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Darrell

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Dahlia444 · 01/06/2021 23:40

For a girl. I think I like it. A bit too Malory Towers?

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stellarfox · 04/06/2021 20:11

Really don’t like it sorry!

RedcurrantPuff · 04/06/2021 01:11

It is definitely Malory Towers but that said I don’t dislike it

percheron67 · 04/06/2021 00:33

Please no. Darrell the Barrell ..............................

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 03/06/2021 23:51

What about Daria?

And her sister Constance-Patience....

GAW19 · 03/06/2021 23:42

My brother is Daryl, he's 27 so defo not in his 60's Smile

MrsFin · 03/06/2021 23:36

@Jabba2020

Really like it, Daryl is better for a girl though.

No it isn't Smile

AppleKatie · 03/06/2021 07:33

It’s a nice name but the associations for men are negative to me and women it’s all Darrel Rivers.

Seems like a risky choice in terms of her liking it as she grows too.

AnyaMoondial · 03/06/2021 07:26

I like it.

Jabba2020 · 03/06/2021 04:56

Really like it, Daryl is better for a girl though.

KM38 · 03/06/2021 04:53

@Dahlia444 The only Darrells I know are male but I don’t dislike it for a girl 😊 I also know a Darelle (Dar-Elle) which I guess is a more “feminine” version 😊

starrynight21 · 03/06/2021 04:40

Funny how names can have a different vibe depending on where you live. I'm in Australia - every Darrell here is male and they are all nicknamed Daz or Dazza.

Thedogscollar · 03/06/2021 03:45

If you loved Mallory Towers why not call her Mallory?

partyatthepalace · 02/06/2021 23:46

I think the association for a girl is a lot better than a boy. But I’d be thinking brown gymslip

marypoppinsreturns · 02/06/2021 20:43

I like it for a girl, I'm also recalling it from Malory Towers. Don't like it all for a boy though. I actually quite like what are usually boys names for girls, like Drew or Cameron (like the actresses!)

ofwarren · 02/06/2021 20:25

I really really hate it

cookiecreampie · 02/06/2021 18:33

Hate it.

SnowdaySewday · 02/06/2021 17:58

Daryl spelling is better.

What about Daria?

KingPong · 02/06/2021 17:52

Love it, such a cool name.

NotNowPlzz · 02/06/2021 17:39

I love love love it.

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Dahlia444 · 02/06/2021 17:37

Thanks all for comments. It is true that the only Darrell (or Darryl) I know IRL is a 60-something man.

I'm probably being nostalgic! Loved MT. It'll stay on the list.

Like Dara, agree dislike Daz.

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copperpotsalot · 02/06/2021 17:36

Came on to say I hate it assuming you meant for a boy but actually for a girl I think it's pretty cool

AbstractHeart · 02/06/2021 17:31

Not a fan of gender-flipping names - DH has a name which is far more common for a woman and I'm constantly having people think I'm referring to a female friend (or lesbian lover) when I mention his name. It's annoying! Also no one can spell it.

Why not make your DD's life a little easier?

Monicuddle · 02/06/2021 17:27

It’s quite a male name, which I say even being a lifelong MT fan. Felicity is much nicer IMO :D

Or Bill!

Strokethefurrywall · 02/06/2021 17:26

Love it. But I love Daryl Hannah so it’s a thumbs up from me!

zingally · 02/06/2021 17:24

Way too Mallory Towers. Plus Darrell wasn't always that nice.

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