Murphy James

kelseypie

I'm about a minute pregnant, and don't even know what I'm having, but of course am already day dreaming about names. I've always wanted to use the name Murphy James for a boy. These are both of my (deceased) grandpas' first names.

I just wanted some honest opinions before I get too stuck on it. Is it too goofy? My IRL friends who I've mentioned it to say it's legit, but I could also see them not wanting to hurt my feelings.

DS's name is William Edmond (named after DH's dad), and our last name sounds like Bieber. Thoughts? Tia!

candlequeen

I'm not fond of Murphy, but I like James. I do love when people honor loved ones with names though. sorry I'm not much help...

divinemsbee

Would you consider James Murphy? I think the MN spot is a little more anything goes and I don't love Murphy as a first name.

kelseypie

I'll definitely think about it. I just love the name Murphy so much, I'd want to be able to use it regularly! I know people probably aren't crazy about it, otherwise it would be more popular, but I mainly wanted to see if anybody would side-eye it.

It's one thing if somebody thinks, "eh, I wouldn't name my kid that", and another if they're thinking "Wtf, that poor child! What were his parents thinking!". I hope that makes sense lol.

LNic5

That totally makes sense. I myself honestly don't love Murphy and prefer the suggestion James Murphy but it's a "not my style" opinion, not a "wtf poor child" opinion. So if you absolutely love Murphy and would never regret naming him that then go for it!!

Wymasa

I love Murphy. DH would have never gone for it, but it's a good name, imo. Not too little kid sounding and not yooneek enough to receive side eyes. I can see a cute, quirky little Murphy. 

IrishTraveler

When I think of Murphy, I think of the phrase, "When Murphy comes calling..." As in, Murphy is trouble. So in my head, it has a negative connotation. I've also heard it used a lot on pets, so there's that issue, too. If none of that bothers you, it isn't a bad name, but it's NMS.

==N==

I love Murphy! And James too.
Murphy James is very handsome together.

englishtearose

Nothing "wrong" with it, but Murphy is not pleasant to my ears at all. I do like James Murphy, but I really love the names James.

CMSAV

I think it's offbeat and kind of charming. If you love it, go for it!

June2007

We almost named DS Murphy, it was my grandma ms maiden name. I love it!

shannm

To me, Murphy is a nickname and/or last name that is also frequently used when naming dogs.
I vote James Murphy.

Dr.Loretta

Murphy is the name of our next door neighbor's dog. I'd put it in the MN spot. James Murphy sounds much better IMO

ashiscute

James Murphy is infinitely better than Murphy James.  

magsugar13

I think murphy is an awful first name...James i love

DawnJM25

candlequeen said:

I'm not fond of Murphy, but I like James. I do love when people honor loved ones with names though. sorry I'm not much help...

This exactly.

KittenGator

CMSAV said:

I think it's offbeat and kind of charming. If you love it, go for it!

Exactly this. If I were close to Murphy James, I would have a world of fun coming up with nicknames for him (in an affectionate way, of course). He'd probably be the only Murphy in his class/job and nobody would have to ask "Murphy who?" I think it's a great name.