We need help picking a name for our daughter.

amber_robley

We are having the hardest time picking a name for our daughter. She will have 2 sisters named Nataley and Kinsley and a brother named Bennett. We are keeping the name a secret from our family and friends until she's born so I haven't been able to ask anyone opinion since it will be a surprise. Thanks for your help

dramaphile

I'd go with Presley. It's not my style, but it's the best of the bunch.

missemmawoodhouse

I'm not a fan of any of these.

What about Hailey or Lily?

ecwk

amber_robley said:

We are having the hardest time picking a name for our daughter. She will have 2 sisters named Nataley and Kinsley and a brother named Bennett. We are keeping the name a secret from our family and friends until she's born so I haven't been able to ask anyone opinion since it will be a surprise. Thanks for your help

Not Presley or Blakeley but definitely not Brieley - it sounds like cheese.
Other -ley sounding names:
Beverly
Chelsea
Kimberley
Emily
Lily
Hailey (as noted above)
Molly/Polly/Shelly/ (as a nn)
Shirley

ElRuby

Oh god please not Brieley ... What is that?

mylilwildflower

Presley

_darth

Hmmm... Those are a solid start, but I think you can step it up a bit. How about Ukuleley? It's a totally cute and unique name. Also, the Y makes it feminine, obviously.

ashleyandely

I would suggest you keep looking.

LadyMillil

Not a fan of any of the options. I'd especially pass on Brieley because it will get misspelled and mispronounced all the time. Love the suggestion of Hailey.

CharmBombExplosion

They are all bad.

TattoosandLace

Blakeley is my daughter's name. We love it. That gets my vote.

momo21

I don't like any of them. Hailey is a good suggestion. Marley? Hadley?

alcrimmins

If you named you daughter Brieley, she would spend her life correcting the pronounciation. Please don't do that to her.

little_bren

None of the above. You can do better.

BlueJuice

None of these names are to my taste at all, but I would vote Presley #1, Blakeley #2, and leave Brieley off completely, as it is both weirdly reminiscent of cheese (and believe me, I love cheese) and confusing in spelling and pronunciation.

Cathhhh

None of those are my style so I didn't vote. If you're open to suggestions, here's a few other names that follow your theme.

Rosalie
Carly
Everly
Finley
Kaley
Callie
Ellie

magsugar13

my eyes are bleeding

NHKx2

Your list makes me sad. I really hate to pile on the negative feedback but they're all pretty bad, Brieley being the worst (it isn't a name, by the way). Presley is the least bothersome if you're set on these choices. I think you've been offered some really good alternates that hopefully you like!

KaLikeAWind

NHKx2 said:

Your list makes me sad. I really hate to pile on the negative feedback but they're all pretty bad, Brieley being the worst (it isn't a name, by the way). Presley is the least bothersome if you're set on these choices. I think you've been offered some really good alternates that hopefully you like!

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Latina211508

Sorry I personally do not like any of these names. I'm assuming you like girl names ending in a Y. Suggestions;
Bethany
Wendy
Cindy
Molly
Holly
Cecily
Emily
Kimberly
Melody
Zoey
Ruby
Whitney

susykat77

I agree with most of the previous comments. I really do not like any of your options and hopefully you can find another name that pp have suggested. Good luck.

jenna8984

None of the above. Sorry.

bbiutmcph

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

groovylocks

Why? Just... Why?

TattoosandLace

bbiutmcph said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated.

And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

nurse714

I think they are all horrible,especially Brieley. I think Hadley is a great suggestion.

bbiutmcph

TattoosandLace said:

bbiutmcph said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated.

And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

As many have pointed out in the past nms is not exactly helpful and it's broad as an answer. People come here for honest opinions on first impressions of names. There are also actual studies that talk about names first impressions and social class. That being said you have to quit taking things personally. This is not the first time you have found a thread which has a name and then got bent out of shape. I've wrote and rewrote several times how to even finish this and can't find the right wording. But I guess, I'll try the best I can, we don't comment on already born children here, just opinions people ask on potential names and what their thoughts are. You can't take it personally of a name you used and loved doesn't get glowing reviews, you didn't ask and no one is talking to you or about you. Some people here don't like one of the names we used but I don't take it personally as I'm not asking about and we loved it and used it. However I've also used this board to help narrow my lists because sometimes you don't know what a stranger would think of a name and it help eliminate my girls name list by reasons I wouldn't think of. I didn't find anyone rude didn't get upset it's pointless considering I asked for input. Nms isn't helpful but someone saying omg it sounds like (insert something gross) that's helpful not rude. Same as when I see my son's name posted for opinions I don't tell people they are rude if they think it sounds like a douchebag or a rocker or a whatever else, I've already decided and not asking for input

CharmBombExplosion

TattoosandLace said:

bbiutmcph said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated.

And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

It's not rude, it's an opinion of the names and my impression of these names also. People post their names here knowing that they are going to get an opinion, you can't tell people what type of opinion is acceptable and what isn't. In this case nms doesn't cover it.

If I were thinking of using a name that many people associated with uneducated and low class I would certainly want to know that and take it into consideration before I name my child that.

NHKx2

The difference between the blunt and honest opinions provided here and simply saying "NMS" is that "NMS" implies that the names are perfectly good choices, but I personally wouldn't choose them. For example, Matilda is a perfectly acceptable name, but it is "NMS" personally. Brieley...well that is a horrible, made-up name and should not be anyone's style. The OP asked for opinions and she got them. Better that she find out what people really think of the names while she has a chance to come up with alternates. Being soft and gentle doesn't help anyone, least of all her future daughter. 

