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Girl name - Navy

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hoohaal · 06/08/2025 18:25

Is the girl name ‘Navy’ just a bit nuts?

When I first heard it I thought it was ridiculous, but now I kind of like it. The thought of shouting ‘Navy’ across the park is a bit silly though isn’t it?

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MovingBird123 · 21/08/2025 11:42

You could always go for Nava, beautiful name, but people would assume your child is Jewish/Israeli.

RedToothBrush · 21/08/2025 10:30

hoohaal · 07/08/2025 15:48

Ok, it seems there’s a lot of no’s and a few yes’s.

There is just something about it that I love. No connection to the Navy!

I remember there was a girl in my school called ‘Red’ and I thought is it worse than that? But maybe it is hahah!!

Call her 'Puce' then.

RedToothBrush · 21/08/2025 10:29

VeryQuaintIrene · 06/08/2025 18:32

Sorry, but it makes me think of Village People's gay anthem "In the Navy." Bad idea, IMO.

This.

It's awful for this reason.

Calliopespa · 21/08/2025 10:28

ChocolateCinderToffee · 08/08/2025 18:37

I thought Grey was short for Graham.

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I think it was originally, then people did start to use it as a name. It's not one I'm super fond of, but then I quite like a very classic name.

Catlord · 19/08/2025 18:38

I mean, nothing wrong with being on the navy

Catlord · 19/08/2025 18:35

What shall we do with a drunken sailor!! Nah, file under something ok in passing. Sounds trendy and harmless. Both meaningless and militaristic.

gerispringer · 19/08/2025 13:22

I know a Mauve.

Thedogscollar · 19/08/2025 13:11

Of all the beautiful names out there.
It's not a good choice.

DumpsterBagel · 09/08/2025 19:12

I like it, but then I also like Sailor for a girl 🤷🏻‍♀️ Far beyond my baby days, which may be a good thing after reading through this thread 😂

DiscoBob · 08/08/2025 18:40

I've heard it before, an Israeli name I think. But it's spelt different, like Nevi I think? Pronounced Navy.
It reminds me obviously of the military. But it's not really awful. It's quite unique. I quite like the names Blue, Violet, Indigo. Even Red is a cute name. So colour themed names are quite cute. I guess they could date badly though.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 08/08/2025 18:37

ErrolTheDragon · 07/08/2025 22:46

Grey really isn’t a great name either but at least it doesn’t mean a naval force.

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I thought Grey was short for Graham.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 08/08/2025 18:37

It's a 'no' from me. With all the lovely names there are in the world, why call ANY child that?

est09 · 08/08/2025 18:28

I think the names been ruined for me as I know siblings: Navy, Army and Sailor - but I think it is a lovely name

ErrolTheDragon · 07/08/2025 22:46

timoteigirl · 07/08/2025 22:36

Why is Gray or Grey okay for a boy and Scarlett for a girl but not Navy?

Grey really isn’t a great name either but at least it doesn’t mean a naval force.

Gouache · 07/08/2025 22:43

timoteigirl · 07/08/2025 22:36

Why is Gray or Grey okay for a boy and Scarlett for a girl but not Navy?

Well, likewise, why not Yellow or Tangerine or Purple or Brown?

timoteigirl · 07/08/2025 22:36

Why is Gray or Grey okay for a boy and Scarlett for a girl but not Navy?

Radionowhere · 07/08/2025 22:12

Awful. Just, no.

timoteigirl · 07/08/2025 22:06

Why is Gray or Grey okay for a boy and Scarlett for a girl but not Navy?

NotMeekNotObedient · 07/08/2025 21:50

Sorry OP, I don't like Navy as a name.

We know a little girl called Indigo, again not to my taste but I do think it's a little more name-like.

Actionnotjustwords · 07/08/2025 21:38

hoohaal · 06/08/2025 18:25

Is the girl name ‘Navy’ just a bit nuts?

When I first heard it I thought it was ridiculous, but now I kind of like it. The thought of shouting ‘Navy’ across the park is a bit silly though isn’t it?

It may be ok with your surname but what if a child called Navy wants to marry a person with the surname White, Green, Brown etc... ? But then it doesn't matter what other people think, it's about helping children to develop self-confidence so if negative comments are made about their name, they can give a clever response.

CalliopePlantain · 07/08/2025 19:04

I don’t mind it.

I think one of the main characters in an old Judy Bloom book was called Navy.

edited: She was Davey (tiger eyes)

Calliopespa · 07/08/2025 17:54

VerityUnreasonble · 07/08/2025 17:52

Navy's brother could be called Raf, pronounced "Ahhrey-eff"

😂

VerityUnreasonble · 07/08/2025 17:52

Navy's brother could be called Raf, pronounced "Ahhrey-eff"

marshmallowfinder · 07/08/2025 15:55

Oh god, it's awful. Sorry OP.

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hoohaal · 07/08/2025 15:48

Ok, it seems there’s a lot of no’s and a few yes’s.

There is just something about it that I love. No connection to the Navy!

I remember there was a girl in my school called ‘Red’ and I thought is it worse than that? But maybe it is hahah!!

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