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Girl name - Navy

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hoohaal · 06/08/2025 18:25

Is the girl name ‘Navy’ just a bit nuts?

When I first heard it I thought it was ridiculous, but now I kind of like it. The thought of shouting ‘Navy’ across the park is a bit silly though isn’t it?

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Catlord · 19/08/2025 18:35

What shall we do with a drunken sailor!! Nah, file under something ok in passing. Sounds trendy and harmless. Both meaningless and militaristic.

Catlord · 19/08/2025 18:38

I mean, nothing wrong with being on the navy

Calliopespa · 21/08/2025 10:28

ChocolateCinderToffee · 08/08/2025 18:37

I thought Grey was short for Graham.

I think it was originally, then people did start to use it as a name. It's not one I'm super fond of, but then I quite like a very classic name.

RedToothBrush · 21/08/2025 10:29

VeryQuaintIrene · 06/08/2025 18:32

Sorry, but it makes me think of Village People's gay anthem "In the Navy." Bad idea, IMO.

This.

It's awful for this reason.

RedToothBrush · 21/08/2025 10:30

hoohaal · 07/08/2025 15:48

Ok, it seems there’s a lot of no’s and a few yes’s.

There is just something about it that I love. No connection to the Navy!

I remember there was a girl in my school called ‘Red’ and I thought is it worse than that? But maybe it is hahah!!

Call her 'Puce' then.

MovingBird123 · 21/08/2025 11:42

You could always go for Nava, beautiful name, but people would assume your child is Jewish/Israeli.

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