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Thoughts on Parsley as a boys' name??

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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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Bananalanacake · 05/08/2018 19:47

In German parsley is petersilie so how about Peter. Nice and normalSmile

buckingfrolicks · 05/08/2018 19:47

Elvis Parsley?

Doyoumind · 05/08/2018 19:47

Why not give it a French twist and call him Persil?

TheFaerieQueene · 05/08/2018 19:47

I’m a very friendly lion called Parsley.

Thoughts on Parsley as a boys' name??
Hello1290 · 05/08/2018 19:46

I'm not keen on the spelling - Parsleigh or Parsli or Parslee would be better ?

TwitterQueen1 · 05/08/2018 19:45

NOTHING has made me laugh as much as this thread has for donkeys years. Seriously.

Can I go off piste and suggest Zebedee?

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 05/08/2018 19:45

Parsley in German is Petersilie - call him Peter, then you're really calling him Parsley (sort of) and still giving him a proper sensible (and in fact very underused these days) name.

MrsMoastyToasty · 05/08/2018 19:44

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?

EdisonLightBulb · 05/08/2018 19:44

It's fine if you have three more called Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.

Starbucksbasic123 · 05/08/2018 19:44

BASIL!!!!

RaindropsOnKittens43 · 05/08/2018 19:44

I read your thread title a couple of hours ago OP and thought Parsley was a silly name. But it's grown on me since and now I quite like it
Yeah, but pretty much everyone's initial reaction has been 'WHAAAAT! That's a stupid name'; even if it has grown on you OP, do you really want your DS to go through life with people laughing when they hear his name - it would be very wearing, wouldn't it?

DannyDogg · 05/08/2018 19:43

Prefer Spikenard or Woodruff but Parsley’s ok 😉

BackforGood · 05/08/2018 19:41

This is another human being you are naming, remember, not just your cute accessory.

Am so going to try and remember this, for other Baby Names Threads Smile

WorldCupnovice · 05/08/2018 19:41

I think that Parsley is an excellent choice.......as long as you call the next three Sage, Rosemary and Thyme!

Branleuse · 05/08/2018 19:41

Is your son going to be a rabbit?

buttercup54321 · 05/08/2018 19:41

Parsley the Lion.
Don't be so ridiculous. You are naming a person!!!

CoolCarrie · 05/08/2018 19:40

Do you have a dog called Dill? Awful name for a child, great for a green lion 🦁

Beetlebum1981 · 05/08/2018 19:40

Lettice is a Victorian name that I've always loved! I can just imagine myself in the park..'Come here Lettice darling'. 😂
I also have a relative on my family tree whose first name was Crabtree?!

Enko · 05/08/2018 19:39

I know a Parsley but she is a girl. I got used to it to be honest. Basil is one of my favourite boys names but dh wouldnt hear of it.

SirGawain · 05/08/2018 19:36

Child cruelty! If you like the herb theme how about 'Catnip'.

Wizzwazzwas · 05/08/2018 19:36

Jamie, Jules... is that you...?

willyloman · 05/08/2018 19:35

But would it be sage to use it? Maybe try Rosemary next thyme...

CircleofWillis · 05/08/2018 19:33

Only if you have plenty of cash stowed away for therapy in the coming years.

MikeUniformMike · 05/08/2018 19:33

Sorry Saffron, I forgot you.

TerfsUp · 05/08/2018 19:32

If he has a sister you could name her Paprika or Chili or something equally youneek.