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Terry

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Magenta82 · 23/05/2021 07:56

If we have a boy my partner wants to name him after his grandfather which means Terry or Terence.

I'm really not keen, but it would mean so much to him and the more I hear it the more I get used to it, but the people I have spoken with are horrified!

Is it as bad as I and my friends think? Do I need to just hope it's a girl?

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daisypond · 23/05/2021 20:54

I like Terence. One of my DC was at school with a Terry.

Serpenta · 23/05/2021 20:56

I don't think I could ever love someone enough to agree to their wish of naming our child Terry.

IsThePopeCatholic · 23/05/2021 21:04

Nooooo.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 23/05/2021 21:05

Terence has a nice enough sound but is one of those Kenneth, Ronald, Graham type names that seem quite dated at the moment. However I much prefer the full name to Terry (possibly because that sounds slightly feminine to me). Agree with pp - can you convince him to use it for a middle name instead? Weirdly though, I like Teresa for a girl if that matters- sounds a bit more classic imo and Tess is a cool nn.

Tillygetsit · 23/05/2021 22:39

I'm not overly keen on either name but I do think a child should have a name of her/his own and any honouring should be done as the mn.
My friend is named after her mums best friend. They fell out 20 years ago.

ElizabethTudor · 23/05/2021 22:41

It’s bloody awful.
Middle name fine. Terence, in recognition of grandfather.
First name no.

Gucci1961 · 23/05/2021 22:41

I prefer it to Arthur which I find so ridiculous.
There is nothing to choose between Arthur and Terry in my opinion.

GallopingGreen · 23/05/2021 23:38

I really like it. I think it would be cute on a little boy and it's a solid man name too. It's also nice to be able to say yes it's a family name, named after grandfather etc.
Also... terry wogan Grin what's not to love?!

Sunbird24 · 23/05/2021 23:46

My first thoughts were Terence Trent D’Arby and Terry Wogan.
I think it’s one of those names that will start having a comeback because of people doing the same thing you’re thinking about, you’re just ahead of the trend.

Mrbob · 23/05/2021 23:54

My 40 year old friend is called Terry. He HATES it. I think a middle name is a nice nod

WildCherryBlossom · 24/05/2021 12:33

I really like Terence. Immediately think of Terence Stamp. I've often wondered whether it will make a comeback. Go for it OP

BikeRunSki · 24/05/2021 12:37

He’ll almost certainly be the only one in his class, which seems to be the aspiration of most people on this board.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 24/05/2021 19:45

Not my taste tbh but Terence would be OK as a middle name.

Nohomemadecandles · 24/05/2021 19:47

Eesh. It's Barry & Terry to me. The Scousers

Serpenta · 24/05/2021 19:48

I don't like i but Terence would be a good name to shout when your child was in disgrace

TERENCE get down here now!

TERENNNNNNCE, take that crayon out of your nose!

TotorosCatBus · 24/05/2021 19:50

I like Terence but not Terry which makes me think of chocolate oranges Wink

I think Terence works as a middle name but not as a first name

steppemum · 24/05/2021 19:55

I have very close relative who is terry, and my friend's dad is too. Both are late 70s So on that basis it must be due a revival.

But I have to say it was a horrible naff name back in 1940 when they were named it, and has been a naff name through every single decade since. I don;t think it has ever been popular or in style.

Use it as a middle name. Find something you both like for a first name.

MrsTerryPratchett · 24/05/2021 19:57

I LOVE IT.

Mammyloveswine · 24/05/2021 20:06

Ha I have a relative called Terry, named after the song "Terry" (he rode into the night...accelerated his motorbike..)

I don't know any Terry's younger than 50 tbh!

But as a middle name it's fine (Terrance).

PastMyBestBeforeDate · 24/05/2021 20:08

Spike Milligan was a Terence.

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Magenta82 · 24/05/2021 20:34

@MrsTerryPratchett

I LOVE IT.

@MrsTerryPratchett If its a girl the name I picked is Esme Wink so I guess it kind of works

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MrsTerryPratchett · 24/05/2021 20:35

If its a girl the name I picked is Esme

You clearly have excellent taste Grin

Loveatortie · 24/05/2021 21:14

I quite like it,been a long time since i met someone called Terrance. I was at primary school in the 60's/70's. Names come and go,if you like it,go for it. Always wonder if my name will make a comeback??

Marlena1 · 24/05/2021 21:21

I know a young Terry who goes by TJ (did since before birth and it stuck). I think that's nice.

pilates · 24/05/2021 21:27

🤞 it’s a girl

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