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Terry?

81 replies

BewareOfTheFakes · 10/08/2026 21:13

Namechange because it’s possibly quite outing.

Is Terry due a revival as a boys name? It’s my son’s name and we haven’t met another under the age of about 50! He was named after his grandad, at the time I hated it but it’s grown on me, so under the guise of a name change I wondered what honest opinions are of the name.

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Gowlett · 10/08/2026 21:31

I don’t hate it. It’s more popular for girls?
That might be Terri. Which I like enough.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 10/08/2026 21:31

Mcann..I could be so good for you.

Justmadesourkraut · 10/08/2026 21:28

I like it! It's an unusual name (and I'd be looking for a diminutive)nickname for a baby, as it sounds quite grown up) for a baby, but I can imagine him starting school and not getting any hassle. He will be the only one probably, but it's not too outlandish. I know a Jerry and a Teddy - he fits in right alongside them!

DorsetMermaid · 10/08/2026 21:27

Hall
Wogan
Pratchett
Toweling
Yaki

GaaNeen · 10/08/2026 21:24

You gave your son a name you hate ? But it has grown on you ?
how odd ??

Sleepytimepleaseee · 10/08/2026 21:23

Ummm given he's already called Terry I'm not sure really why you're asking, but no, it wouldn't make my shortlist.