Riley or Bailey?

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Just looking for opinions on the nicest one? Thanks :)

LN is Wakeman

William
David
Edward

Much more common as surnames with -s or -es on the end.

Its only on MN they are hated names!

I love Riley out of the two.

Or -son

Not true at all usual. Lots of people ask about surname type names (modern ones like Riley and Bailey), classic names, nature names, unusual names, names from certain cultures and so on.

I think it's just a reflection of the general consensus for the British public. Look at the top 100. Wildly popular names are usually classics with veins of other trends running through the lists.

FWIW, I don't like a lot of classics either.

While MN has a demographic, I do think overall you get a good approximation of the reaction you can expect in rl. Except on here we voice it.

I don't really like surnames as names.

Of these two, I prefer Bailey (as long as your surname isn't Bridge, of course)

I prefer Bailey. It has more punch to it. 'Riley' kind of riles the jaw.

I don't mind if you say you hate them, I wanted opinions :) maybe they're better for the middle!

Is Joey any better?

Love the disingenuous "but Edward and William" are surnames. Different etymology, different historical use, different cultural associations.

I'm in Norfolk too btw. LOTS of Rileys.

Oh, right

I prefer Riley to Baily but have only known girls called Riley. They aren't my favourite names but I'm a big fan of naming your child whatever you want.

I find all the popular classic names a bit boring (even though my own DC have very popular names )

I guessed you were new to MN, I think you have probably realised by now that the MN 'collective' view has a bit of a North London vibe

I'm not being deliberately provocative, honest

Not keen OP, but it's your choice. Chose the name you love.

You've got a great, strong surname so I think you can have a less traditional first name.

Joey is a really nice name it goes well with your surname,

The only riley i know is a teenage girl
Not keen on either for boy or girl

They're both pet names in my head. But do what makes you happy.

I prefer Riley.
It sounds good with a classic middle name eg Riley James or Riley George.

I know a girl Riley and a boy bailey.

I think bailey is sweet, but comes from the old word for bailiff?

I also know a boy Morgan.

I would make sure you give him a proper 'boyish' middle name.

Bailey Thomas
Bailey George
Bailey Daniel

They are both "naughty boy" names I think. I would choose something else!

I do like Joey though!💙

Yes, what exactly are 'naughty boy' names?

I like both but Riley is my favourite.... great names!

I thought we were naming a puppy from the title... So erm ...