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Marley - boy's name

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reporting4 · 03/08/2023 12:31

Hi,
We love the name Marley for our little boy due later this year.
Aware Marley & me was a popular film years ago where Marley was a dog so people may think it is a dog name.
We love it especially as we love softer names but great to get some opinions!!
Any thoughts on this name? ☺️
Thank you

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reporting4 · 03/08/2023 13:03

Theoldwoman · 03/08/2023 12:58

It’s quite popular in NZ, mostly for boys but know of some girls with the name too.

Thankyou, I know of a few little boys and one girl too

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reporting4 · 03/08/2023 13:02

Chersfrozenface · 03/08/2023 12:48

It's always reminded me of Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol - he's the first ghost Scrooge sees.

But I do know a grown-up Marley, dad to two kids, so I suppose you get used to it on a particular individual.

Thankyou! I do agree you sort of associate a name with someone once you know that person

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reporting4 · 03/08/2023 13:01

FayCarew · 03/08/2023 12:58

@reporting4 , the thread title is "Marley - boy's name ". Even I couldn't miss that.
You asked what people would think. I think dog's name, unisex name, floor tiles, Bob Marley, Scrooge/Dickens.

Haha sorry you never know on here sometimes! 🙈 Thank you for your opinion though it is all appreciated x

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Theoldwoman · 03/08/2023 12:58

It’s quite popular in NZ, mostly for boys but know of some girls with the name too.

FayCarew · 03/08/2023 12:58

@reporting4 , the thread title is "Marley - boy's name ". Even I couldn't miss that.
You asked what people would think. I think dog's name, unisex name, floor tiles, Bob Marley, Scrooge/Dickens.

Chersfrozenface · 03/08/2023 12:48

It's always reminded me of Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol - he's the first ghost Scrooge sees.

But I do know a grown-up Marley, dad to two kids, so I suppose you get used to it on a particular individual.

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reporting4 · 03/08/2023 12:40

FayCarew · 03/08/2023 12:37

It seems to be popular for dogs, and it's more used as a boy's name than a a girl's. It makes me think of floor tiles.

It would be for a little boy☺️ thank you x

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FayCarew · 03/08/2023 12:37

It seems to be popular for dogs, and it's more used as a boy's name than a a girl's. It makes me think of floor tiles.