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Emily?

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 10:02

Emily... yay or nay?

Thoughts?

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 13:40

I do understand what the “dull” comments are insinuating. I’ll have to have a think about it and see if it bothers me. But I am happy with the “classic and timeless” comments too

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Lavenderblues · 25/08/2020 13:37

Dull and feeble? How rude

It's not rude. The op asked for honest opinions!

Lavenderblues · 25/08/2020 13:35

Dull and overused. I know so so many Emilys (and Amelies, Emilias etc).

Yes, beige would be a good description as a colour.

There's so many beautiful and more memorable names out there!

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 13:23

@midsomermurderess I have to disagree about Janet and Susan! I would say those are “fad” names that were super popular for a decade and lost its popularity, perhaps like Rachel and Jennifer? Maybe today’s Isla? I think Emily is more like Sophie...which has decades of popularity, as well as similar names being popular like Sophia/Emilia.

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milienhaus · 25/08/2020 13:21

I’m an Emily (late 20s) - I like it but there were 7 Emily’s in my year at school so I got used to being one of a crowd!

Enko · 25/08/2020 13:17

@Thegirlhasnoname I am one who finds Emily a very dull name. However, I also have manners and I am able to have nice polite conversations. So even if the name is one I really detest I would never say " yuck" or "dull" My children have marmite names and I am often surprised by how rude some people can be. I think they are beautiful names as does my dh and really that is all that matters.

hellswelshy · 25/08/2020 13:16

Dull and feeble? How rude. It can't be that feeble, seeing as though the name continues in popularity. And as for 'a lack of engagement in naming your child' - really? I think you are being a bit goady pp.

Thegirlhasnoname · 25/08/2020 13:16

[quote Dillydallier]@Thegirlhasnoname do you like your name? Are you happy with it?[/quote]
I quite like my name and am having a good giggle at people saying it is a dull and feeble name 😂 I get it is all personal opinions but if I had to think of a dull and feeble name it would not be Emily (it would be Keith but as you’re expecting a baby girl that isn’t relevant!!)

I like that it isn’t overly girly but is still feminine. I think it’s a pretty solid name

Enko · 25/08/2020 13:16

nay from me. It's as dull as Jane Imo

FlowerTink · 25/08/2020 13:09

Emily is lovely! One of DD's friends is an Emily and I really like it - its a classic name.

midsomermurderess · 25/08/2020 13:08

I don't like it. I think it's dull and quite feeble. And also speaks to a lack of real engagement in naming your child. Sure, you don't have to be whacky, but it's like Susan and Janet in the middle of last century. Beige essentially.

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 13:05

@Thegirlhasnoname do you like your name? Are you happy with it?

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Fishfingersandwichplease · 25/08/2020 12:45

Love it

Thegirlhasnoname · 25/08/2020 12:41

I’m an Emily and have never heard anybody call it dull in real life 😂

That being said I’m in my late twenties and the only other Emily I have met is one from a baby group when DD was born in 2018

ilikebooksandplants · 25/08/2020 12:36

I quite like it. I don’t know anyone called Emily and it sounds quite pretty and girlie without being ridiculous in my opinion. Really like the name Anna too (also pretty and girlie but sophisticated!).

Tonightstheteriyakichicken · 25/08/2020 12:35

Emily is lovely.
When I was pregnant, my sister mentioned that her favourite girl's name was Emily. Although I liked it very much, I felt we couldn't possibly use it for that reason. As things turned out, DSis didn't have a daughter.
One of my DD's friends is an Emily but she's known as Em.

emmathedilemma · 25/08/2020 12:19

yay, classic.

daisypond · 25/08/2020 12:17

I don’t think Emily does fit the same bracket as Anna or Catherine. It’s a more modern name. It has elements of dreary and downtrodden to me. Anna and Catherine are a lot classier, more elegant and stronger, more international names. Emma is better, though personally I’m not wild about that either.

Whatsyourflava · 25/08/2020 12:11

Emily is definitely in the same bracket as Anna and Catherine @Dillydallier

A great choice!

Spidey66 · 25/08/2020 11:34

I like it. It's one of those names you can imagine for a baby or an older person. Timeless I suppose is what I mean. For some reason I prefer it to Emma, even though they're similar.

Chickenitalia · 25/08/2020 11:33

I know loads ranging from early 30s to toddler age.
It’s a nice enough name, but over used here.
Please don’t spell it differently though, if you do use it. That’s even worse. Emilee, Emma-Leigh, Emerlie have all made me wince.
Doubt you’ll get any criticism or raised eyebrows over it tbh.

BarefootHippieChick · 25/08/2020 11:32

I know several Emily's, a few in their teens and some younger. Quite a popular name in dcs school.

(Regarding Elsie, I hate that name. I had a great aunt Elsie and it just makes me think of old ladies with bristly moustaches in flowery house coats)

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 11:31

Thanks all. Seems overall that Emily has gained positive responses!

My favourite names which I can’t use are: Anna and Catherine .

I prefer traditional and classic names, that have a classy/smart/elegant/strong vibe.

Not sure if Emily fits that criteria? DH is really pushing Emily as it’s his granny’s name who he adored.

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Dillydallier · 25/08/2020 11:28

@popples19 if it makes you feel better I much much prefer Emily to Elsie.

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hellswelshy · 25/08/2020 11:26

I have an Emily, it's a beautiful classic name and suits my girl to a tee. To those saying it's dull..really? Must we all choose wacky far out names or crazy spellings?? Hmm