Nancy?..

[babyfish2]

What's your opinion on the name Nancy? I'd like to know if anyone associates it with anything in particular and just a general consensus!

It has a cute, pleasant sound but I wouldn't use it as a given name myself. I associate it most with the tragic woman in Dickens "Oliver" personally, as I don't know any in RL. But even if I didn't, to me it is either more a nn (for classic Anne or Frances); or very trendy and will likely date quite badly - as Nancy is both part of the trend for retro/vintage names (like Ivy, Ada etc) but also part of the nickname trend too (see Evie, Ellie etc). Sorry to be negative, OP.

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate all of the comments.

We have a Freddy already and think Nancy goes quite well. I'd not heard of it being associated with homophobic slur so will have to do some research into this.

I think people would have the same opinion on my sons name regarding it sounding more so like a nn. We didn't decide to use Frederick on his birth certificate as we simply didn't like it, he can obviously still refer to himself as Frederick as he gets older, should he want to!

lovely name!

I love it.

I associate it with the Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazing books. The character Nancy was awesome. Her “real”name was Ruth but she was a pirate and pirates are Ruthless!

I don't like it because it reminds me of the film of Oliver! and that rendition of As Long as He Needs Me. I love the book Oliver Twist, but that film still overshadows

I rather like it, but I wouldn’t use it. I do think of poor wretched Nancy from Oliver Twist, so that puts me off. Also the homophobic slur -Nancy boy etc.

It definitely was homophibic slur too, although you probably have to be over 35ish to know that, so it'll be irrelevant to your baby. Placebo had a song called Nancy Boy!

I love it. I have heard of Nancy boy etc, but that insult is so so dated and will not be making a comeback. Go for it!

Thanks everyone! I'm in my early twenties so I've really never heard of 'Nancy boy' etc, really interesting, I would've been none the wiser! It's the only name we're loving at the moment

I really like it - mostly because it's the name of the pirate in Swallows and Amazons.
I do know one - she's 17 now - she's very feisty, a brilliant dancer and clever too. So I think of it as a strong name.

My grandmother is called Nancy and she's 91. Personally, I really dislike it in a small child as it's so old fashioned, but I guess it's better than Edith or Edna?

That said, people may well hate my children's names, so I wouldn't worry too much about what other people think. I would never say anything to anyone about their or their children's names in real life though.

It makes me think of David Cameron's daughter. I'm not overly keen.

I love it

My Nain and Taid used to have a lovely cat called Nansi (Welsh spelling). I loved that cat so positive associations for me.

In my 30s and not familiar with it being a homophobic slur.

Yes I love it. I think the "Nancy boy" thing was an issue in the 90,s not sure abut now. (Now have Skunk Anancy in my head.)

Very North American/Canadian old fashioned name.

Lovely. And a bit different without being naff and modern

I really like it - associate it with the "pirate" from the Arthur Ransom books (I also like Peggy)

I do like the vibe of it. It’s the sort of name that ticks all my boxes. Sweet pretty and frilly. However I can’t stand the sound of it.

I love it.

Think of Nancy from Oliver Twist.

Love it. It was my lovely grandmother's name, so I have very positive associations. I don't see it as a nn, just like very few people would see Sadie as a nn for Sarah.

Obviously Nancy is a nice person in Oliver Twist, but she gets murdered by a violent man - I think that's an unpleasant association?

It's my favourite girls name ever. If I have a girl one day that will be her name 100%.

I love it!

I think it's Pansy that is the homophobic slur no? although I also like the name Pansy. I like Posy as well.

I love Freddie and Nancy together btw