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I just searched my own name on mumsnet...

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:23

So out of curiosity I searched my own name in the mumsnet search function to see what opinions are on my name as a ‘baby name’.

Turns out I have a very very horrible name that everyone hates!!!

Makes me feel a bit sad. I always thought it was quite nice.

Oh well....

Has anyone else done this?

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JaiNotJay · 08/01/2019 22:35

I've seen my name on a few threads over the years. The general consensus is that it's hideously old fashioned the world isn't ready for any more! Grin

Aridane · 08/01/2019 22:34

Apparently my name is old fashioned and a bit 'meh' (though some spring to its defence)

AgathaMisty · 08/01/2019 22:34

Cheryl!!

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:34

Guilt = fault

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AgathaMisty · 08/01/2019 22:34

Funny you say that because I looked for mine a few weeks ago and some people liked it but a lot said it was quite old-fashioned and I'm only mid-thirties. I don't mind too much though as it's not what I'd have chosen anyway!

PippilottaLongstocking · 08/01/2019 22:34

From looking up my name it is
A- the name of at least one famous person
B- the first half is at least two peoples usernames
C- a place

Is it possible to search specifically on one board? I’m on the mobile site and only seem to be able to search the entire site

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:33

Feral would be very close to the truth, but not that either.

I share my name with a relatively famous woman who, according to this forum, is a right old chav. (Which is kind of true, but still, not her names guilt!!)

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Newsername · 08/01/2019 22:33

Cheryl! I like that name, I always think of a cherub angel when I see the name Cheryl. I think it’s lovely Grin

snowie01 · 08/01/2019 22:33

I love the name Cheryl

SitOnMyHouse · 08/01/2019 22:33

My name always gets the comment of ‘it’s cute but can you really imagine a grown up with that name?’ Or ‘you’d never get a judge called that’.

WillYouDoTheFandango · 08/01/2019 22:33

Aw cavy —Chezza— don’t take it to heart. Almost every name gets ripped to shreds here. I think people forget they’re talking to real people with feelings when they get behind their keyboard

Onehellofaride · 08/01/2019 22:32

I guessed Cheryl Smile

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:32

Newsername

Nearly!!

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moreursulathanariel · 08/01/2019 22:32

Ok I just did the same and someone on aibu said they have never met someone with my name who isn't "an absolute fucking bitch"!!!!

Newsername · 08/01/2019 22:32

I’m guessing it’s not feral Grin

Picknickers · 08/01/2019 22:32

Apparently women with my name are bullying bitches! It's also not good retro. Oh well I like it!

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:31

Oh to have an elegant name!

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Newsername · 08/01/2019 22:31

Meryl?

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:31

I really like the name Hazel.

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WillYouDoTheFandango · 08/01/2019 22:31

Mine comes out well. I did a quick search and it was most commonly described as classic and elegant (I am not elegant). But it’s a very old biblical name that’s never been too popular or really gone out of fashion.

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:30

I realise I’ve basically outed myself. But I’m so devastated by my shit name that I don’t care.

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:29

No. But it rhymes with Beryl!

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cavycavy · 08/01/2019 22:28

I think my name must be slightly old fashioned but not cool too. It’s a very 80’s name.

It will never come back around and will probably die a death like Keith.

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Kittenrush · 08/01/2019 22:28

Don’t be sad, people are so awful about names on here. Everyone has an opinion, I stupidly commented on a thread containing my daughters name, I’ve never done something so ridiculously stupid in my entire life 😂

Hepzibar · 08/01/2019 22:28

Petra?