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What do you think of Marley?

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HeffalumpTheFlump · 04/05/2013 17:35

Myself and DH have fallen in love with the name Marley, it's actually the only boys name we agree on!! Obviously there has been a film out (Marley and me) where the name is used for a very memorable Labrador. Do you think the name is now a dogs name? The full name will be Marley Christopher Allen (+surname)... I really love it but don't want people to think we have given our child a dogs name. Opinions please!!

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saycheeeeeese · 04/05/2013 17:36

I just see a dog...sorry :(

neverlateforwork · 04/05/2013 17:37

I only know a little girl called Marley. I know a lot of boys called Harley.

It's fine as a unisex name.

Bowlersarm · 04/05/2013 17:38

I would think dog, although his friends won't. Have you considered Harley?

ClaraOswald · 04/05/2013 17:40

I know of three Marley's. Two are dogs, the other is a girl. And a little boy Marley came into my.place of work today.

YoniMontana · 04/05/2013 17:40

I think of the dog or the girl Marley in Glee.

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 04/05/2013 17:41

There are worse things to be associated with a name other than a beautiful friendly laborador. If you like it go for it!!

Jojay · 04/05/2013 17:41

I know a little boy Marley - he's lovely.

Go for it.

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HeffalumpTheFlump · 04/05/2013 17:41

I love Harley but would be stealing it from a friend :(

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seeker · 04/05/2013 17:41

The ghost in A Christmas Carol.

Bowlersarm · 04/05/2013 17:42

Could you ask her of she minds if you use it? Some people wouldn't care at all, only a few might.

burberryqueen · 04/05/2013 17:43

I met a little girl called Marlee or Marley she would be about 14 now, I think it is/was actually a girl's name so would definitely think twice before calling a boy that - how about 'Eekamouse' or 'Buju Banton'?

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HeffalumpTheFlump · 04/05/2013 17:44

Apparently if it's spelt Marley its for a boy, if it's Marlee or similar it's for a girl?

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HeffalumpTheFlump · 04/05/2013 17:46

Also the DH doesn't like Harley Hmm apparently the M makes all the difference!! Confused

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burberryqueen · 04/05/2013 17:47

anyway if you like it, use it....

Bowlersarm · 04/05/2013 17:51

Use it. You'll regret it if you don't.

LookingForwardToMarch · 04/05/2013 17:54

I love it!

Mind you my dalmation is called Marley Bob Cecil the Third

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Rhubarbgarden · 04/05/2013 19:40

I would assume you were Bob Marley fans

tilder · 04/05/2013 19:42

What rhubarbgarden said.

cookielove · 04/05/2013 19:43

The little girl in I am legend is called Marley Blush that i know that!! Which makes me think its a girl name, but i do love it Grin for both sexes!!

AuntieStella · 04/05/2013 19:45

It's always been a four legged name to me. Before the film, I knew several ponies of this name.

AnneEyhtMeyer · 04/05/2013 19:58

First thought: ghost
Second thought: dog

AnneEyhtMeyer · 04/05/2013 19:59

Oh and third thought: vinyl floor covering

SingSongMummy · 04/05/2013 20:01

Doesn't A Christmas Carol by Dickens start with 'Marley was dead'? Cool name though.

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HeffalumpTheFlump · 04/05/2013 20:03

Not a massive bob Marley fan, DH is though! Thanks for the opinions, it seems to be a mixed bag really! I do love it, iv got a few months left to decide so I'll keep thinking about it :)

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