Oakley? Too “unusual”?

[LaceyB1995]

We’ve chosen our baby boys name, we always wanted something unusual but not weird.

One of my friends has said it’s too unusual and American (even though it’s an old English name). Now I’m slightly second guessing whether it is out-there and not just unusual?

What’s everyone’s opinions on Oakley?

I haven’t come across it. My first thought was the phrase from one of the Simpsons character Okely Dokely.

I think we’re going to stick with it, we love it and havent heard of any where I’m from at least we’re prepared for sunglasses comparisons now haha

Sunglasses.

Love it.

It reminds me of an outdoorsy skater/surfer. Sunglasses definitely come to mind. But I do really like it!

As long as you don't mind having to say "yes, like the sunglasses"
It's a handsome and distinctive name, if you love it then choosing something you don't love won't feel right.

Sunglasses for me, they are a huge brand.

Its really popular as a girl's name in America.

I like it better as a boy name. I like the nickname Oak. But I'm American so I'm used to this sort of name trend! I mean I'm naming my daughter Harlow!

Oakley is also a sunglasses brand so I personally dont know that I can get past that association. Reminds me of my brother's sunglasses. Hes like obsessed with Oakley glasses. But it is trending here in the states but for girls.

I think it’s lovely, but then I know one and he’s one of the nicest kids ever!

I think overpriced sunglasses and nothing else. Sorry.

It isn't an English first name.

I'm sorry but I think it's ridiculous. I could see it as a surname but absolutely not as a first name. Please rethink!

It's the name of the village my Bil lives in.
Just don't move to west Buckinghamshire

I like it 🙂

Daft tbh

I love it; it was on my shortlist.

Rayban is better, nn Ray.

Isn’t it the talking tree in Everything’s Rosie?!

It's been the surname of a number of children I have worked with.

A bit too try hard.

It's in the same category as Jayden etc. for me... Dislike it a lot.

I know 2 dogs called Oakley.

It is ok and better for a boy than a girl. Have heard it as girl name too.

Oakley dokely. So No.

I know one and most people raise eyebrows when they hear of it - they automatically think of the big old wrap around sunglasses 😎

@everyonefreeze what do you mean “try hard”