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Boys name- Arley?

38 replies

TulaWula · 28/03/2019 18:35

What do you think about this name?
I really like it... I keep thinking no, it sounds like someone dropping the ‘H’of Harley.... or I’m naming after Muhammed Ali and that it sounds like Arlene.

These things put me off briefly but then I like the name again and keep going back to it.

What are your opinions on it? I like the sound of the old names that are making a comeback like Arthur, Albie etc but they are all too overdone so I wouldn’t use them... I found Arley on an old names list and loved it.

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WanderingAimlessly · 28/03/2019 18:57

Arlen? Nickname Arley?

Jellycat1 · 28/03/2019 18:55

We have an Arlo at school who everyone calls Arley. It's lovely on him. I'd say that your way forward!

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TulaWula · 28/03/2019 18:47

Everybody is saying exactly what I was thinking and I know that’s how it will sound as well Sad

@sauvingnonblanketyblanc I do like Albie but it’s so overdone where I live which is a shame. I have a really common name and hate it so I always try and find slightly more unique ones.

@thesearmsofmine OH is Spanish so will be a Spanish middle name that his side of the family are choosing... otherwise I would have used as a middle name without a doubt

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Dermymc · 28/03/2019 18:43

It's a place name.

Sounds like you concieved him in the place, or forgot the H on Harley.

Widowodiw · 28/03/2019 18:42

It’s a village just outside Nuneaton

AfterSchoolWorry · 28/03/2019 18:40

Sounds made up.

What about Ardal ? At least that's a name?

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 28/03/2019 18:38

It's missing a letter was my first thought.

It looks like it should read Harley, Carley or Marley. Plus wilst people will know how to pronounce it if a small child said to you their friend was called Arley you would likely think it should be one of the 3 aforementioned names so it's very unlikely it will ever be spelt correctly.

Thesearmsofmine · 28/03/2019 18:38

I just looked it up, it has a nice meaning. I think it could sound nice as a middle name.

twilightcafe · 28/03/2019 18:38

👎

Sounds like you missed off the H

ArgusFilchsCat · 28/03/2019 18:38

Nope. Sounds like you can't be bothered to say Harley properly! (Like most of the people in my area 👀)

SauvingnonBlanketyBlanc · 28/03/2019 18:37

Sorry just realised you said you didn't like albie

SauvingnonBlanketyBlanc · 28/03/2019 18:37

No I wouldn't do it,its sounds like you've dropped the H to be honest.What about Arlo or Albie?

Thesearmsofmine · 28/03/2019 18:36

I don’t like it, it does sounds like someone has taken the H off of Harley.