Farley or Farlie

[MrsBelle]

We have chosen this name for our little girl but can't settle on a spelling what are people's opinions please?

@mitogoshigg yes I don't think Judy Blume was thinking of Farley's Rusks when she created the character of Fudge - she probably just liked the name Farley.
I have no idea if it was a particularly well known name in early 70s New York where the book is set.

Charlie Barley Farley. Whyever not? Everyone loves a biscuit.

In the 70s the Two Roonies did a sketch series w8sh the characters Charlie Farley and Piggy Malone.
That and Farley's Rusks.
Just no.

Oh gosh it’s awful, sorry.

It's not a name. It's barely even a word ffs

Alright, chill the F out. The OP has said she has taken on board people’s view of the name.

I just thought rusks too.

I believe it is a Hebrew name.

@berksandbeyond it is a name but a boys name.

It wouldn't be my choice by stick with Farley, Farlie looks like some sort of spelling mistake for Fairie.

A character in Saltburn spells it Farleigh.

I don't think it'll have the association with Rusks to your daughter's generation, so I wouldn't worry about that.

It used to set like concrete!😵‍💫

@Blongers you are correct Talia is Hebrew the feminine of Tal meaning Dew from Heaven , a very old Hebrew name. I have a Talia (pronounced TaH-Lee-ah) I love the name and have only had lively comments about it, my Talia is an adult now have heard a few little Talia’s around nowadays. Can also spell it Thalia and Thalia.

I also don’t like Farley sorry, made me think of Rusks and Saltburn. There’s also a village in Scotland called Fairlie.

what about Faye Farah Faith?

Talia is a lovely name.

Farley's rusks is my first thought.

Siblings could be Kellog or Nestle.

Are Farleys rusks still on the market?
My kids have never had them. Would anyone under 40 know what they are?

Op thinking about it I think Farleigh might be a better option, also gives Leigh as an option.

There is something nice about using a family name. And if Harley is an accepted name then why shouldn't Farley or Farleigh.
My initial WTF has mellowed very very quickly, it's growing on me.

Go for it.

Yup! 🤣

How about Phloughie?

Isn't it the name of a (female) character in a Dolly Alderton novel? I quite like it. But spell it properly.

Rusks.

Rusks?

Give your head a wobble, please

@KarlaKK thanks we think so, our Talia really suits her name has always been a very unique girl

You are joking?

First thing I thought too.

Don't do it (however you spell it).

I've seen some strange names on this Board but Farley takes the biscuit.