Jessie42613

TattoosandLace said:

bbiutmcph said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated.

And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

I would argue that harsh, blunt opinions are more important on this board than any other.

People forget, the name you pick for your kid will affect them forever. If I'm about to name my kid something stupid, I need people to tell me *exactly* what they think of when they hear the name. And if strangers think the name I like makes my kid sound low class, I'm sure as hell not going to choose that for my child.

mamakculb

NHKx2 said:

The difference between the blunt and honest opinions provided here and simply saying "NMS" is that "NMS" implies that the names are perfectly good choices, but I personally wouldn't choose them. For example, Matilda is a perfectly acceptable name, but it is "NMS" personally. Brieley...well that is a horrible, made-up name and should not be anyone's style. The OP asked for opinions and she got them. Better that she find out what people really think of the names while she has a chance to come up with alternates. Being soft and gentle doesn't help anyone, least of all her future daughter. 

Perfectly said! I completely agree!

OP, I also agree with PPs that all 3 name choices are pretty bad, Brieley being the worst of the 3. Presley is best out of your choices, or you could think about some of the alternatives listed here.

TattoosandLace

bbiutmcph said:

TattoosandLace said:

bbiutmcph said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style

Aubrey
Kylie
Kendall
Kendra
Marley
Hailey
Mackenzie
Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated.

And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

As many have pointed out in the past nms is not exactly helpful and it's broad as an answer. People come here for honest opinions on first impressions of names. There are also actual studies that talk about names first impressions and social class. That being said you have to quit taking things personally. This is not the first time you have found a thread which has a name and then got bent out of shape. I've wrote and rewrote several times how to even finish this and can't find the right wording. But I guess, I'll try the best I can, we don't comment on already born children here, just opinions people ask on potential names and what their thoughts are. You can't take it personally of a name you used and loved doesn't get glowing reviews, you didn't ask and no one is talking to you or about you. Some people here don't like one of the names we used but I don't take it personally as I'm not asking about and we loved it and used it. However I've also used this board to help narrow my lists because sometimes you don't know what a stranger would think of a name and it help eliminate my girls name list by reasons I wouldn't think of. I didn't find anyone rude didn't get upset it's pointless considering I asked for input. Nms isn't helpful but someone saying omg it sounds like (insert something gross) that's helpful not rude. Same as when I see my son's name posted for opinions I don't tell people they are rude if they think it sounds like a douchebag or a rocker or a whatever else, I've already decided and not asking for input

I will agree that NMS can be unhelpful now that I have stepped away and thought about. I can see that "I don't like those, but here are some suggestions that seem to fit the style/theme/etc you like." can be very helpful.
I wasn't so much upset about a particular name, though since I named my daughter one I obviously like it. I was more upset that with responses such as "my eyes are bleeding" that offer no constructive help to the OP.
In rereading your original post, I realize you had good insight in your comment and while basically saying "I don't think those are good choices", you have other suggestions that seem to fit what the OP was looking for.

mthoomom

Sorry, but I agree that they sound "low class" and trendy. It's your kid, so if you love the name, use it, but names generally carry connotations with them, and not all of them are good. Presley is probably the best out of the bunch. 

DisneyIsabelle

I completely think you should go with a name that you and your partner love. If you don't care about other's opinions of it, than no worries. If you do care about the general public's perception of the name you choose than I suppose taking these comments into consideration is useful.

The names are not my style, but every person is different. I definitely understand the desire to have a unique name that is also pretty.

Hey, you never know what may become more popular. When I was growing up Isabelle was completely uncommon and I never had any classmates with the name, I actually thought my name was kind of weird. Well, you can see how that's changed over the past 5 years or so, it's SO popular. 

lalala2004

Still scrolling for a "none of these" option. Can't find it.

groovylocks

TattoosandLace said:

Not one of them sounds like a solid name that ages well and to a stranger the first impression upon seeing them is poor. Some names give off an uneducated lower class impression and people judge that. Here are some suggestions that may fit your style Aubrey Kylie Kendall Kendra Marley Hailey Mackenzie Michaela

That's a pretty rude thing to say that they "give off an uneducated lower class impression". Kendall makes me think of the Jenner which doesn't exactly scream sophisticated. And honestly, why can't people just say "not my style"? There is no need to say "my eyes are bleeding" and things like that. NMS gets the point across without sounding like a total jerk.

Robert is "not my style". Chad is "not my style'. Beulah is "not my style".

A name like "Raistlynn" (Or other misspelled, made up jumbles of letters) is ugly and distasteful. 

There IS a difference. 

Perhaps there is a difference to snobs. Perhaps I'm a snob. So be it. I think there are some things in this world that are worth being a snob about. A word that is forever associated with a human being, that identifies them in this world and that they can never escape without an expensive trip to the courthouse is worth a bit of snobbery.

JenniferAlley13

Wow people can be so rude! Sorry for that! I really like them all! Blakely is on my list so I voted for that  

missemmawoodhouse

JenniferAlley13 said:

Wow people can be so rude! Sorry for that! I really like them all! Blakely is on my list so I voted for that  

Thanks for bumping a 2.5 week old thread to finger wag. OP hasn't even been back since 1/26  

flowerintherain

Brynlee? 

eightynine

Please none of these. I like Blake for a girl if you remove the Ley. The rest are awful.