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Lindsey for a baby name?

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Rizzle · 20/11/2018 17:59

My dd is due in March. I’m thinking of calling her Lindsey after an auntie. Is it too dated though?

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ManiaTas19 · 22/11/2018 11:28

In all honesty I'd never even consider this name as I don't think it is one that has "come back around" but now you mention it I actually really like it- which surprises me! Definitely makes a refreshing change.

MonkeyToucher · 22/11/2018 09:23

I’m personally not a fan of names that have lots of ambiguity around spelling - particularly when there’s a male and a female spelling (see also: Frances/ Francis) You are setting your child up for a future of having to spell it out/correct people and I think that’s a bit mean.

I probably feel a bit more strongly on this due to having a last name you have to spell though!

Kokeshi123 · 22/11/2018 08:31

Not bad. It is a bit 80s but its pretty and at least is a refreshing change.

Pompom42 · 21/11/2018 21:36

It's ok but don't use that spelling. It's a Surname

foxtiger · 21/11/2018 21:04

Nice name, and I definitely prefer your chosen spelling for a girl.

cptartapp · 21/11/2018 20:43

I'm a Lindsay of the 70's, hate it. Nobody ever spells it correctly, even family after all these years. Quite nice for a little girl but not for a woman in her 40's IME.

BakedBeans47 · 21/11/2018 20:29

I think it’s ok but the number of mis/spellings would put me off

ReggieKrayDoYouKnowMyName · 21/11/2018 16:00

I went to school with several and I’m going to chuck another variation of the spelling at you: Linsey.

It’s quite nice, I don’t hate it.

AnotherLynsey · 21/11/2018 15:56

@Clickncollect - possibly! I also have school friend Linzi (and yes, always thought it was exotic dancer spelling, she's not though sadly Grin)

I did once get a coca-cola bottle with Lynsey on it, quite an achievement I thought!

lebkuchenlover · 21/11/2018 14:28

To those saying it's dated - is that a good or bad thing? I think it's great as it will stand out from all the currently trendy/ overused names!

Clickncollect · 21/11/2018 13:32

@AnotherLynsey Are you me?! Grin

JemSynergy · 21/11/2018 12:55

Hmm Yes, to me it is dated therefore, I would use it as a middle name.

NotAnotherJaffaCake · 21/11/2018 09:42

Fab name, I love it. I don't associate it with Gemma/Lisa territory at all!

AnotherLynsey · 21/11/2018 09:40

Yes! Great choice 😉

The spelling is a total pain as people are desperate to throw Is or Ds about but I do prefer how mine looks. I would say they learn but I still get cards from DH family with a random D shoved in or maybe an A if they're feeling wild!

Astronica · 21/11/2018 08:54

A good name and perfectly usable. I like it a lot and say go for it! I find it a refreshing change from endless Avas, Ellas, Stellas etc.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 21/11/2018 08:36

Tbf though, Ieb, I've not heard of a baby Ellie or heard of any while out and about many for years. Therefore I'd personally say that is also dated and becoming unusual.

lebkuchenlover · 21/11/2018 07:55

Beautiful name and love that its 'dated' as in not fashionable now. Makes a refreshing change from all the Evie/Ellie/Ella/Ava names. Great choice!

BedHair · 21/11/2018 07:53

I think it’s very eighties. Agree with a pp that it’s Gemma/Lisa/Joanne territory.

Marcipex · 21/11/2018 07:51

I really like it, also Lindis.

Clickncollect · 20/11/2018 23:26

Lol! Am so chuffed to see that you’re considering this lovely name. Hell yes, it’s totally dated but it’s a classic in my (very biased) opinion Wink
The spelling is a painnnnnnn though and has been my whole life. I’m spelt LYNSEY but people are forever flinging D’s around.
Linzi always looked a bit exotic dancer to me so not sure about that one.
When I was at school (I’m 41) there were three Lyndsey/Lynsey in my school year and I’m still good friends with one of them. We always have banter in our birthday cards criticising the others spelling.

LadyPamplemousse · 20/11/2018 23:18

I know a Lindsay, Linzi, and a Lynsey. And there are probably more spellings too!

It's kind of dated but a pretty name and will undoubtedly be back in fashion at some point.

TulipsInbloom1 · 20/11/2018 21:44

Dated but not in the Tracy/Sharon era. More the Gemma/Nikki era.

Prefer Lynsey.

HallowsandHorcruxes · 20/11/2018 21:42

I think that's lovely actually, definitely due a comeback Smile

hungryhippie · 20/11/2018 21:29

I like it. Definitely due a comeback.

lebkuchenlover · 20/11/2018 21:27

Lovely, refreshing and interesting! Great choice.