Bailey for a boy?

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I love the character of George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, and it's the first name of a great uncle. I really like the name but I don't know if it's a bit common (yes I'm a arse for saying that but I don't know how to say it in a non-arse way). Uncle Bailey was American so I think that makes a difference.

What's the MN consensus on Bailey for a boy?

We had a dog called Bailey if that helps make up your mind!

My nephews 19 and been called bailey all his life. A friends son is 14 and also called bailey. I’ve only ever heard it as a girls name in America. Where I live it’s very much about name.

It’s a bit chavvy where I’m from

I have taught quite a few Baileys. I do not make assumptions about kids on the basis of their name, but your 'I know I'm being an arse' assessment of the Bailey demographic is pretty accurate ime.

I've never known a human Bailey, but do know a couple of dog ones.

I would think of the Old Bailey or Bailey's Irish cream if I heard it. It doesn't seem like a first name for a person.

I've taught a few too and they've been lovely. It's such a gentle sounding name. I really like it.

To me Bailey sounds quite feminine. However, my DH knew a boy Bailey so to his it's a boy name. It's on his list for any future DS'

My nephew is one of the nicest, sweetest guys, he’s great fun and going to be a good man. He’s recently got an apprenticeship in engineering in the navy. I only know these two baileys so it’s not common where I live but I can see why some people would think it sounds ‘chavvy’ but tbh I think chavvy is more associated with a certain look/behaviour and as long as your not looking or acting like that they’ll not associate it with you or your son.

Reminds me of the liquer or a dog, tbh. It's not dreadful but it is a bit tacky.

I've taught a boy Bailey and a girl Bailey. Both children suited their names and were very sweet. Neither were common :) I think it's a lovely name

Strongly dislike, but you probably wouldn’t like my taste in names, often called boring on here.

I actually like the name, but do prefer it for a girl.

I dislike surnames being used as first names. Also, Bailey's Irish Cream was my first thought.

Bit chavvy

Thanks for all the feedback!

Am I alone in thinking Party of Five?

I used to tutor a girl called Baileigh. Lovely name. Lovely girl.

@GemmeFatale that’s who my sister named my nephew after 😂 she thought he was gorgeous 😂 his little bother was named after an Australian actor/model in neighbors or home and away 😂

I mainly know dogs called bailey and the children I know meet your arse thoughts...

Sorry it’s not one for me, but each to their own.

It’s a dog name - perfect for a fat, black lab.

All the golden retrievers I have known were called either Bailey or Sammy.

Quite a nice name for a dog.

I know a 12 year old boy called Bailey (in Oz) and a labrador with the same name (in the UK)

Bailey has a sister called Shannon. A bit dated perhaps.