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?

I think Farley sounds beautiful! It would suit both a sweet little girl and an older woman. I am pregnant with my first baby and will add this one to my shortlist 💛

Lots of negativity on this thread. There will always be people who hate what you choose, no matter if it’s super common or unusual. If you like the name, definitely go for it!

This seems to have really offended people. I get it's not a top 100 but I thought it was an easily distinguishable name that's Been around for years....but I get it and have taken people opinions on board 😁

@AdaColeman why? It's a actual name. So is Ada (which I assume isn't your real name).
Would you like it if someone said Ada was a "strange name"?

Does seem odd to name a child after a rusk.

Changing the spelling slightly doesn't help.

Think again, OP, for the sake of your dd.

@MrsBelle I think it would be better for a boy. Maybe save it for if you have a son one day 🙂

I think people really just want to me rude tonight 🙈

I also know it from Dolly Alderton’s memoir and think it’s nice! Hers is spelt Farly according to Google.

Fartie Farley rusk

@MrsBelle they are a bit aren't they?
Ignore them 🙂

Ignore Mrs Belle. I think most think of rusks, that's all. You've taken the comments really well. Best wishes for you and your little girl, whatever she is named.

My friend's Cockapoo is called Farley, because she's the exact colour of a Farley's Rusk......

That's actually quite cute lol

It's not what I would choose but if you like it, you like it! It's obviously not what others like but i don't think there is actually anything wrong with it. I'd say 'ey' feels like a spelling for a boy and 'ie' more for a girl, like you say.

It's a rusk!

Is your surname Rusk?

I would assume you were American. They do love appropriating surnames and traditionally masculine names for baby girls. If you must, Farley looks better.

Farrah
Fern
Charlotte nicknamed Charlie?

Fartley, by classmates at some point, is surely a certainty 😂

My mom named me a stupidest name.And went on to have 7 kids and name us all with stupid hard to pronounce names that all have to start with the same letter because she thought it was cute. Word of advice: don’t. Don’t try to be unique. Don’t try to be cute. Be sensible like I wish my mom had been. That kid has to apply for jobs later, go to school and they’re gonna hate their name like I do.

It's a name that probably wouldn't be that out there with your daughter's future classmates.

But you are setting her (and more likely yourself) up for a lifetime of people saying 'as in rusk'. It's the first thought of anyone over about 35 so that will be most of the mum friends you make, her nursery workers, teachers etc.

I doubt it will have the same connection with her age group but you've had a very clear demonstration on this thread that despite rusks falling out of fashion, it is the kind of word association you can't avoid because it's built into the public conscious.

But you know once people get over the initial What moment, is it really any different from Harley or those sorts of names?

It's certainly not miles out and it is a name unlike some of the names you get on here. I don't think anyone still gives baby's rusks - but I also know someone with surname Rusk and don't really think about it as baby biscuits

It's a surname and that etymology is bollocks.

@mathanxiety what does the name mean then?

I once.knew a girl.called Farley. She was lovely and suited her name. As far as I knew, she was never bullied for it,called a rusk etc.

Naming threads on here are always contentious.

Name your child whatever you want and enjoy it!

This is a rotten name. As something with a dumb and obscure name, please don't inflict this on your daughter.

To answer your question, I prefer the Farley spelling.

Sorry people have been so damn rude when you didn't ask for opinions on the name you and your partner have agreed on, only on the spelling.