Bellamy

[diceydice]

What do you think of Bellamy for a boy? Is it too out there?

short answer - yes

longer answer - I'm not into surnames as first names. use as a middle name perhaps?

I actually quite like it! Only problem would be nickname Bell being mistaken for Belle.

I like the sound but think there's a risk that they will get called Belle or Bellend.

Not great. Trying too hard to be different, and are you planning to shorten it to Bell?

I don't think Bellamy is out there at all. It's easy to say and spell. It means 'fine friend' apparently!

Names don't need shortening.

I have a 3 syllable name that never gets shortened.

It sounds more like a middle name that runs in a family, eg it was mother's maiden name or similar.

I immediately thought of David Bellamy and now can't get the image of a small boy with a bushy beard out of my head.

I think some surnames work as first names, but I don't think this does.

Also reminds me of David... creeping... slowly through the bushes...talking... in hushed tones...

Can't hear that name without thinking about David peeking out a big bushy shrub!

"Rummaging through the undergrowth", (or words to that effect). 🤣

It's awful. He'll be nicknamed bellend by the kids and David by adults.

No. It's really doesn't work and he'd be called Belle or Bellend at school.

It’s fabulous

@ethelredonagoodday

"Rummaging through the undergrowth", (or words to that effect). 🤣

I think you risk the nicknames…

It's not "out there", it's just awful.

Thank you all! I definitely don't want to come across as trying too hard 🙈 I guess I don't know much about the name, so didn't even realize it's more associated with being a surname!

I'm Australian if it makes a difference. So I don't think I would have to worry about the bellend association, but to be fair, if kids want to find a way to mock a name, they will! I do actually like the nn Bell, but in my head the full name would always be the written name, so no need to worry about belle spelling. My thoughts anyways

I still have plenty of time to pick a name, so I'm not stressing about it yet! Bellamy is probably my most "out there" suggestion, so I'm happy to take any opinions on it!

It will go nicely with Hudson from the other recent thread.

@JaneJeffer which thread is that?

Snap Poll www.mumsnet.com/Talk/baby_names/4529544-snap-poll
Here @diceydice

Thanks! But we already have the middle name picked out.

I loved the 100 too and my kid has a name from Supernatural but it's a no from me. Bell End is just too easy.

This is my first association with Bellamy - and a lot of other British adults my age, too! Although kids would have no idea.

www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50752089.amp

@SoupDragon

I immediately thought of David Bellamy and now can't get the image of a small boy with a bushy beard out of my head.

That’s all I can think of too.

Younger people might not make that association though.