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Boys name- Arley?

38 replies

TulaWula · 28/03/2019 18:35

What do you think about this name?
I really like it... I keep thinking no, it sounds like someone dropping the ‘H’of Harley.... or I’m naming after Muhammed Ali and that it sounds like Arlene.

These things put me off briefly but then I like the name again and keep going back to it.

What are your opinions on it? I like the sound of the old names that are making a comeback like Arthur, Albie etc but they are all too overdone so I wouldn’t use them... I found Arley on an old names list and loved it.

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Nowayorhighway · 25/02/2020 16:08

Sounds like Harley in a Northern accent.

sawyersfishbiscuits · 25/02/2020 16:31

I really quite like it. I don't like Carley/Marley/Harley etc...

I've also been to Arley in Worcestershire, it has a lovely old railway station and steam trains.

Ari is also quite nice (pronounced ARR-EE)

Cakefat · 25/02/2020 17:19

Yes, that's where he's named after it. I used to go with my nan as a kid and I've got lovely memories. But it's not where he was conceived (I was asked by creepy bloke at garden centre soft play when he wrote the name on the wrist bandAngry) blurghhhh

sawyersfishbiscuits · 25/02/2020 17:53

Haha @Cakefat what a creep!

DoctorBambino · 25/02/2020 20:14

I like Arley

Strongmummy · 25/02/2020 20:16

Arlo is nice

123Dancewithme · 25/02/2020 22:31

I know one who spells it Arlie.

Palavah · 26/02/2020 09:00

Are you trying to avoid a Spanish first name? If not, something like Alejo?

ArleyW · 23/09/2023 00:33

my name is Arley and I love It because its so unique

peaceinourtime · 23/09/2023 08:59

Nice, different I would suggest just use Ali which of course is the pronunciation for Al-i. Ari is also something else to consider.

user1492757084 · 23/09/2023 11:15

Arley is sweet. I like the hare's meadow meaning.
It is a variation of Harley but that's okay.

HeyYouWithTheSadFace · 23/09/2023 22:44

Arden?

Daisybuttercup12345 · 24/09/2023 00:33

Yes sounds like Harley without the H.
Really dislike it.
Arlo?

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