Carly

aubreysmom1

We love the name Carly (we want something simple but not too common), however, does it sound like a nickname for Caroline, Carolyn, etc? Or do you think it sounds fine for a first name? Our top girl choice is Carly Elizabeth- after DH's grandmother.

milkshake336

I know a few Carly's whose names are just Carly(different combos of beginning with K or ending in -ie). I also know a Carlinda but I like Carly better. I personally would choose a different spelling than Carly just because with that spelling it makes me think of the disney thing iCarly. However, her generation would likely not really know that show/product line all too much as it will likely die out, so I don't think it would be too problematic.

FirstBabyMomma

My niece is Carly Alice. Actually, she was almost Carly Elizabeth, also after DH's (her mother's) grandmother! I think it's really nice paired with a classic middle name like the one you've chosen.

SharonWantsABaby

mj.reilly:

Eh, it can work on its own. The only Carly I know is just that.

It is NMS, but I much prefer it as a nn for Caroline, personally.

This.

lelekay

I think it CAN stand alone, but I do prefer it as a NN for Caroline.

PhilsWife07

I love this name. I like it on its own or as a nn.

plunderb

lelekay:

I think it CAN stand alone, but I do prefer it as a NN for Caroline.

Agree.

Also, I don't know what your popularity threshold is, but there are 6 spellings of Carly on the top 1,000 list, not counting Carolines or Carolyns. Your spelling is around #200. 

jlhook0

All of the Carly's I know are just Carly's. Not a nickname for anything.

ang.ela23

i know 1 Carly and her name is just Carly...not a nickname for anything.

rubyjem00

PhilsWife07:

I love this name. I like it on its own or as a nn.

This.

aubreysmom1

plunderb:

lelekay:

I think it CAN stand alone, but I do prefer it as a NN for Caroline.

Agree.

Also, I don't know what your popularity threshold is, but there are 6 spellings of Carly on the top 1,000 list, not counting Carolines or Carolyns. Your spelling is around #200. 

How would you spell it? I thought 'Carly' was the more traditional ("correct") way. I'm fine with around #200...just nothing super trendy. DD's name is #40ish right now.

aubreysmom1

mj.reilly:

aubreysmom1:

plunderb:

lelekay:

I think it CAN stand alone, but I do prefer it as a NN for Caroline.

Agree.

Also, I don't know what your popularity threshold is, but there are 6 spellings of Carly on the top 1,000 list, not counting Carolines or Carolyns. Your spelling is around #200. 

How would you spell it? I thought 'Carly' was the more traditional ("correct") way. I'm fine with around #200...just nothing super trendy. DD's name is #40ish right now.

I would only spell it Carly. Anything else looks super trendy and you-neek.

Ok, that is what I think too! 

heedy07

I love it!  It's DD's name and lots of people have told us how much they like her name.  We spelled it Karly, though, only because I let DH choose if we should spell it with a C or a K and he liked the K better.  I actually prefer it with a C.

zaramarie81

I like this name. I think it's a nice name and more updated sounding than Carla. That said, it's a little on the "cute" side, and I am not sure it ages well. But, I think it ages better than something like Kaylee.

KINZYD

One of my good friends just named her baby Carly Alexis! I think it's adorable!