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Story

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usernamo · 06/11/2019 23:46

I love this name for a girl. DP is coming round to it as well. DM loves it.
But I'm constantly getting bad reactions from friends - enough to have slightly put me off every time.

I appreciate that it's a bit out there but I just think it's gorgeous.

Anyone else out there agreeing with me? Or should I stay put off?

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Omashu · 07/11/2019 16:29

You could say the same about the name Mark.

“Ugh what’s what mark on your shirt?” “How many marks did you get?” “I’m going to mark your papers tonight” “that’s going to leave a mark”.....

I know a 30 year old Story so it’s not a new name.

Topseyt · 07/11/2019 14:02

It is absolutely not a name. It would be awful.

Story book, short story, tall story, long story, old story!

Just no. Stay put off it.

AutumnalLeaves38 · 07/11/2019 13:03

Chronicle is more stylish Wink

Seriously, though, came on to suggest Saga as an alternative.
(Saga lead character, Scandi crime drama The Bridge?)

Saga, Norse goddess of poetry/history.

But seems she's connected to Goddess named Frigg, so probably best avoid if you're UK-based... Blush
(plus there are inevitable Saga holidays associations).

Omashu · 07/11/2019 12:04

@usernamo I’m sending you a PM!

Omashu · 07/11/2019 12:03

I LOVE the name Story!!! For either a boy or a girl. It’s one of my favourites 😁 I know one of each

Dandelion1993 · 07/11/2019 11:23

It's not a name.

It's not quirky, different, unique. It's just not a name.

CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 07/11/2019 11:21

@MiltonRoadGrin

Poor girl just imagine when she hits that blossoming age and starts getting the icky hassling from random guys asking her number in order to date them or just pervs.

"Hi I couldn't help but notice you...What's your name?"

-Story

"Really? So what's yours' then?"
or
"I've always fancied a good story"
or worse:
"Love to go to bed with a good story"

Really just no.

FrancisCrawford · 07/11/2019 10:20

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december20100 · 07/11/2019 09:45

Horrid

Harvey3 · 07/11/2019 07:57

Awful

SoftBlocks · 07/11/2019 07:54

No

FenellaMaxwell · 07/11/2019 07:50

Ha! No. Hmm

Yeahnahyeah1 · 07/11/2019 07:48

God, that’s absolutely awful.

MiltonRoad · 07/11/2019 07:44

Never ending

BenWyatt · 07/11/2019 07:39

Please don’t.

AuntieStella · 07/11/2019 07:35

I don't like surname names on girls.

Yes, I know the surname is usually spelled Storey, but they sound the same. I'd assume boy, probably from one of the areas where naming eldest son with mother's maiden name is still common enough practice

MustardScreams · 07/11/2019 07:31

Errr no.

clpsmum · 07/11/2019 07:30

So much nicer than yet another Evie Eva or Mia

pasbeaucoupdegendarme · 07/11/2019 07:05

It's a noun, but not a proper one. Not a name for a human.

SalemsMumHasGotitGoingOn · 07/11/2019 06:58

I love it! It's not weird, it's beautiful.

MrsBertBibby · 07/11/2019 06:55

It's appalling.

mathanxiety · 07/11/2019 05:38

Stay put off.

There are millions of actual names out there.

custardbear · 07/11/2019 05:21

It's not a name.

Mollpop · 07/11/2019 05:11

It's not a name and it's dreadful.

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