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Which baby names do you like but feel you cannot use?

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tnorfotkcab · 22/04/2026 21:55

I really like the name Tracey for a boy...but could never use it not on the UK anyway

Any names you want to use, but never can?

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Witchonenowbob · 28/04/2026 11:16

italianlondongirl · 27/04/2026 19:19

And Gabe is quite nice for a teen/young man

Gabe is a fabulous shortening

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 11:18

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:02

@MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo , Kelly's not been popular for girls for decades and there's Stereophonics' Kelly Jones.

The name Kelly is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach." The name Ceallach is often interpreted as meaning "bright-headed," "strife," or "warrior."

Yea I know but it's thought of as a girls name.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/04/2026 11:21

beeble347 · 22/04/2026 23:33

We both loved Basil as a royal-sounding name but didn't use it, and I'm glad. I think people would think it's a bit ridiculous

Great name for a pet though!

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:48

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 11:18

Yea I know but it's thought of as a girls name.

It's still usable. I know a male Kerry, Lindsay and Lyn.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 28/04/2026 12:25

Villanousvillans · 22/04/2026 22:09

I love Gabriel for a boy but I’d never use it.

I like Gabriel but dh vetoed it.

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 13:46

StationJack · 28/04/2026 11:48

It's still usable. I know a male Kerry, Lindsay and Lyn.

Well I didn't use it so it's irrelevant.

StationJack · 28/04/2026 13:58

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 28/04/2026 13:46

Well I didn't use it so it's irrelevant.

Not sure what your point is.

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