Darcy - girls name

[Pregnantandscrewed]

So husband and I have only one name between us that we agree on: Darcy. I love it but recently the thought of arsey popped into my head. We live in Scotland if that has any bearing. I am English but husband is Scottish. Am I overthinking it and it’s still a nice name or is it definitely going to haunt us? If you say it’s a bad idea please suggest an alternative as we are really back to the drawing board after discussing names for months! 😭

I like it - makes me think of Darcey Bussell (but I prefer your spelling).

I really like Darcy, and had never thought of it rhyming with arsey.

Do you like any of these:

Marnie
Delilah
Amelie
Iona / Ionie
Esther
Ruby

My friend has a Darcy and she has never been called arsey! Beautiful name.

I love this name !

It's gorgeous!

It's more of a surname to me.

That’s reassuring. I do like Iona. I’m pretty sure husband has already vetoed this though.

Thanks, appreciate your opinion. I’m not really fussed about it seeming like a surname if I’m honest. I am more worried about the arse connection 😂 I know some people don’t like surnames as first names but it’s not really something that bothers me. It’s also an actual first name that is widely used so it’s not like I’ve done something revolutionary with it. It’s not like calling your kid Smith or Jones.

I love it! I know a teen called Darcy and she’s never been called arsey!

Hmmm, arsey Darcy is something I've heard before, I'm not going to lie. There are so many unfortunate sayings/words linked to lots of names though, so it depends how much you let it bother you.

Daisy or Dulcie (Doll-see) have a similar sound.

It’s such a beautiful name.

I wouldn’t worry about arsey- kids can be mean and if they want to they’ll come up with a mean nn no matter the name, but hopefully it won’t ever be an issue.

I taught a Darcey once and to be totally honest with you, I never once made the connection of arsey! It’s a lovely name

My friends granddaughter is Darcy. It's a lovely name . I don't know what you mean by being Scottish has to do with it though.

Truthfully, yes. I’ve seen it written d’Arsey to poke fun. However most names will have potential for this kind of thing .

Not my cup of tea. Reminds me if Mr Darcy who I found pretty annoying.

My Darcey gets called “Dars” but not arsey. I love it!

I went to school with a Darcy. No opinions on her but I think it’s a nice name.

I love it, I know a Darcy who is mid 20s, lovely women, never thought of arsey myself, ever.

I know a Darcey and she’s an absolutely lovely 15yo girl.

Not keen just because it has the "arse" sound in the middle.
As kids we used to say D-ARSE-y.

Yes we were young and very silly

I think a lot of names will have an unfortunate rhyming word. I regularly call my own daughter Grotty Lottie, also rhymes with potty, botty etc…no nice rhyming words. I remember a friend being worried in pregnancy about ‘scabby Abbie’ but still went with the name as she loved it and has no regrets (and scabby Abbie has never been a thing!).

Definitely makes me think of arsey. It's likely to date badly plus it has several different spellings.
It's a celebrity-inspired name, and it has passed its peak.
I don't see any appeal other than a ballerina had the name, in which case, you might like Margot or Tamara.

? It’s been a name long before Darcey Bussell, so how is it celebrity inspired?

Thanks, yeah I’m not bothered about it ‘dating’ or being a celebrity name. Almost everything is a celebrity name and trends change. I don’t care about that. Not bothered about opinions on the name at all, other than the particular issue I’ve highlighted in my OP. I’m still torn as I love the name but not if everyone is going to hear arse 😂