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Kelly - Opinions please

142 replies

Persianterrier · 27/01/2024 21:57

DD due in a month and Kelly is one we both agree.

Honest opinions please :)

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Berlinlover · 27/01/2024 22:09

I love it.

Confused2124 · 27/01/2024 22:08

Don’t let other people opinions determine the name of your baby. You will find people who love and hate every baby name, so best to just stick to one that you and your partner like

Amalienborg · 27/01/2024 22:06

I actually really like it! It's sweet and cute for a child but also works for an adult too.

We recently had a Kerry join the family. People would probably make similar comments on here about 70s dated, but in reality everyone says how lovely it is to hear it used again.

Halfbakedbrisket · 27/01/2024 22:05

@SilverBranchGoldenPears is a perfect example, she will be 70 when your own Kelly is 20. She will be rare at that time, especially among all the Olivias and Sophias.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 27/01/2024 22:03

well I’m 50 and there were lots of Kellys at school so I’d assume it was either a family name or you love the 70s!!
Not my cup of tea sorry

Halfbakedbrisket · 27/01/2024 22:03

DanceMumTaxi · 27/01/2024 22:01

Dated, but not in a cool granny chic way.

Maybe not right now, but by the time she is 20 most other Kellys will be pensioners with 3 or 4 generations between themselves and her.

Halfbakedbrisket · 27/01/2024 22:01

I don't see anything wrong with Kelly. I am a Gen Xer and know plenty of Kellys in our generation, but so what? If you both like it use it OP.

AtLeastHalfRelieved · 27/01/2024 22:01

I quite like it.

Her actual peers won't have any particular associations with it either!

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 27/01/2024 22:01

I like it, I know some lovely Kelly's and you wouldn't hear it around for sure. Like it for a boy as well

Grazyna80 · 27/01/2024 22:01

It’s not a horrible name, but for some reason, vapid blonde comes to mind!!

DanceMumTaxi · 27/01/2024 22:01

Dated, but not in a cool granny chic way.

catagoryA · 27/01/2024 22:00

its fine! have you thought about Kayleigh?

fruitbrewhaha · 27/01/2024 22:00

Blimey.

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Persianterrier · 27/01/2024 22:00

Hahaha... the depths of 1978! Is it too dated ?!

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quietnightmare · 27/01/2024 21:59

No

Hermittrismegistus · 27/01/2024 21:58

Horrible.

LividBreeze · 27/01/2024 21:57

You asked for honest, so I’ll wonder if you were messaging from the depths of 1978.