Which baby names do you like but feel you cannot use?

tnorfotkcab · 2026-04-22T20:55:31+00:00

I really like the name Tracey for a boy...but could never use it not on the UK anyway Any names you want to use, but never can?

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StationJack · 28/04/2026 13:58

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 13:46

Well I didn't use it so it's irrelevant.

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Not sure what your point is.

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 13:46

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:48

It's still usable. I know a male Kerry, Lindsay and Lyn.

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Well I didn't use it so it's irrelevant.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 28/04/2026 12:25

Villanousvillans · 22/04/2026 22:09

I love Gabriel for a boy but I’d never use it.

I like Gabriel but dh vetoed it.

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:48

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 11:18

Yea I know but it's thought of as a girls name.

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It's still usable. I know a male Kerry, Lindsay and Lyn.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/04/2026 11:21

beeble347 · 22/04/2026 23:33

We both loved Basil as a royal-sounding name but didn't use it, and I'm glad. I think people would think it's a bit ridiculous

Great name for a pet though!

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 11:18

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:02

@MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo , Kelly's not been popular for girls for decades and there's Stereophonics' Kelly Jones.

The name Kelly is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach." The name Ceallach is often interpreted as meaning "bright-headed," "strife," or "warrior."

Yea I know but it's thought of as a girls name.

Witchonenowbob · 28/04/2026 11:16

italianlondongirl · 27/04/2026 19:19

And Gabe is quite nice for a teen/young man

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Gabe is a fabulous shortening

Witchonenowbob · 28/04/2026 11:13

Villanousvillans · 22/04/2026 22:09

I love Gabriel for a boy but I’d never use it.

Beautiful name and I’d use it!

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:02

@MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo , Kelly's not been popular for girls for decades and there's Stereophonics' Kelly Jones.

The name Kelly is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach." The name Ceallach is often interpreted as meaning "bright-headed," "strife," or "warrior."

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 10:58

I love Kelly for a boy but thought he may not like having a name that's much more common in women.

StationJack · 28/04/2026 10:51

LittleSpeckleFrog · 27/04/2026 22:34

I have always loved Harriet my whole life, but my stepson is called Harry so no can do.

Use it anyway. I know siblings with very similar names and half-siblings with names like Harry and Henry.

LittleSpeckleFrog · 27/04/2026 22:34

I have always loved Harriet my whole life, but my stepson is called Harry so no can do.

Giraffehaver · 27/04/2026 22:23

Katherine but with our surname it's a total no no

Starbri8 · 27/04/2026 20:46

Gabitule · 22/04/2026 23:27

I love Ocean or Lake for a boy, and Rain for a girl.

I called my eldest Raine ! I’ve always loved the name , hate when she gets called Rainy , wanted to call DD 2 Lark thought it was fabulous, DH thought it harsh sounding .

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 27/04/2026 20:41

I wanted to call my first boy Beauchamp. My dh talked me out of it. I then wanted to call my second boy Beauchamp but I then had a dream with another name and went with that. My kids hate the name Beauchamp and are so glad I called them the names they have now but I still adore the name.

MrsKateColumbo · 27/04/2026 20:35

Judy

StationJack · 27/04/2026 20:34

I’m surprised by that, it’s everywhere here and everyone knows how to spell it!
Yeah, right.
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Rincoe · 27/04/2026 20:29

Thowaway · 27/04/2026 19:22

I’m surprised by that, it’s everywhere here and everyone knows how to spell it!

My brother in law has my absolute fave boys name - curse my sister I can’t use it because of her choice of husband!

I also love Angus but used to work with one who was once accidentally typo-ed to Anus on a company-wide email and I can’t unsee it!

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That wasn’t a typo - was he one?

Pricelessadvice · 27/04/2026 19:43

TheeNotoriousPIG · 26/04/2026 23:16

Possibly Teleri, because I'm not sure how a very Welsh name would work with a French surname! My family would also have problems trying to pronounce names with the Welsh Ll, or a rolled R, but I'm sure that they would do their best.

I like Damaris, Liberty and Serenity, but they might be a bit too out there and a result of having watched too many documentaries on fundamental Christians sects...

I knew a Liberty. She went by Libby mostly.
I love the name, it seems a shame she used Libby but I suppose it’s a natural shortened version of it.

Alltheusefulitems · 27/04/2026 19:39

Brownbear8 · 26/04/2026 21:14

Ooh I love Clementine, I’d love to know what you picked

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Her name is Maisie. May is a family name but didn't feel right on its own, Maisie is perfect, her own name but with a link 😊

Thowaway · 27/04/2026 19:37

TheeNotoriousPIG · 26/04/2026 23:16

Possibly Teleri, because I'm not sure how a very Welsh name would work with a French surname! My family would also have problems trying to pronounce names with the Welsh Ll, or a rolled R, but I'm sure that they would do their best.

I like Damaris, Liberty and Serenity, but they might be a bit too out there and a result of having watched too many documentaries on fundamental Christians sects...

I know a couple of Libertys and love it.

I quite liked Unity but couldn’t shake the Mitford connection!

Thowaway · 27/04/2026 19:22

OneMoreCoffee3 · 27/04/2026 19:01

Yes, it must be a common error. I know a Phoebe with similar issues

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I’m surprised by that, it’s everywhere here and everyone knows how to spell it!

My brother in law has my absolute fave boys name - curse my sister I can’t use it because of her choice of husband!

I also love Angus but used to work with one who was once accidentally typo-ed to Anus on a company-wide email and I can’t unsee it!

italianlondongirl · 27/04/2026 19:19

UnlikelyIntimacies · 22/04/2026 23:21

I know several under ten. It’s a nice name.

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And Gabe is quite nice for a teen/young man

Everlil · 27/04/2026 19:03

I like Gabriel, but I wouldn’t use it as I don’t like the English pronunciation of it.

OneMoreCoffee3 · 27/04/2026 19:01

StationJack · 27/04/2026 18:56

I have a very simple name and people often get it wrong; the vowels get transposed. It's something like Lois and they type Lios.

Yes, it must be a common error. I know a Phoebe with similar issues