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Nerys?

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WeasilyPleased · 09/12/2021 23:00

I think we've decided on this. The sound is lovely, it's Welsh, not popular.
What haven't we thought of?

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Ilovecharliecat · 11/12/2021 00:37

I like it, I worked with a Nerys in the early 2000's she was early 20's and the most lovely girl and from that time I've always loved the name, go for it

iklboodolphrednosedpaindear · 10/12/2021 23:32

Kira Nerys is pronounced differently to Nerys. Ner-eese v Ner-iss. Still a lovely name either pronunciation.

HelloDulling · 10/12/2021 23:32

Cute! I know two small ones (I work at a girls school in Wales) and think it’s a lovely name. Much better than the ubiquitous Seren/Carys/Cerys.

Skeumorph · 10/12/2021 23:28

It’s very drab and depressing sorry!

TuftyMarmoset · 10/12/2021 23:27

It’s a bit grannyish. Like Gladys.

Cerys is nice though.

Snoopsnoggysnog · 10/12/2021 23:24

I much prefer Cerys

Skeumorph · 10/12/2021 23:21

Not a fan sorry ☹️

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WeasilyPleased · 10/12/2021 23:03

We're going for it! Thanks 😊

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upaladderagain · 10/12/2021 22:17

Beautiful

sageandbasil · 10/12/2021 19:05

I like Nerys. I know a few older ones it's s lovely name

Scirocco · 10/12/2021 18:49

I love it. Kira Nerys was a fantastic character in Star Trek - a strong woman who stood up for her values and to protect others, as well as being compassionate and caring. I know that's probably not who's inspired your choice, but I think she's a great namesake to have.

A580Hojas · 10/12/2021 18:34

Absolutely beautiful name!

MajorCarolDanvers · 10/12/2021 18:32

Lovely

SantasGoodLittleGirl · 10/12/2021 18:32

Hughes. Nerys Hughes played a nurse in something. I think. As well as being a Liver Bird.

user1493494961 · 10/12/2021 18:29

A bit 'Granny' and not in a nice way.

CalonGaled · 10/12/2021 15:15

Nice. A bit like Cerys but without the C before an e issue

emmathedilemma · 10/12/2021 14:55

I like it and i've only ever met one.

Igotstoknow · 10/12/2021 11:02

@shreddednips

It's a lovely name! It does remind me of Nervous Nerys from Only Fools and Horses but that's probably just me 😁
My first thought was 'don't have a son called Rodney!', so it isn't just you!

It is a nice name though.

GotToGoBye · 10/12/2021 10:57

I like it

KirstenBlest · 10/12/2021 10:48

I like it.

CaffiSaliMali · 10/12/2021 08:56

I like it. I work with a Nerys who is lovely.

3peassuit · 10/12/2021 08:01

Very pretty name.

OrangeAndYellowAndBlue · 10/12/2021 07:56

Lovely! I know a baby Nerys (in England). I hadn't heard it before, but it's a nice sound.

Luredbyapomegranate · 10/12/2021 00:11

@shreddednips

It's a lovely name! It does remind me of Nervous Nerys from Only Fools and Horses but that's probably just me 😁
Me too!

I'm not a fan, but then mid century names like Vera and Alma are on the up, and I'd put Nerys in the same category.

shreddednips · 10/12/2021 00:06

It's a lovely name! It does remind me of Nervous Nerys from Only Fools and Horses but that's probably just me 😁

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