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Bailey for a boy?

32 replies

littlebigplanet · 15/01/2010 23:32

I really am liking the name Bailey. It's quite unusual and quite cool I think!

What do you lot think? What do you think when u hear the name?

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derrymac · 15/01/2010 23:42

I quite like it, but maybe bit odd cos of being a surname itself.

Squishabelle · 15/01/2010 23:55

Yes definitely a surname. Maybe its just me but I dislike surnames as first names. Sorry. But if you like it go for it.

TigerDrivesAgain · 15/01/2010 23:57

It's a dog's name. Specifically an overweight and not very bright chocolate lab.

Well, that's the only Bailey I know apart from the Irish cream.

littlebigplanet · 15/01/2010 23:58

Hmm maybe it's just a bit too unusual :S

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displayuntilbestbefore · 16/01/2010 00:08

Don't like it, I'm afraid. Doesn't it mean 'bailiff'?

JamesandHisFlamingSword · 16/01/2010 01:54

Sorry - don't generally like surnames-as-first-names.

These sort of names are getting more and more popular (I think it is an American thing)

Maleeka · 16/01/2010 02:09

Like it, we have a lovely Bailey at my nursery, he's adorable and really suits his name

helenwombat · 16/01/2010 04:59

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HappyBump · 16/01/2010 05:27

I quite like it. I think of an American tv series called Party of Five and one of the children in it was named Bailey.

persephoneplum · 16/01/2010 07:42

Bailey is really common here, and a bit chavvy. I think it's awful.

bellissima · 16/01/2010 08:54

Were you watching the prog on 60s photographers the other night? To me 'Bailey' is a drink, or David...

Jojay · 16/01/2010 08:58

Not keen - sorry.

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 16/01/2010 09:02

I like it, when I was younger I always said I would use it if I ever had a boy.(due to watching party of five)
However My horse came before my dcs and I used it to name him instead.

I also know a dog called Bailey too.

dawntigga · 16/01/2010 09:05

My sons middle name is Bailey - didn't use it as a first name as I didn't want him to get bullied at school.

ThrplllesToThoseThatDon'tLikeItTiggaxx

Pingpong · 16/01/2010 09:25

best suited to a dog

earlyriser · 16/01/2010 09:39

I know a girl called Bailey.

ilovesprouts · 16/01/2010 09:46

bailey chavvy !!!!!!!!!!! my cuz has a boy called bailey ,if you like it use it !

MrsvWoolf · 16/01/2010 09:46

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FlightAttendant · 16/01/2010 09:52

Sorry but it rhymes with so many other names

I'm afraid it is a bit 'common' round ere

If you really love it then it doesn't matter what others think, everyone hates my son's name but I care not

FlightAttendant · 16/01/2010 09:55

Bailey
Kaylee
kayleigh
Hayley
Jay-Lee (yes reallee)

Daley
Taylee

you get the picture

FlightAttendant · 16/01/2010 09:55

Bailey
Kaylee
kayleigh
Hayley
Jay-Lee (yes reallee)

Daley
Taylee

you get the picture

FlightAttendant · 16/01/2010 09:55

sorry the blooming dollar signs came up
I hate it when that happens

suwoo · 16/01/2010 09:57

I don't think Bailey is unusual at all, plenty of boys and girls here in Manchester called Bailey or Baylee or even Bayleigh.

Chavtastic. Sorry.

BooHooo · 16/01/2010 09:58

I like it spelt Bailey

missmama · 16/01/2010 10:43

I know a lovely grown man called this.
And also 2 preschool children.
A lovely name. A tad unusual. Fulfills all my requirements.
Go for it.

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