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Thoughts on Parsley as a boys' name??

144 replies

InterestingWasabi0 · 05/08/2018 19:06

I know it could sound ridiculous, but it occured to me a couple of weeks ago and for some reason it's really grown on me? I just love how natural and sensitive it sounds. Grin

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MysteriesOfTheOrganism · 06/08/2018 07:12

Surely I'm not the only one for whom Fawlty Towers makes 'Basil' impossible as a name? It can only be said in a vicious hiss, Sybil-style. Shock

MyBeloved · 06/08/2018 04:14

Are you on glue?!
Just no.

BasiliskStare · 06/08/2018 04:09

I do think Thyme Lord is rather inspired.

But not sure anyone would truly think Parsley was a good name - just saying Grin - nothing to see here.

Though yes Rosemary - perfectly lovely and nice name.

Thanks all for reminding me of I'm a dog called Dill. Or possibly Hector a better name ( he may be a wise old Hector)

EmmaGrundyForPM · 06/08/2018 03:57

I think it sounds bonkers. I'm not sure why because some other herbs work aa names, particularly Basil and Rosemary.

I know a girl called Sorrel. She has an older sister called Honey.

Sophronia · 06/08/2018 03:49

I know a female Tarragon

Girlking · 06/08/2018 00:41

Are you mad in the head? Please don’t do this to your child ... YABU

wafflyversatile · 06/08/2018 00:38

Flat leaf or curly?

PippilottaLongstocking · 06/08/2018 00:26

Basil and Sage are both lovely if you’re looking for herb names! Dill could possibly work too. Or if you’re looking for a similar sound perhaps Percy

Aurea · 06/08/2018 00:24

Chive?

MooFeatures · 06/08/2018 00:17

It's quite a nice name for a rabbit

Chocolatedeficitdisorder · 06/08/2018 00:14

Parsley? I've no Thyme for that.

HonkyWonkWoman · 06/08/2018 00:05

Are you taking the piss OP?

LuluJakey1 · 06/08/2018 00:04

Or Garlic?

LuluJakey1 · 06/08/2018 00:03

What about Borage? Or Fenugreek?

ItscalledaVulva · 05/08/2018 23:49

I prefer parsnip

Verbena87 · 05/08/2018 23:14

its really grown on me

Am picturing pregnant woman sprouting garden herbs like some kind of earth goddess.

It’s not a good name for a human, but you know that already

redfairy · 05/08/2018 23:10

On what planet...? Give yourself a slap OP Wink

QuinionsRainbow · 05/08/2018 23:01

In a word - don't!

AdaColeman · 05/08/2018 21:18

If you want a herb name Basil is much better than Parsley.

MushroomMushroom · 05/08/2018 21:17

Parsley? As in Parsley The Herb Lion (80s children's TV). No, just no.

cowgirlblues · 05/08/2018 21:14

Noooooo

MysteriesOfTheOrganism · 05/08/2018 21:11

Parsley? Oh no - no, no, no. You could always be clever and translate it into another language. Maybe French? And the French for 'Parsley' is, umm, 'Persil'.

Perhaps not. Grin

VanillaSugar · 05/08/2018 21:09

Asafoetida is a nice name.

CircleofWillis · 05/08/2018 21:04

And thyme, not if your surname is Lord
Actually I think if your surname is Lord it would be a crime NOT to call your child Thyme.

GarlickGirl · 05/08/2018 21:02

Named changed for this as a bit outing but my user name here is my surname.

So Parsley as a first name, could constitute a recipe.....

In all seriousness, don’t do it. My son was bullied mercilessly in year 7 for his name.