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Can I call my child Duckie?

313 replies

magicstar2020 · 04/10/2024 18:41

I really love it.
Is it the pregnancy hormones? Or is it as great as I think it is?

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DoTheDinosaurStomp · 04/10/2024 20:02

Can you fuckie..

Loub1987 · 04/10/2024 20:02

Can you = yes
Should you = no

Kitkat1523 · 04/10/2024 20:02

just no

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 04/10/2024 20:02

I think there was a fashion model called Duckie - but it was a nickname. It actually makes sense as a nickname for something like Daphne (because of Daffy Duck), and is a cute nickname in a posh sounding/ public school sort of way. Like Bunny, Badger etc.

Do not use it as a given name though imo - especially if she goes to the local comp, I can see her being called “Fuckie” instead (or “Chucky” if she’s luckier).

maudelovesharold · 04/10/2024 20:01

Gently, as they say, op, you may not quite be in your right mind atm!
Great as a nickname though. My late Mum used to call ds1 ducky diamond when he was very little!

Strictlymad · 04/10/2024 20:01

There was a great thread the other day cakes something like what did you almost call your kid but now realise it as silly preggo hormones, people had things like mango on there, now realising it wasn’t a sensible choice. I think you would thin the same about duckie, keep it as a nickname

wwjalme · 04/10/2024 20:01

It's either pregnancy hormones or you're on glue.

No, just no.

Fridayfunny · 04/10/2024 20:00

The OP isn't coming back. Years ago a student acquaintance said she really believed that people should have to sit exams before being allowed to procreate. I thought at the time it was a harsh attitude. Then I see stupid ideas like this and think, maybe she had a point after all. I know in some countries a Registrar can refuse some names. Duckie is just so stupid and ctuel.

Whatsitreallylike · 04/10/2024 19:59

Mooburger · 04/10/2024 18:41

Good god no.

This

ReadingInTheRain583 · 04/10/2024 19:57

Duckie, if nothing else, is opening things right up for typos of dickie and fuckie.

letthemalldoone · 04/10/2024 19:56

Of course you can't and well you know that! Unless you want them to have the absolute piss taken out of them every day of their life!

Wheelz46 · 04/10/2024 19:56

UglyFatandStupid · 04/10/2024 19:54

@Wheelz46 I was thinking that too, and I love the film so much, but I was always Team Blaine, even though he was a wet blanket

Team Blaine here too, I was a huge fan of Andrew Mccarthy though, loved him in Mannequin too.

UglyFatandStupid · 04/10/2024 19:54

@Wheelz46 I was thinking that too, and I love the film so much, but I was always Team Blaine, even though he was a wet blanket

WhimsicalGubbins76 · 04/10/2024 19:53

Not unless you’re from stoke, where it’s used as a term of endearment… 🤣

Pebbles16 · 04/10/2024 19:53

If you want them to live a life of misery

ProvincialLady2024 · 04/10/2024 19:52

Naming a child is a huge responsibility.
I think celebrity "branding"
Has encouraged the wider population to be more daring with names - often to the child's detriment.

Classic names are classic for a reason.
The others are trends that will one day seem very crass and dated.

Cerealkiller4U · 04/10/2024 19:52

magicstar2020 · 04/10/2024 18:41

I really love it.
Is it the pregnancy hormones? Or is it as great as I think it is?

I very rarely veto a name as I love the name mona

but duckie….no. Nickname yes but could you ever imagine a judge called duckie…..

LetsSeeHowFarWeveCome · 04/10/2024 19:50

Absolutely Not

ProvincialLady2024 · 04/10/2024 19:49

It's a lovely pet name and do use it at home, but not as a Christian name.

Namechange5555555555 · 04/10/2024 19:47

Yes, it’s a lovely name and your child will never be bullied for it - and will look great on a cv when older 😳

ladymalfoy45 · 04/10/2024 19:47

@Catterbat Best. Reply.Ever

80smonster · 04/10/2024 19:45

What’s your surname? Please say it’s Pond.

Springadorable · 04/10/2024 19:44

I assume you hate them already