Tracy or Tracey

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This is a classic old-fashioned name, made popular by Katherine Hepburn's character Tracy Lord in Philadephia Story. It was the name of Emma Rigg's character when she became Mrs James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Classic films, classically popular name.

There are lots of famous and classy/classic Traceys. Tracey Thorn eg.

It has a 'Celtic'/Greek origin (Mediterranean coast possibly) meaning warlike. It's the Thunderbirds family name!

What's not to like?

Yuck! sorry but you asked!

I don't look at these name threads but this one caught my eye. It has confirmed that I will not be asking if anyone likes the name I have picked as someone will always hate it.

OP all that matters is that you like it.

dreamingofsun - my parents gave me an old lady name, a name of their parents' generation (I'm named after my grandmothers). It was terribly dated when I was given it and while I didn't really like it growing up, it has totally come into its own now that I am an adult.

I actually really love the fact that while loads of my peers now have dated-sounding Sarah/Claire/Karen/Joanne type names, I have a unique name - at least for my generation. You can't move for babies being given the name (it's Isobel), since the fashion-wheel has turned full-circle.

I'm just saying OP - if you really like the name, go for it. You will simply be well ahead of the curve, and by the time your Tracy/Tracey is an adult, the name will be the height of fashion.