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Everyone’s hates the name!

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flyingtnx · 16/12/2017 14:39

Baby girl name Nancy

Everyone hates the name but I love it, what do you all think?

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IVflytrap · 16/12/2017 14:40

I like it, it's classic. Smile

ShuttyTown · 16/12/2017 14:41

I like it!

SweepTheHalls · 16/12/2017 14:41

Love it

HeteronormativeHaybales · 16/12/2017 14:42

I like it and considered it as a middle name for dd. Get her a copy of Swallows and Amazons when she's older. :)

WunWun · 16/12/2017 14:42

I think it's horrendous, personally.

WhereTheFuckIsWonderWoman · 16/12/2017 14:42

I love it too!

FML2017 · 16/12/2017 14:42

I know a really cute Nancy at my son's school so I like it!

Tinselistacky · 16/12/2017 14:43

Love it!!

BrutusMcDogface · 16/12/2017 14:43

I love it! Are you still pregnant? Because people are very quick to judge names unless you've given it to your gorgeous little baby! Then they have to say it's lovely! Smile

flyingtnx · 16/12/2017 14:45

I am pregnant not aware of gender as of yet so that is my first choice for a girl Smile

DD Is trying for a baby and apparently couldn’t imagine giving her child an name as horrible as Nancy!

I think it’s different which I love about it

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SlowlyShrinking · 16/12/2017 14:46

I really like it

BrutusMcDogface · 16/12/2017 14:53

I made the mistake of telling my mum one name that I liked when I was pregnant. She scoffed at it so much, I then vowed not to tell a single soul any of our name choices thereafter! She was so annoyed that I wasn't discussing names with her, but it was her fault!

Fragglewump · 16/12/2017 14:54

Love it!

flyingtnx · 16/12/2017 14:56

Family especially seem to dislike the name! DM included! Said it is horrible, I think it’s a name that will suit the baby through all stages of life. Thought of it after watching Netflix’s show stranger things!

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Viviennemary · 16/12/2017 14:58

I'm not too keen on it personally. But I don't think there's actually anything wrong with it. It's just a like it or not keen. But it's certainly not awful.

flumpybear · 16/12/2017 15:00

Not keen but don't worry, all that matters is you like it so go for it!

May50 · 16/12/2017 15:00

Love it , go for it.

Ponyboycurtis · 16/12/2017 15:02

flyingtnx - I have a story for you Op. When I was pregnant with DT's I wanted Nancy as a name, husband really really didn't want it/like it, we didn't use it and instead picked 2 names we both agreed on BUT....... I have regretted it ever since!!! So please, for me, even though we will never meet, use it!!!!!

daisypond · 16/12/2017 15:02

I quite like it. I do see it as a diminutive, though - it's a pet form of Anne - but it's been a name in its own right for a long time now. I always think of poor abused Nancy in Oliver Twist, so it's a bit of "servant" name to me. Mind you, ex PM Cameron's daughter is Nancy.

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 16/12/2017 15:05

Like it

flyingtnx · 16/12/2017 15:05

DH isn’t too keen on the name either but I love it. We both like Sienna for a girl but I have my heart set on Nancy whereas he isn’t

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ImminentDisaster · 16/12/2017 15:06

I think it's really cute!

flyingtnx · 16/12/2017 15:09

We do have our boys names chosen so hopefully we can stick with Nancy for girl. Husband likes Lorelai but I’m not sure (I think he has a secret love for Gilmore girls)Grin

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Gemini69 · 16/12/2017 15:10

reminds me of a dear old aunt long since passed.... it's not a name commonly used... which makes it unique... Xmas Grin

purpleflower23 · 16/12/2017 15:10

Lovely name!