Is the name Roy dated and sounded cute?

[olivia1324]

We are expecting a DS anytime now and I am having second thoughts on the name, Roy.

DH really likes the name but I am just worried that this name is dated and sounded cute?

I love it, I think it's very cool.

I know a newborn baby Ray(mond) so think Roy is of the same ilk?

It's absolutely awful imo. Sorry.

How about Rory? It's similar and very sweet but good for all ages

I love it. If I had ever had a baby he would of been a Roy.

I named the dog Roy instead.

I really like it.

I know a newborn baby Ray(mond) so think Roy is of the same ilk?

I think Ray is nicer sounding, like ray of sun. Roy has quite a harsh oi sound to my ears.

I think it is very dated too.

There is a little boy called Roy in DD's class and his name really suits him. I don't think it's outdated at all.

If you like it, go for it.

Ray is much better than Roy.

It’s awful sorry.

Horrible. What about Barry, it has a much nicer ring to it. Or Keith.

Retro. I quite like it. And if you like it, go for it.

Please don't. Instantly think of Roy Whiting.

@SnowyPetals

Roy is 65 and has mates called Howard and Les.

This made me laugh. FIL is 67 and two of his friends are Roy and Les! No Howard though, two Mikes, a Graham and Des.

Royston Royston (keeps repeating it to myself) that is all

I think it’s very cute. Grandparen names always come back, look at all the Florence Ivy Frankie etc.

Also perhaps Rory?

It is dated but no worse than names like Stanley, Ralph or Leonard which are popular on here.

Roy is rather old-fashioned, makes me think of Roy in Coronation Street

Roy is someone from an Alan Bennett monologue who wears a beige raincoat and lives with his mother.

I rather like it (but prefer Ray) and love the Roy Cropper character!

Roy Cropper , no old mannish

Roy's Rolls.

Royce
Leroy

• use Roy as nickname for either

MN's favourite Christmas couple: Janet and Roy