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What’s the name of the best person you know?

134 replies

jinha · 26/09/2026 09:23

I really like hearing baby name suggestions based on real people. For example “what about the name, Arty? I grew up with an arty he was the nicest guy ever”

Share the name of someone you think is amazing and why. And / or do you know a few people with the same name and can make a statement like “I like the name Maya, never met a bad Maya.”

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Dandeloosha · 26/09/2026 13:10

George Michael.
Dolly Parton.

Two really lovely people.

You just can’t be called Dolly and not be a lovely person.

Giraffehaver · 01/10/2026 23:09

Kathleen a goddess amongst women

Parkrunday · 01/10/2026 23:14

Malcolm
Karen

kw1091 · 02/10/2026 03:24

My sister, Emily.

On the other hand Rosie is revolting, worst person I’ve ever met

User6761 · 03/10/2026 16:47

Amazing people that I am so lucky to have as friends -
Joanna
Patricia
Rebecca
Ross
Matthew

CloudyWithAChanceOfCustard · 03/10/2026 17:13

Emma, Geri, Megan, Kate

James, Nick and Ryan

earshadow · 03/10/2026 18:44

Sam

earshadow · 03/10/2026 18:45

Have experienced lots of of horrible Claires though

earshadow · 03/10/2026 18:47

I actually know loads of nice Emmas too

Enko · 03/10/2026 19:20

Taking my own 4 children out of the equation as well I do think they are thr best people but I named them.

Søren

Susan

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 04/10/2026 07:13

Ailsa
Anne
Benita
Rachel
Claire

Nigel
Paul
Derek
Jimmy
Rex

KingscoteStaff · 04/10/2026 07:32

Shaima

spiderlight · 08/10/2026 14:01

Audrey - my mum's best friend and an honorary aunt to me. She was incredibly clever, quick-witted, courageous, deeply loving, hilarious, and just fabulous. God I miss her.

A close second is my best friend Nicola - the wisest, kindest, gentlest, and mist giving person I know.

More broadly, I've never met a Sarah or a Ben I didn't like.

CrystalSingerFan · 08/10/2026 16:18

Twisting · 26/09/2026 12:50

Sue.

Can't go wrong with a Sue.

Works for boys too.

Although I'm not sure I'd want to be married to Johnny Cash. 😁

Firebird83 · 15/10/2026 21:40

Sarahs are usually nice but Lauras usually aren’t, in my experience

Orangebadger · 15/10/2026 21:42

The loveliest, kindest soul I know is a Martha

DemBonesDemBones · 15/10/2026 21:46

Geoff
Pearl
Eimear
Carrie
Jen

catdistributionsystem · 15/10/2026 21:54

I’ve liked every Chloe I’ve ever met!

bridgetreilly · 15/10/2026 23:40

Ivor

FunnyOrca · 16/10/2026 11:35

Grace for a girl.

Sam for a boy.

I actually dislike both names 😅 but the people called Grace and Sam that I know are wonderful!

FunnyOrca · 16/10/2026 11:35

Orangebadger · 15/10/2026 21:42

The loveliest, kindest soul I know is a Martha

As a teacher, I have never met a Martha with an unkind bone in their body. They are always sweethearts. Same for Nina.

FunnyOrca · 16/10/2026 11:38

RobertaFirmino · 01/10/2026 19:07

The kindest person I know is called Sarah. Also, I have never known a horrible Helen. I have met many Helens and they've all been good sorts.

Helen is what I want to call my next baby if it’s a girl ❤️ and the same, I know/have known loads and they are all great

Herstruly · 17/10/2026 13:10

For strictly feminine names, I’ve never met a bad Andrea (but only if they use the ann-dree-ah pronunciation), Annie, Ciara, Esther, Jacqueline (who goes by Jackie), Jodie (any spelling), Kay, Karen (which is quite ironic given the stigma), Laurel, Lorraine, Lucy, Naomi, Rosemary, Sarah (any spelling), Vanessa, any name ending in ‘leen’ or ‘lene’. For strictly masculine names, I’ve never met a bad Damien/Damian (also ironic given the stigma), Daniel (especially if they go by Danny), Dylan, Jacob, Lewis, Mark, Michael (especially if they go by the full name instead of Mike), Noah, Sean, Silas. For unisex names, I’ve never met a bad Alex, Cameron, Casey, Jamie, Jessie.

Wow, I’ve just realised that’s an extensive list! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some great people throughout my life.

wannabeCali · 17/10/2026 13:16

Anne

SpareMeaSecondChance · 17/10/2026 15:05

Naomi, Lynn, Danielle, Abigail, Kristen, Michelle, Camille, Eileen, Miriam, Meredith, Barbara

Christopher, Cole, Stephen, Samuel, Isaac, Eddie, Matthew, Darren

On the opposite end of the spectrum, I’ve NEVER met a nice Emily, Caroline, Maddie, Hannah, Olivia, Isabella (and its many nicknames), James, Thomas, Timothy, or William. They’ve all been quite awful/difficult and rude so have never understood why those names are so popular. I’m biased based on personal experiences, but I don’t see the appeal. 🤨 I’m saying this as someone who had a career that involved working with the public for many years.