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Is Connie Clyde a nice name?

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Bellalily99 · 06/07/2025 21:53

We have been using the name Connie for our baby girl bump most of the pregnancy and I really love it however I am worried that it doesn’t go with our surname Clyde.
is it too similar to the Bonnie & Clyde reference or do you think people will not associate the two?
we are thinking middle name Mae. Are surnames really that important to consider?

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Foreverm0re · 06/07/2025 22:06

Instantly thought of Bonnie and Clyde, sorry.

Plantladylover · 06/07/2025 22:04

Oh lord no nit at all. Bonnie and Clyde.

You'd be setting your child up for a lifetime of piss taking

Wemdubz · 06/07/2025 22:04

Bonnie and Clyde didn’t immediately spring to mind for me. You could go Connie-Mae Clyde which may break it up a bit?

Moreteaandchocolate · 06/07/2025 22:03

Sorry I don’t think you can.

youreactinglikeafunmum · 06/07/2025 22:00

I'm sorry, no, it gives off criminal vibes xx

user1478188491 · 06/07/2025 22:00

Nope Bonnie and Clyde came to mind straight away!

BCBird · 06/07/2025 22:00

Noooo. The name Constance is lovely but doesn't go with your surname. Could you put it as a middle name?

TheyFuckYouUpYourMamAndDad · 06/07/2025 22:00

Please don’t 🥴

Radionowhere · 06/07/2025 22:00

People would get used to it but expect raised eyebrows and the odd chuckle.

McCartneyOnTheHeath · 06/07/2025 21:58

You can't do that to the poor bairn!

FKAT · 06/07/2025 21:57

If you want your daughter to be a depression era armed robber, go for it.

Spies · 06/07/2025 21:57

No, it's a lovely name but you honestly can't with that surname.

IReallyLoveItHere · 06/07/2025 21:57

Bonnie Blue came straight to my mind - not an association you want!

Wirdle · 06/07/2025 21:56

You can't!
Though it does sound lovely

ScratCat · 06/07/2025 21:56

No, sounds ridiculous with your surname.

VictorianScreenTime · 06/07/2025 21:55

I thought Bonnie and Clyde too!

BingoWasHisNameOo · 06/07/2025 21:55

I did think Bonnie and Clyde automatically I’m afraid!!