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Shae for a girl?

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Samzzz · 01/03/2024 17:48

I just made a post for Shiloh but my partner has now thrown Shae into the mix. We like gender neutral names but I particularly like Shae for a girl. What are your thoughts? Also would you spell it Shae/Shea/Shay/Shaye?

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Scrumbleton · 01/03/2024 20:36

i quite like it - i have a cousin whose daughter is called shay

defi · 01/03/2024 20:14

No, the important thing is whether it's a dignified and suitable name for someone to go through life with.

And you wouldn't call a child kell or char either, would you?

^ it's a real name just not an English name

defi · 01/03/2024 20:13

defi You're thinking of Shea which is either a surname (as in O'Shea) or an Anglicised short form of the male names Seamus or Seaghdha.

^ no I'm thinking of shay/shae it's an Irish first name.

coxesorangepippin · 01/03/2024 19:53

It's just a bit try hard

NoCloudsAllowed · 01/03/2024 19:51

Wafflethewonderdoggy · 01/03/2024 18:47

It’s a no from me.
reminds me of ‘Shar’ short for Charlotte or “kell” short for Kelly.
but the important thing is you like it.

No, the important thing is whether it's a dignified and suitable name for someone to go through life with.

And you wouldn't call a child kell or char either, would you?

Fuckitydoodah · 01/03/2024 19:45

Rio Ferdinand and his wife's youngest child is called Shae (a girl).

I don't hate, but I don't love it either. I think there's much nicer girls names out there.

What about Chaya? Pronounced Chi-ah. I know a lady called this, she was born in Mauritius.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 01/03/2024 19:40

The only Shae I've heard of is the prostitute in Game of Thrones.

FasterthanaButteredOtter · 01/03/2024 19:36

Shay is a boys name

Shea is a moisturising butter

Shae is a bit shite. Poor kid.

Dominoeffecter · 01/03/2024 19:04

What about Raye

NewName24 · 01/03/2024 19:01

No

Muddywoof · 01/03/2024 18:58

I live near the Shay stadium so it's an odd name to me for a person. I don't dislike it though.

MagratsDanglyCharms21 · 01/03/2024 18:51

I prefer Shayla myself..

Wafflethewonderdoggy · 01/03/2024 18:47

It’s a no from me.
reminds me of ‘Shar’ short for Charlotte or “kell” short for Kelly.
but the important thing is you like it.

TheBirdintheCave · 01/03/2024 18:44

@defi You're thinking of Shea which is either a surname (as in O'Shea) or an Anglicised short form of the male names Seamus or Seaghdha.

Foxesandsquirrels · 01/03/2024 18:40

I actually know an 18 year old Shae lol

Alaina7 · 01/03/2024 18:39

It’s a bit chavvy and also a bit beige.

defi · 01/03/2024 18:38

I think it’s awful, the sort of name i’d expect the kids on the Teen Moms programme to use!

^ it's actually an Irish name. There is a whole world and cultures outside of traditional white English names.

NotFastButFurious · 01/03/2024 18:33

I think it’s awful, the sort of name i’d expect the kids on the Teen Moms programme to use!

cyclamenqueen · 01/03/2024 18:30

I was at school with a Shae and I’m in my late fifties . I’m not a huge fan but maybe it’s due a revival . The most important thing is that you and your dh like it .

PickledScrump · 01/03/2024 18:28

I like it, it’s much better than Shiloh. I think Shae would be the best spelling. A lot of people will initially think of the prostitute from game of thrones as it was such a big show, but that association will go once they get to know your child.

Onelife2024 · 01/03/2024 18:27

I quite like it, but I prefer it as short for another name such as Shayla, Shana, Shannon maybe?

Deadringer · 01/03/2024 18:19

In ireland Shay is a fella in his 60s or older. I used to know a female Shae though and she was very cool so if you are not in Ireland, it's a yes from me.

JanewaysBun · 01/03/2024 18:18

I prefer shiloh,

Crimblecrumble1990 · 01/03/2024 18:18

I met a Shae (girl) when I was travelling - she was so gorgeous and nice I associate the name with her and so I like it. Never met anyone else with it though.

Gibs0nGirl · 01/03/2024 18:16

I love it for a boy or a girl.

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