First name Pallace for a girl?

[veluwe2025]

I just finished reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and love the name Pallace, and also the character she was associated with. Since we're in Europe as well as Asia, this name works well for both places.

But what do you think of the name Pallace?

I have a very rare name for the UK, so does my child, and I’m usually all for unusual names, as in Classic or Greek mythology names, unusual and quirky nature names or names that work in different countries etc…however unless Pallace has a sentimental meaning or is pronounced differently in the country you’ll be living in, even I am a bit torn ! Each to their own however, my opinion is my own. Your child. It’s not rude or abusive or offensive, just not a nice name in how it would be pronounced by most in the U.K.

How do you think it “would work” in Europe?! I’m intrigued and suspect this is a joke post.

How about as a middle name? With Alexandra, or Krystle?

It's horrible, sorry.

I don’t like it personally but I don’t expect anyone would be brave enough to say it to your face after the fact so do as you please. Who cares what other people think.

Absolutely not. Not a name but a royal building. That kid is in for a lifetime of teasing, misspelling and frankly as an adult applying for jobs I would look at and wonder why you did that to your child.

Naming a baby isn’t a game or an opportunity to make a point. That kid has to live with that name for life. Please try again.

I assumed nickname Crystal. But there are so many nickname options!

Also strong NO.

Horrible

Dreadful.

As in Pallas Athene? I agree with pps that she’d be nicknamed Buck House, Ally Pally or Crystal.

Terrible.

Whet about Pallas? As in Pallas Athene.

lmao no 😭

I think you’re having a laugh

No, no, no, no, no

It'll be misheard as Alice.

Third person who has come along to say Pallas as in Athene would be a better spelling as it references classical mythology, and doesn’t look like a spelling mistake. But, I’m not sure it works in the wild tbh

Awful. Sorry.

I love it. But I would expect it to be spelled Pallas.

I would assume you supported Crystal Palace and roll My eyes I’m afraid. I’m really not keen sorry.

Sorry no, some names that work in fiction just don't work in real life.
A palace is a building but not a person

How about Alexandra as a first name, Pallace as middle name?

I think it would be come across to many as similar to Princezz or Qween and they might assume she had thick parents.

Pallas yes

Pallace no - it just doesn't work with that spelling, in real life

I haven’t read the book so never heard of it.

And think it odd, a non-spelling of Palace or Pallas (which in Greek classics is more often male) , and not with an attractive sound.

😂😂😂

No. It will get misspelt as Palace like the building and misheard as Paris as that’s better known as a name.

Imo it’s okay to use Pallace as a fun/quirky middle name if you love it that much (as I always think middle names are pointless unless they are something special to the parents or honour names) - but don’t give her a first name that will be a hassle for her.