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Guy

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IslaRoseGraceEtc · 07/03/2021 08:50

Seriously considering this name. I see it suggested in passing a lot on here but not really discussed, so wondering what people's thoughts are.

I like that it's simple, no abbreviations, pretty timeless. Only been in the top 100 one year (60s).

However it is hard to imagine a baby Guy and it does sound quite middle aged.

I felt the same about Ds1 similarly "dated" name (John) and we get lots of Hmm looks and "oh my uncle/grandad/dad is called John", but I like that we haven't met another and everyone can say and spell it.

Thanks for reading!

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PurBal · 11/03/2021 19:39

Love it. Love John too.

PollyGray · 11/03/2021 17:33

My DS's middle name is Guy, he's not keen but I love it.

lobsteroll · 11/03/2021 17:28

I really like it. I know an adult Guy (known since teenage years and suited him then as well).

I also like the name John. They are both good solid names. Well known but not too "popular". Lovely

MrsMackesy · 11/03/2021 17:07

PS Some years ago now but Guy was a gorilla at London Zoo. He was a legend so I don't mind the association with the name!

RosesAndHellebores · 09/03/2021 21:48

I think John and Guy are equally fabulous. Guy's particularly pertinent if you happen to be Catholic. Another short name due a come back is Ian. Mark?

Picklebean · 09/03/2021 21:38

I have a Guy. Sounded fine as a baby, in fact he was known as ‘baby Guy’ for a bit. He’s now 7 and it really suits him. Know a few older ones our generation and since met another 7 year old Guy.

daisypond · 09/03/2021 21:35

My friend, a primary teacher, had a little boy named Guy in her class. When she spoke to his mother for the first time, she was startled to discover the boy’s name was pronounced “Goo-ee” as the mum had apparently never heard it uttered aloud before choosing it.

I think this is apocryphal. My grandma told me this same story over 35 years ago.

Orphlids · 09/03/2021 20:27

Yes, Guy is a really good choice. And I just love the name John! Guy and John sound like a lovely pair of brothers. I used to work with the most gorgeous Guy - a tall, muscular, handsome, well-spoken and intelligent police officer.

My friend, a primary teacher, had a little boy named Guy in her class. When she spoke to his mother for the first time, she was startled to discover the boy’s name was pronounced “Goo-ee” as the mum had apparently never heard it uttered aloud before choosing it.

CautiousBlonde · 09/03/2021 20:09

I like it too.
Another like it is Ryan 💚

sarah13xx · 09/03/2021 20:07

I like it, would be way better being called an unusual name like Guy at school than having the same name as other boys in the class. We have a pet sheep called Guy 😂 three letter names are my favourite!

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IslaRoseGraceEtc · 08/03/2021 21:31

Funnily enough I don't mind the "hi guys" implication but I can't get over Hugh sounding like You! Hey You, what's your name?! Yeah You!

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AlwaysLatte · 08/03/2021 17:55

It's lovely, it was a great uncle's name and one we considered.

MondeoFan · 08/03/2021 17:49

It's a nice short name, not overused and pretty faultless I'd say

WildBluebell · 08/03/2021 17:44

Guy is a generic word. "Hey guys!"

Fivebeanchilli · 07/03/2021 20:02

I like it. The only one I know would be about 16 now but I met him a few times only - as a baby and toddler - and the name never seemed odd. It's not my style as I prefer longer names but I think, along with Jude and Hugh, it's the nicest one-syllable boys' name.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/03/2021 19:54

I love the name John - it's a real classic so I can't understand how people can find it dated (it's just not super popular the way it was 60 years ago).

Guy is okay but I couldn't use it personally as I can't get past that fact it's another slang for bloke/chap.

Like pp suggest, could you consider Hugh instead? Has a similar feel to John and Guy, classic/traditional and not overused with a nice sound imo. Charles would also work well with John, although it's a bit more popular.

MrsMackesy · 07/03/2021 18:43

It's a family favourite here. Perfect for any age, baby to man. It won't date, isn't over-used and goes well alongside John.

FawnDrench · 07/03/2021 18:32

Clive.

Serin · 07/03/2021 17:29

Lovely name. A classic.

MuddleMoo · 07/03/2021 17:23

Guy is a great name

SionnachRua · 07/03/2021 13:50

I don't like it because it's never seemed like an actual name to me. It'd be like calling someone Lad or Bloke. But then I can't imagine it being used in Ireland, so maybe that association doesn't happen where you are.

alanpartridgefromtheoasthouse · 07/03/2021 13:44

I adore the name Guy. It makes me think of Guy Pringle in the Balkan Trilogy by Olivia Manning (which I massively recommend if you haven't read them!)

KirstenBlest · 07/03/2021 13:38

I like it.

MuddyWalks · 07/03/2021 13:35

I like it. I agree a baby Guy is harder to imagine, but a person is only a young child for a very small percentage of their life. Much better to have a grown up name than a permanent baby name - I really can't imagine a hulking-great, spotty, grumpy teenager would appreciate being called Teddy for example.

Opticabbage · 07/03/2021 13:26

Every Guy I've known has been a notorious dick head. Could be coincidence, but maybe not.. Grin

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