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Funinthesun31 · 22/01/2023 05:43

I am 6 months pregnant with my first dd and I really like the name Stacey. My dh likes it too but not quite as much as me. Everyone I've mentioned the name to really don't seem to like it. A few have said it's dated and others haven't really been able to give a reason why they just don't like it. After googling I saw it's hardly used anymore and I thought it was a shame. I thought with women like Stacey Dooley and Stacey Solomon being on tv it may have had a revival but it doesn't look like it has. I know there was the Stacy's mom song but that's old now so I didn't think that would put people off. I was just wondering what other people thought and if they think it's a good name to use or if not if are there any similar names that may be good to use

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Fundays12 · 11/02/2023 20:57

It does seem a bit dated but i might be biased a the only Stacey I ever met was a nasty cow.

SylvanianFrenemies · 11/02/2023 21:00

Ripe for a revival, along with Lauren, Nicole/a etc.
Will probably be very cool in 10-20y and your DD can be ahead of the curve.

sanityisamyth · 11/02/2023 21:02

Awful.

DillDanding · 11/02/2023 21:03

I hate it. It’s like Sharon or Tracy to me. Just a naff name from the 70s.

DorisParchment · 11/02/2023 21:06

Horrible. Every Stacey I’ve met has been as thick as pig shit. I’m sure there are some lovely ones out there, but it conjures up a picture for me of a fat woman with lank, stringy hair, who breathes through her mouth with her tongue sticking out a bit.

RosesAndHellebores · 11/02/2023 21:12

The only Stacy I've met was born in 1960. I also remember Stacy Dorning an actress. Black Beauty I think. I associate with a very beautiful, dark haired woman. It doesn't have the Tracey/Sharon vibe at all.for me but I think Tracey is a pretty name made famous by Breakfast at Tiffanys I think.

catinboots123 · 11/02/2023 21:13

What about Stassie? Possible nn for Anastasia?

Ameanstreakamilewide · 11/02/2023 21:16

Funinthesun31 · 22/01/2023 05:43

I am 6 months pregnant with my first dd and I really like the name Stacey. My dh likes it too but not quite as much as me. Everyone I've mentioned the name to really don't seem to like it. A few have said it's dated and others haven't really been able to give a reason why they just don't like it. After googling I saw it's hardly used anymore and I thought it was a shame. I thought with women like Stacey Dooley and Stacey Solomon being on tv it may have had a revival but it doesn't look like it has. I know there was the Stacy's mom song but that's old now so I didn't think that would put people off. I was just wondering what other people thought and if they think it's a good name to use or if not if are there any similar names that may be good to use

My son has always told me that if he had a baby sister, he'd want to name her Stacey.

Then i always start singing 'That's not my name!'
🎶 They call me Stacey! 🎶

FadoFado · 11/02/2023 21:16

RosesAndHellebores · 11/02/2023 21:12

The only Stacy I've met was born in 1960. I also remember Stacy Dorning an actress. Black Beauty I think. I associate with a very beautiful, dark haired woman. It doesn't have the Tracey/Sharon vibe at all.for me but I think Tracey is a pretty name made famous by Breakfast at Tiffanys I think.

Holly was Audrey Hepburn's character's name in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Tracy was the name of Grace Kelly's socialite character in High Society.

Blessedtobeamum · 11/02/2023 21:22

How have I got to 47 without ever hearing that song?

Blessedtobeamum · 11/02/2023 21:25

Blessedtobeamum · 11/02/2023 21:22

How have I got to 47 without ever hearing that song?

Ah. It was released the year I had my daughter.

RosesAndHellebores · 11/02/2023 22:06

@FadoFado yes indeed.

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