Braelyn

nattn

Does Braelyn sound like a made up name? Any likes/dislikes about it? I usually don't like "different" type names, but for some reason, I think Braelyn is pretty.

Helenahhandbasket

It does, sorry.

IMO, it's just not pleasant sounding.   

MrsTBird

Yes, it sounds made-up. It's extremely trendy. I don't like it.

Zimger

I don't like how it sounds, sorry.

nlscroggins

not a fan. looks very made up and trendy with the ae and the y... just not my style at all. but if you love it, use it! 

oliversmom03

Sounds very made up. NMS at all. 

gutsymama

mj.reilly:

Yes, it does. I think it's awful. It doesn't sound different. It sounds trendy, youneek, and "Teen Mom" ish. I can't picture an adult named Braelyn, let alone a professional woman. That and the whole "bray" sound of a donkey is not attractive at all.

All of this, especially the bolded.  

gimmietimmies

mimi4347:

mj.reilly:

Yes, it does. I think it's awful. It doesn't sound different. It sounds trendy, youneek, and "Teen Mom" ish. I can't picture an adult named Braelyn, let alone a professional woman. That and the whole "bray" sound of a donkey is not attractive at all.

All of this, especially the bolded.  

+1

capulet

It sounds made up and all kinds of trendy.  Super NMS.

MrsNCT

yes it sounds made up to me and it's really not my style

ordinary1

It sounds made up and the spelling is youneek.  Overall this name is too special snowflake for me.

CiderWench

Braelyn doesn't just sound made up, it is made up. And, like a previous poster said, it reminds me of a donkey (bray: to utter the loud, harsh cry of a donkey).

magsugar13

Mochadoodle

I dislike it. Sorry.

WashingtonQueen

Braelyn is horrible!!

annieravensfan528

In all honestly, I think it's horrible. Sorry OP.

kleigh926

Add me to the "reminds me of a donkey" list. That's the first thing I think of every time I hear this name. Not a fan.

mel1987

I like the way it sounds. I also like Braeden for a boy. BUT i'm not using either because they are too trendy.  If you love it, go for it! 

kindershlitz

I like Braylon. On a boy- if you like U of M you know what I'm saying. 

brighteyes2123

A close friend has a son named Braeden and a daughter Braelynn... nms, but it suits her.

ZoeMay06

I'm sorry OP, but I really REALLY dislike that name. Yes it's super trendy and made up sounding. AND it combines two of my naming pet peeves, the 'ae' letter combo and tacking 'lyn' onto the end of a random syllable and calling it a girl's name. Now that I've realized that, it might actually be my most hated girl's name.

anvloveskme

Agree with everyone else - possible alternatives: Brynn, Brenna, Brienne, Brianna

HBGroz6912

Wow, I am kinds shocked at the responses. Aren't all names made up? They came from somewhere. Anyway, its a famous basketball player. Male spelled Braylon. I think it sounds girly though and considered Braylen for a girl. And when I told people everyone loved it. If you like it go for it.

mrsjollybrown

Guess I'm the oddball I like Braelyn. 

LizbethWenhold

I like it. I heard it first watching ESPN, Braylon Edwards is a pro football player. 

Guillerma

HBGroz6912:

Wow, I am kinds shocked at the responses. Aren't all names made up? They came from somewhere. Anyway, its a famous basketball player. Male spelled Braylon. I think it sounds girly though and considered Braylen for a girl. And when I told people everyone loved it. If you like it go for it.

 

just because people tell you they "like it" doesn't mean they really do. You probably just have polite friends.

 Sorry OP, I agree with previous posters. Sounds very trendy, made up and "teen mom." Not to mention to very feminine at all. 

mrsjollybrown

Guillerma:

HBGroz6912:

Wow, I am kinds shocked at the responses. Aren't all names made up? They came from somewhere. Anyway, its a famous basketball player. Male spelled Braylon. I think it sounds girly though and considered Braylen for a girl. And when I told people everyone loved it. If you like it go for it.

 

just because people tell you they "like it" doesn't mean they really do. You probably just have polite friends.

 Sorry OP, I agree with previous posters. Sounds very trendy, made up and "teen mom." Not to mention to very feminine at all. 

i like it because it doesn't sound like a typical girlie name.  But then my future LO name isn't girly either if its a girl.

this decaf life

I definitely think it sounds made-up, I don't like it

MrsJ723

MrsTBird:

Yes, it sounds made-up. It's extremely trendy. I don't like it.

BC&LM

nattn:

Does Braelyn sound like a made up name? Any likes/dislikes about it? I usually don't like "different" type names, but for some reason, I think Braelyn is pretty.

It's not my style. Like the male name Brayden, I hear it and I think about a donkey braying.

groovygirl858

I think if you like it, you should use it. I wouldn't let the opinions about a name sounding "made up" stop me from using a name I like.

From Behind the Name:

"It should be noted that all names had to invented at one point. Normally, the term invented name refers to one of the following.

1. Names that have been recently created by combining letters and syllables for a pleasing sound.
2. Names based on vocabulary words that have not been traditionally used as names.
3. Names created by authors, possibly even with invented etymologies (see Tolkien)."

I do not see anything wrong with using an invented or "made up" name.  

 

hoopduck

I like the name, but for a boy only. Sorry

LovestruckAJ

Sorry OP. Another nay.

HBGroz6912

Guillerma:

HBGroz6912:

Wow, I am kinds shocked at the responses. Aren't all names made up? They came from somewhere. Anyway, its a famous basketball player. Male spelled Braylon. I think it sounds girly though and considered Braylen for a girl. And when I told people everyone loved it. If you like it go for it.

 

just because people tell you they "like it" doesn't mean they really do. You probably just have polite friends.

 Sorry OP, I agree with previous posters. Sounds very trendy, made up and "teen mom." Not to mention to very feminine at all. 

First, I have only discussed most my names with a few people and we are honest that's why I chose hose people. And Braylen was a name I had on a list with ds2 but had a boy. When I was pregnant with number 3 two different friends told me I should add that back on. So trust me I lie to people all the time I know what you are saying. However, there are people who like the name reguardless of what this site says. I have lurked on here and its the same style old names or top 20. If I see Henry, Graham, Edward, Sophia, Emma, Claire I am gonna barf! I would rather have a 'made up' name vs the same name everyone else picked.