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What do you think of the name Guy?

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pgwithnumber3 · 27/07/2008 22:05

I like it, DH does and most important my dearest mother gives it her seal of approval!

What the general opinion on it though as I haven't heard it used very often?

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blueskythinker · 27/07/2008 23:20

I had a childhood friend called Guy - I adored him, and have always loved the name since.

LongLiveGreenElizabeth · 27/07/2008 23:20

like it

MarmadukeScarlet · 27/07/2008 23:25

ranting, I thought that earlier!

'my Guy' (so to speak) drives a soft top Audi TT

ranting · 27/07/2008 23:26

Well the one I know was fairly gorgeous, I have to say, although not my type (too clean cut). I like my men with a 'touch of the night' about them

Springflower · 27/07/2008 23:27

Like it

suedonim · 27/07/2008 23:32

Great name, I really like it!

singersgirl · 27/07/2008 23:52

I think it's a great name. I have a close relative called Guy.

janeashersbookofspacecakes · 27/07/2008 23:55

Yes good choice and not currently overpopular.

Monty100 · 28/07/2008 00:01

Love it there's a fella at my work called Guy and he is hot. (Far too young and gorgeous for me unfortunately).

Oh and do you remember that beautiful Elton John song 'A Song for Guy' I know the lyrics are sad but the music is beautiful.

Go for it.

Califrau · 28/07/2008 00:15

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Nappyzoneneedsanewname · 28/07/2008 11:53

The one i knew is now a copper.....

belgo · 28/07/2008 11:59

Not so keen on Guy. It's pronounced 'Ghee' in flemish, which sounds awful. It also reminds me of the last belgian prime minister.

EffiePerine · 28/07/2008 12:00

Am not entirely sure - DH likes it but I wasn't convinced as name for DC2

not a bad name but I associate it with middle-aged men

Onestonetogo · 28/07/2008 12:06

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solo · 28/07/2008 12:06

Guy Alexander sounds lovely!. As long as the surname doesn't begin with an S...initials - GAS

solo · 28/07/2008 12:07

Middle aged? NOOOO! it's a young name!

hw2004 · 28/07/2008 15:08

Like it - not one i'd considered before but think it sounds lovely.

snooks · 28/07/2008 15:24

really like it

also really like gus (as mentioned way down thread)

SoupKitchen · 28/07/2008 15:44

love it. very sentimental about the name as my grandpa was Guy and he died yesterday

hellish · 28/07/2008 15:56

love it, lol ranting I was thinking exactly the same thing.

I know a lovely Guy - one of the best people I know.

(he lives in Bath)

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Twinkie1 · 28/07/2008 15:59

The Gorilla?

hattyyellow · 28/07/2008 16:04

I love the name Guy. Would have been my first choice if we'd had a boy.

geekgirl · 28/07/2008 16:05

dh is a Guy Alexander

he's most certainly not gay

he's on the cusp of middle age though being 38

geekgirl · 28/07/2008 16:06

and he's not RnB's ex, I hasten to add