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Why is Archie so hated on MN?

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Easelsweetie1788 · 14/03/2025 18:53

When in reality it is actually a very well liked name or is it the fact that popular used names are disliked on MN?

the only Archie I know is a very sweet little boy so no bad connotations for myself. I am
tryjng to persuade DH to let me use Archie if you have not already guessed

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Chunkilumptious · 16/03/2025 08:40

In my opinion names have developed to have a meaning and a history these diminutives are both infantile and don't have that meaning. So, Archibald, fine (not to my taste but it's a full name with a long history). Archie, no thanks.

Bluelavenders · 16/03/2025 17:21

Archie, Alfie etc sound twee and common. I also dislike the full name Archibald.

InMyMNEra · 16/03/2025 17:24

Probably because it’s a bit twee, and very popular. I work with children, and there are so, so many Alfies and Archies.

InMyMNEra · 16/03/2025 17:24

Bluelavenders · 16/03/2025 17:21

Archie, Alfie etc sound twee and common. I also dislike the full name Archibald.

Haha, snap!

Emanwenym · 16/03/2025 18:34

I just don't see the appeal. Typical name for a cockapoo or maltese around here.

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