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Nancy?

87 replies

MadameCh0let · 22/03/2008 13:42

What do you think? Is it Ouch cool, or bridge-player with her specs 'round her neck.

I'm just wondering, cos I have little to think about, whether or not the new bbc programme make it chavy? Or, would the people who take their inspiration from tv not touch a name like Nancy. I think it's quite cool; in a Lois/Margot kind of way.

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MaryAnnSmotheredinchocolate · 22/03/2008 13:42

is lovely,excellent name

cornsilk · 22/03/2008 13:42

Cool! Sid and Nancy!

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MaryAnnSmotheredinchocolate · 22/03/2008 13:43

Nancy Drew mysteries ! I think it's cool

cornsilk · 22/03/2008 13:44

I want a girl called Nancy now!

luckylady74 · 22/03/2008 13:45

The best girl name I've heard on here - far cooler than the usual ones. It was also my Nana's name, but she was not an average granny.

MadameCh0let · 22/03/2008 13:45

I'd forgotten about the Nancy Drew re-launch. Do you think there will be some baby Nancys soon. Is it the new Edith? Or is it more like the new Ruby?

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cheesesarnie · 22/03/2008 13:45

i like it but cant help think of film sid and nancy and sid saying how could you nancy in 'that' voice. lovely name

dizzychixies · 22/03/2008 13:46

I like it too

hercules1 · 22/03/2008 13:46

Love the name, nancy.

MadameCh0let · 22/03/2008 13:48

I also like Pansy. I seriously thought about Pansy when I was pg with dc1. I was told I was mad. Still like it though. And, although I don't like Queenie, I nearly posted to defend it on the old lady thread the other day.

I also like Gaylord. No, that bit was a joke.

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UnderRated · 22/03/2008 13:48

It's very American. I know lots of Nancy's over here although most are my age. I think it could be quite a cook name.

Gingerbear · 22/03/2008 13:48

Was on my shortlist, but I had DS so never got to use it.
Cool name.

ejt1764 · 22/03/2008 13:49

We considered Nansi (Welsh spelling) for DD ... I like it too - it was my Nana's name ...

MadameCh0let · 22/03/2008 13:50

What age are the American Nancys? ARe they about 60 something?

I love middle-aged chic. I'm SO bored with Victorian names. now. Bring on the Belindas and Loises and Sylvias.

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MadameCh0let · 22/03/2008 13:51

Nansí means label-conscious in Spanish....

That's not a terribly bad thing though. Could be worse.

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UnderRated · 22/03/2008 13:54

Nancys here are mid 30s+, I'd say. Lots of 50 somethings. No children with that name, although lots of Colins and Alans. My friend's daughter is Sylvia and it's lovely. I like Margot too.

I think it would be a cool name in the UK.

dizzychixies · 22/03/2008 13:57

underrated I really like sylvia/sylvie for this bump if pink in flavour but dh doesn't [humph]

UnderRated · 22/03/2008 14:01

And are you not tempted with Colin for a boy?

dizzychixies · 22/03/2008 14:02

eerrrrr, lovely as am sure it is - no!!

dd1 has decided for a girl marlee and for a boy charlie lol

UnderRated · 22/03/2008 14:05

My cousin wanted to name her new sister Lasagne

dizzychixies · 22/03/2008 14:08

tell me she's 4 as well - please!!!

am at least pleased we've progressed from baby being called Dora the Explorer - whole title, not shortened to just Dora

cheesesarnie · 22/03/2008 14:09

my older 2 wanted theyre baby brother to be kitten star.hes thomas

dizzychixies · 22/03/2008 14:11
Grin
cupsoftea · 22/03/2008 14:13

lovely name