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Percy

94 replies

stellarfox · 15/04/2019 20:33

What do you think of Percy?

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Clownfish123 · 16/04/2019 07:48

I like it! I would worry slightly about bullying so maybe it would depend what kind of area you live in as to whether it would stand out.

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stellarfox · 16/04/2019 06:47

@Lelly0503 The porcelain thing I do not think children are likely to know about. Sounds like an old fashioned saying! It’s funny how some people feel so strongly about this name but some quite like it! We also really like Eric which you might like too (but it might get a similar reception to Percy 😅)

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JenniferJareau · 16/04/2019 06:09

Percy from Harry Potter.

Peachbubble · 16/04/2019 06:06

I quite like it

ThisIsTheEndgame · 16/04/2019 06:02

There can't be that many parents of toddlers and preschoolers here, because hardly anyone has said the train. I keep tripping over toy Percys. "I'm the number six green engine! Choochoo!"

roratone · 16/04/2019 05:58

Percy Pecker = penis.

SaltSpoon · 16/04/2019 05:39

No.

user1457017537 · 16/04/2019 05:35

Why, just why?

IHeartKingThistle · 16/04/2019 05:31

Percy Jackson is cool and really popular with kids. I like it.

smallereveryday · 16/04/2019 05:23

Are you about to give birth to a medieval knight. ?

GiantPretzel · 16/04/2019 05:06

The one I know, who is 12 or so, rocks, and has made the name cool for me.

Alicewond · 16/04/2019 04:29

Percy is lovely for a cat, not a child though

sevenyears · 16/04/2019 04:29

Percy pecker = penis

OutOntheTilez · 16/04/2019 04:24

Percy was Robert Plant's nickname.

dolphin50 · 16/04/2019 03:49

percy jackson is a hero

notangelinajolie · 16/04/2019 01:15

DH had a friend called Percy but it was his nickname. His surname was Percival. He didn't like it much for all the above reasons. Please don't give a baby this name.

LittleDoritt · 16/04/2019 00:59

I think it's awful but it takes all sorts. 🙂

dreichuplands · 16/04/2019 00:53

If I had another girl she would be Persephone, nn Percy. But dd is quite relieved she hasn't got the name.

GlitterPixie · 16/04/2019 00:40

Pigs or Weasley

FunkySnidge · 16/04/2019 00:38

Love it, my cat is called Percy and he is a gentleman.

BackforGood · 16/04/2019 00:35

No. I wouldn't want the 'pointing Percy at the porcelain' association to EVER be an option for teasing my little boy. Or teenager. Or young adult, tbh.

There are SO many names in the world, even if you think it is a slim chance of it happening, I just wouldn't do that to my ds.

bloated1977 · 16/04/2019 00:16

It's horrific!! Percy from coronation St, Percy Pig, Percy the park keeper. Simply dreadful...lets hope you're having a girl.

Pompello · 16/04/2019 00:06

To be frank, I think it's as bad as it gets. Weak, wet, and insipid.

Sophronia · 15/04/2019 23:48

I like it

pictish · 15/04/2019 23:01

Immediately thought of the park keeper as well.
I’d have to say no, if you’re asking.

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