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Patrick or Heath?

37 replies

MissNothing · 12/01/2024 10:09

Hi!

We’re set on a girls name but really stuck between these two names - middle name would be David, surname Gray.

Any opinions on them or anyone who has used either of these names?

Thank you!

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Sandysandwich · 12/01/2024 10:37

They're nice names, I'd use Patrick as Heath Gray sounds a bit like a crayon

user1492757084 · 12/01/2024 10:36

Both are handsome.

Doublebiscuit77 · 12/01/2024 10:35

Patrick is a great name.

NotFastButFurious · 12/01/2024 10:26

Patrick is a great name. I don't like Heath at all.

Whataretheodds · 12/01/2024 10:20

Patrick is much nicer and works better with your surname

QuiltedHippo · 12/01/2024 10:20

I LOVE both these names (and also struggled with boys names), I think Patrick goes best with your surname though even if Heath is slightly my more preferred name.

KirstenBlest · 12/01/2024 10:18

Patrick. Heath Grey sounds like a colour.

Wytchy · 12/01/2024 10:18

I quite like Heath as a name but Heath Gray is a bit abrupt.

Patrick Gray is lovely.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 12/01/2024 10:17

Patrick, by far.

Wrongsideofpennines · 12/01/2024 10:17

I would go with Patrick. Having first and surnames with just one syllable doesn't sound as good.

I have a friend whose toddler is Heath, I don't think it really suits him and unfortunately hasn't really grown on me in 2 years. It reminds me of Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights and that Kate Bush song.

SiobhanSharpe · 12/01/2024 10:13

Patrick is a lovely, classic name that is not common enough in this country to either be in fashion or fall out of it.
Unfortunately Heath reminds me of Heath Ledger.😥

Wictc · 12/01/2024 10:09

Patrick goes better with your surname, but I like both.