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Neil?

69 replies

Lamont77 · 10/08/2021 19:53

What do you think of the name Neil? Grin

Just that, really!

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Balonzette · 11/08/2021 10:23

Another one here for Neil, the baby. Grin

I feel that Neil just isn't ready for a comeback now or maybe ever. I'd bunch it together with Roy and Keith and in my mind every Neil (except Neil, the baby) will look exactly like Roy off Coronation Street.

BabyElephant2 · 11/08/2021 10:22

Just consider when you actually have to shout Neil when out and about Grin

UndeadSlut · 11/08/2021 10:20

Personally I hate it as I can't hear it without associating it with my awful ex, who was a truly terrible, violent and abusive person.

If I could separate the two I think it could be a nice name, and certainly wouldn't be frequently heard for little ones. I have never watched Gavin and Stacey so I don't have that issue!

I also think that Ian, Ivan and Darren are nice names though so maybe best not to listen to me!

brokenbiscuitsx · 11/08/2021 10:13

Smile I don’t think you should worry about what a name sounds like on a baby OP. A baby is a baby for a year, they’ll be an adult for the rest of their lives 😊

Comedycook · 11/08/2021 10:06

I don't think Gavin and Stacey...I think The Inbetweeners Grin

Watercoloursky · 11/08/2021 09:59

I don't think it's dated.. I'm in my 30s and there were a fair few Neils when I was at uni, so definitely not just a 50+ name in England! I think it's nice - simple, classic - but might be biased because one of the aforementioned Neils was one of the most beautiful men I ever met... Blush

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 11/08/2021 09:02

Oh, I've Googled and it's from Gavin and Stacey. I didn't watch it that far.

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 11/08/2021 09:00

What's the 'Neil, the baby' reference? Is it from a tv series or something?

Anyway, I like Neil, it's a great name. Not too popular, so there won't be four or five of them in his class, easy to spell and pronounce, can't be shortened into something silly.

musicalfrog · 11/08/2021 08:50

I know a primary aged Neil. He's a sweet quiet type.

Better a name like this than a trendy one.

DeadButDelicious · 11/08/2021 08:50

@saggybaps

I really like the name Neil. Good solid name.

Neil Armstrong
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Jones

Neil, The Baby.

I quite like it OP. It's a nice enough name, there won't be a tonne of them at nursery. If you like it then use it!

MaMelon · 11/08/2021 08:49

I had a boyfriend at university called Neil - very handsome but a bit of a prat. My internet stalking activities tell me he’s now some senior project manager living in Austria and speaking several languages. Who knew!

Anyway, I digress. It’s a lovely name but a bit dated - although one I think deserves to see the light of day again. Not sure if Neil, the baby, would result in lots of jokes though?

theworldsbiggestcrocodile · 11/08/2021 08:46

I actually love it!

shallIswim · 11/08/2021 08:45

[quote Lamont77]@shalliswim yes, we are in Scotland 😊

I know 2 Neils in their 20s that live nearby - maybe it's slightly more popular here (but just slightly, as I don't know any Neil The Babies to be honest 🤣)[/quote]
Then I think go for it if you like it. I suspect most of the nays here are from England

Orphlids · 11/08/2021 08:43

I like it! I do think it’s quite dated, but the sound of it I think is very nice. It has a pleasingly gentle sound. Difficult to imagine a horrid Neil.

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Lamont77 · 11/08/2021 08:30

@shalliswim yes, we are in Scotland 😊

I know 2 Neils in their 20s that live nearby - maybe it's slightly more popular here (but just slightly, as I don't know any Neil The Babies to be honest 🤣)

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putthebinsout · 11/08/2021 08:01

To me it's in with Gary, Nigel, Kevin, Daryl... scallywags you brought home from the club. I don't think they'll make a comeback until those original ones are granddads or even maybe great granddads.

Also Neil, the baby

ButterflyAway · 11/08/2021 07:55

I don’t understand why what anyone else thinks of the name is important. Surely the only people that have to like the name is you and the babies father?

Beamur · 11/08/2021 07:51

I don't think it's quite ready for a comeback.

user1493494961 · 11/08/2021 07:49

I wouldn't say it's a classic like Alexander or James, although Gavin and Stacey was classic comedy.

shallIswim · 11/08/2021 07:08

Aw I like it. Then you all ruined it by reminding me of Neil the Baby. I know a Neal who is in his' fifties and is a sweetie. I associate it as a Scottish name. is that right?

WeeFae · 11/08/2021 07:06

@Hadenoughofthisbullshit

He won’t be a baby his whole life though will he? I wouldn’t but if you like it do it, it’s not exactly unusual. Maybe you’ll make a few people chuckle at baby group.
But Neil, the baby is still Neil, the baby 10 years later.
HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 11/08/2021 07:05

Nigel ?

HoliHormonalTigerlilly · 11/08/2021 07:04

🤣

Hadenoughofthisbullshit · 11/08/2021 07:01

He won’t be a baby his whole life though will he?
I wouldn’t but if you like it do it, it’s not exactly unusual. Maybe you’ll make a few people chuckle at baby group.

WeeFae · 11/08/2021 06:56

I'd always just think Neil, the baby.

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