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Sullivan

34 replies

user990546 · 03/03/2021 21:33

Thoughts on Sullivan?
Sully as a nn

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TerribleCustomerCervix · 05/03/2021 15:12

Love it, but with our surname it would sound like an Irish estate agents.

I’m hoping for another girl so I can use Iseult nn Sully

Starlive23 · 05/03/2021 15:58

I really like it, quite unique too. And monsters inc is awesome too!

HardcoreParkour · 05/03/2021 16:01

Not keen on Sullivan but Sully is really nice!

Thedogscollar · 05/03/2021 18:43

Sully think Monsters Inc
Sully to dirty something.
Sorry OP don't like this name for a child.

Twelve8Ts · 05/03/2021 19:11

I don’t know anyone that would use that term for making something dirty.

Regarding the surname thing, boys will always have nicknames, names shortened, or some boys get called by their surnames. It’s really not a big deal.

BackforGood · 06/03/2021 17:33

I don’t know anyone that would use that term for making something dirty.

Possibly not 'to make dirty' but it is in common enough usage meaning "to spoil" or in connection with "ruining a reputation or good name".
It's quite a negative word.

ILoveShula · 06/03/2021 19:27

I am of the same opinion as BackForGood

sully
/ˈsʌli/

verb
damage the purity or integrity of.
"they were outraged that anyone should sully their good name"
Similar:
taint
defile
soil
tarnish
stain
blemish
besmirch
befoul
contaminate
pollute
spoil
mar
spot
make impure
disgrace
dishonour
injure
damage
Opposite:
purify
make dirty.
"she wondered if she dared sully the gleaming sink"

Adventing · 06/03/2021 19:28

I don't always like surnames as first names but I really like this one

VegetarianDeathCult · 07/03/2021 00:12

It’s like calling your baby ‘Jonesy.’

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