"Darcey" query....

[allydennis]

Hi everyone
Ever since I found out I was expecting me and OH have LOVED the name Darcey for a girl. However, looking through forums here and on other sites - it seems to have had a massive surge in popularity and now I am not so sure. OH is still keen but I hate the idea of DD being one of several when she gets to nursery/school etc. My current fave alternative is Romilly. My OH has a long French surname - Crouzieres. I think Romilly Rose Crouzieres sounds beautiful but OH is still leaning towards Darcey Elizabeth.
PLEASE HELP! Going round in circles here!!!!

Ally (33 + 5 with yellow bump)

ps - name we have so far for boy is Zachary Andrew. Opinions and/or alternatives appreciated!!!
xxxx

Darcey is definitely very popular and will date a DD. I think Romilly is gorgeous and there certainly won't be loads. That could be because I taught a lovely Romilly though.

I suspect you are right that Darcey will be a more common name, although not all that common.

On balance, I prefer Romilly, but both are nice.

Just a thought - what about Elodie ?

I'm not a huge fan of Zachary

Romilly is lovely. I don't really like either Darcey or Zachary, tbh.

How about a compromise? Romilly Elizabeth? Beautiful.

How about Solomon for a boy?

Hi - I adore the name Romilly but was not allowed it with my 2nd DD as I had named our first DD (tsk!) I'm not keen on Darcey but like Dulcie...
Not keen on Zachary, sorry...my fave boy name of the moment is Hugo....

I know two Darceys, so it is becoming more common. Rommily is lovely

Mmmm - Hugo is very cute! And so is Elodie, Thanks for the honest opinions. Keep them coming...

Darcey just reminds me of old horsefaced kate garraway....i think it is a very of the moment name.....Romilly is really pretty, much prettier and Romilly Elizabeth is lovely....

My favourite boys names are Matthew, Patrick and Evan

Romilly is a gorgeous name.

Totally agree with mumtoted (but perhaps I would as I have a ted myself!(Edmund)

I know 2 Darceys, I think it is getting quite popular. Go with it if you like it though!

Romilly Rose Crouzieres is totally beautiful! Stick with that!

romilly is lovely, romilly rose sound a bit like a boat so i would use romilly elizabeth, very classic.

I much prefer Romilly , especially after I heard Darce being shouted across the school playground the other day. Dulcie is also lovely.

Romilly is beautiful. Feminine and elegant.

I'm afraid I don't like Darcey or Zac, both are also quite common.

are you on bounty, OP?

My friend has a 3 week old DD called Darcey. I think it is increasing in popularity as I hear it a fair bit more that I did 5 years ago.

I tend to think of it without the D; it just sounds wrong. Romilly is nicer, and Romy is even better, imo.

I love the name Darcey, especially when you put it with Elizabeth (another name I love).

I know Darcey is getting popular but I personally haven't heard anyone with the name. Don't like Romilly, it sound like a couple of names have been chopped and put together.

MUCH prefer Romilly to Darcey.

Goes beautifully with the surname too

Blame Kate Garraway (GMTV) for the rise in popularity...

Lovely though - will always be the ballerina to me.

You can't have Darcey and Elizabeth together, not since Pride and Prejudice!!

Hi Ally,
OMG Darcey is so 'now' go for your choice, I would.