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Bellamy

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diceydice · 19/04/2022 15:32

What do you think of Bellamy for a boy? Is it too out there?

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Elspethelf · 23/04/2022 16:40

I like Bellamy for a girl. I don’t think it works as well for a boy

BlueOverYellow · 23/04/2022 15:00

Bellamy from The 100 will be the instant connection for many.
I happened to like the character and the name.
You just have to decide if you like it enough to put up with comments about it.

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/04/2022 14:55

Just googled David Bellamy to see what he was up to these days.

Apparently he's rustling about in the bushes in the sky Sad. No doubt in khaki shorts.

woodhill · 23/04/2022 12:07

Theme tune Music is going in my head

Too surname imo

woodhill · 23/04/2022 12:06

Upstairs Downstairs

Lynnthesearesexnotgenderpeople · 23/04/2022 12:04

Definitely David was my immediate thought!

Also, agree with others on Bellend.....sorry!

VirginiaQ · 23/04/2022 12:02

I worked with someone with the surname Bellamy and he was always known as Bellendamy because he was!

Couldn't get that thought out of my head to be fair and if it was shortened to Bell too feminine for a boy. Don't do it.

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diceydice · 23/04/2022 11:41

Thanks everyone! Interesting hearing different opinions!

I think it will continue to stay on my list. Still have loads of time yet to add more to the list!

I'm not a fan myself of surname's as first names, but I had actually never heard of Bellamy as a surname. Maybe it is an Australian thing. Different names are more common in different corners of the world I guess!

And I don't see the girl name association personally. I get it- Belle and Amy. But Bellamy is a name itself, and I think Bell is totally fine for a boy/man. Again, could just be the different nature of Australian culture, more laid back etc.

Thanks again everyone!! Flowers

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Fizbosshoes · 23/04/2022 09:22

I immediately thought if David Bellamy.
However I think name trends are obviously different in different areas. A few of my australian/kiwi friends have sons with "surname" type names (Baxter, Bailey, Miller, McKenzie) thatare not as popular here.

Justkeeppedaling · 23/04/2022 09:07

Purpleroseas · 19/04/2022 15:39

I don't think Bellamy is out there at all. It's easy to say and spell. It means 'fine friend' apparently!

It does. Bel Ami is fine friend in French.

It's awful as a first name though.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 23/04/2022 08:55

I don’t know who David Bellamy is, makes me think of Matt Bellamy from Muse which isn’t a bad association. I do quite like surnames as first names (I have Buckley on my list should I ever have a boy).

I’ve never heard anyone say not to call a child Belle/ Bella etc because they’ll be called Bellend so not sure why it would be such an issue for Bellamy. Anyway if you’re in Australia sounds like that wouldnt be an issue.

I like it and despite being a bit unusual I don’t think it’s too far out there that nobody could spell or say it etc.

AnnUumellmahaye · 23/04/2022 08:45

I don't like it. Sounds wispy like Jeremy, Geoffrey, Bellamy (Sorry to any Jeremy's and Geoffrey's out there. )

Maybepossibly22 · 23/04/2022 08:44

Bellamy was on my “I love but probably can’t use” list (after Matt Bellamy from Muse) - I don’t think it’s going to be too our there for an Australian family at all, going by the names of some of my Aussie family members!

Soubriquet · 23/04/2022 08:38

The 100 fan?

I hated Bellamy in the program. He redeemed himself slightly but not enough to make me like him. Octavia called him Bell a lot and it never sounded wrong.

TheDaydreamBelievers · 23/04/2022 08:36

In Scotland in 30s, no idea who David Bellamy is. But does make me think of Matt Bellamy. That's not necessarily a bad thing

SophieSoSo · 21/04/2022 17:10

Bellamy is a very rough housing estate near where I live, for that reason it’s a firm no from me.

Itshothothot · 21/04/2022 17:08

I only know it as a shoe brand.

TrillianMurphy · 21/04/2022 17:05

JaneJeffer · 19/04/2022 16:11

@diceydice I was joking because they're characters from Upstairs/Downstairs but I guess everyone is too young to remember.

Oh I thought you were referencing Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy who had a baby together.

Lalliella · 20/04/2022 23:56

Please don’t!

Luredbyapomegranate · 20/04/2022 20:01

Happenchance · 19/04/2022 15:37

I like the sound but think there's a risk that they will get called Belle or Bellend.

This. It’s weird. He’d abandon it for a random nickname.

How about Barnaby?

TiptowThroughTheToadstools · 19/04/2022 23:45

I think you should always consider the social implications of a child's name, after all they're stuck with it their whole life. I'd steer clear of Bellamy.

bluebunnyblue · 19/04/2022 23:27

I'm not keen....invites the nickname 'Belly' surely!?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 19/04/2022 23:23

I don't think Bell end as previously mentioned is the worry. After all I've never known any Isabelles to be teased and called "Isabellend" Why would Bellamy be any different. The only thing that I'd find concerning is that its a hybrid of 2 girls names Bell and Amy.

RuthW · 19/04/2022 22:04

Awful - sorry

KayEmAy · 19/04/2022 17:04

My first association is from the show The 100 - I love it on the show and in real life :)

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