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Why is Archie so hated on MN?

80 replies

Easelsweetie1788 · 14/03/2025 18:53

When in reality it is actually a very well liked name or is it the fact that popular used names are disliked on MN?

the only Archie I know is a very sweet little boy so no bad connotations for myself. I am
tryjng to persuade DH to let me use Archie if you have not already guessed

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DivorcedMumOfAdults · 14/03/2025 19:17

Maybe it’s just because people hate Megan Markel / Sussex

Moreteaandchocolate · 14/03/2025 19:16

Archie is lovely ☺️ Some people don’t like nn’s as full names but times have changed and nn’s on the bc are normal for this generation, so it fits in perfectly with his peers.

TheDevilWearPrimarni · 14/03/2025 19:14

I don’t like it because it makes an ‘ugly’ sound in my mind. Not keen on Reggie either.
There are other ‘old’ man names which sound much nicer.

HellDorado · 14/03/2025 18:57

I think it’s just become incredibly ubiquitous. It’s not an awful name in itself.

hopesforsummer · 14/03/2025 18:56

Don’t think it is disliked but potentially it’s more about using nicknames as registered official names?

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