What do we think of Riley?

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Have loved this name for a long time but aware it’s become quite common! I don’t know the sex yet so considering this for a boy or girl. Would appreciate any honest advice!

Pretty grim for girl or boy really. Definitely downmarket. Agressive on a boy, harsh on a girl.

Not my style (im not a fan of surname names although it’s not the worst); a bit dated (a firm noughties style name) and I’ve known a lot of naughty Rileys.

In America or Australia Riley= Surfery boy/ girl with naturally bleached blonde wavy surf hair.

In England Riley= naughty boy at school. In my local accent it would be said Rahlehhhh too which makes it 100 times worse.

I absolutely love it but I couldn’t use it in this country 🙈.

I'm going against the grain... I know two boy Riley's...
Oldest is Year 7 (so a 2008/9 birth).
Lovely boy, excellent manners, top of the class and friendly
Youngest is approx a 2011/12 birth
Another lovely, good natured little boy

I also know a girl Riley who is approx a 2002 birthday. Lovely girl.

Equally I know a George, Austin, Charlotte and Georgia who are absolute nightmares ha ha