:02

In my area it's very popular- I have taught many an Archie! They are usually quite lively characters!

missmorleyme · 11/03/2018 07:48

My nephew has a full head of red hair and his name is archie ans l think it suits him more. For some reason when i picture an archie its either someone with glasses on or red hair. I love the name.

91bees · 11/03/2018 07:48

I love the name, there's only 2 in DCs primary school so not too common, though I suppose it depends where you live.

FreshHorizons · 11/03/2018 07:43

It seems very popular at the moment and I know 4 under 5 yr olds. I never see them without thinking Archibald. I don't know why it is so popular.

sonlypuppyfat · 11/03/2018 07:40

Every other kid and dog is called archie by me, I don't like it