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What do you think of Cary?

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AnnieDelores · 05/12/2010 15:06

Ok...another thread from me. We're currently down to 3 names now...

Edward (but calling him Teddy)
Llewellyn (Llewi)
Cary .......too feminine do you think?

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Maisiethemorningsidecat · 05/12/2010 15:13

It sounds too much like Gary, the name that the 70s tried to forget...

Much as I love Cary Grant, it's not a name I'd go for - sorry.

Northernrose · 05/12/2010 15:18

How would you pronounce it? -
I've heard 'Care-ee', 'Carry' and in America (where I know a couple of girls called Carey) it has been pronounced Kerry..?

I think it's ok, but prefer both Edward (Teddy) and Llewellyn (Lewi) by a long way tbh!

colditz · 05/12/2010 15:27

Cary - isn't that a medical term for a whole in the tooth?

RockinRobinBird · 05/12/2010 15:29

I like it and you don't hear it very much which is always good.

thumbplumpuddingwitch · 05/12/2010 15:32

holes in the teeth.
I know a female Carey as well. Still sounds like holes in the teeth.

PigeonPie · 05/12/2010 15:35

Cary, to rhyme with Mary is a female family name of mine which was taken from a surname in the 19th century. I love it for a girl, but them I'm biased!

MadamDeathstare · 05/12/2010 15:37

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cece · 05/12/2010 16:29

Makes me think of holes in teeth!

Edward is lovely BTW

Bue · 05/12/2010 16:52

I love it. There's a 20-something male character on The Good Wife called Carey.

Rhubarbgarden · 05/12/2010 18:37

Makes me think guinea pig. Oh no that's cavy.

Komondor · 05/12/2010 19:33

Edward is my fave.

tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:05

Cary Grant Smile

tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:05

Aren't holes in teeth called CAVITIES?

Northernrose · 05/12/2010 21:11

tammy - yes they are, but they're also called 'caries' Smile

although the name Cary doesn't make me think of teeth at all tbh!

tammytoby · 05/12/2010 21:36

Oh, thanks Northern, I hadn't realised that. I still think of Cary Grant when I hear the name Smile.

cece · 05/12/2010 23:29

dental caries

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AnnieDelores · 06/12/2010 14:50

Well it seems like a 50/50 for Cary! Shame as I only think of Cary Grant and never think about dental caries or furry rodents! It goes well with DP's sirname too which is Brooks. Still, the mumsnet jury is harsh, but fair (I think)

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ConstanceFelicity · 06/12/2010 14:51

I think of Carey get out your cane (Joni Mitchell)

Rafi · 06/12/2010 14:58

I like the association with Cary Grant but I'd be more concerned about it sounding like Carrie.

MerryMarigold · 06/12/2010 15:00

I love Cary actually.

takethatlady · 07/12/2010 10:48

My step-dad is called Cary and my mum is called Karrie. No lie. When you answer the phone at their house and someone asks for Cary/Karrie, you have to say 'Mr or Mrs?' Xmas Grin

Like it though - don't think it's too feminine.

takethatlady · 07/12/2010 10:49

Pronounces it 'Carry' by the way, as in rhymes with 'Gary'

Hedwig3 · 07/12/2010 10:56

Cary - please go for it! Xmas Envy

ShoppingDays · 07/12/2010 12:12

Edward - like, but prefer Ted/Ed as a nickname. Teddy is a toy's name

Llewellyn (Llewi) - not keen personally but nothing wrong with it

Cary - sounds feminine

MrsvWoolf · 07/12/2010 12:16

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