What do you think of the name Fernley for a girl?

laurla05 · October 2015

My husband and I really like nature names and came across Fernley for our little girl. My husband is in love with it! I've never heard it used though and am curious what others think. Is it more masculine or feminine sounding? Do you like it or is it too obscure?

valeriemarie24 · October 2015

Fernley is a big no.

If you like nature names there are tons of great ones, like:

Ivy
Flora
Fern (without random -ley ending)
Aurora (like the northern lights)
Luna
Willow

Plus many more that I can't think of at the moment.

daystardreams · October 2015

I like Fern. I'd side eye Fernley big time. Fern is a spunky uncommon but lovely nature name all by itself. No need to make it youneek.

Miss Lilac · October 2015

Nope.

bbiutmcph · October 2015

Adding Lyn/ley to names is generally a big no and a big no here. Fern is fine and unique enough by itself.

I also like

Flora
Dahlia
Winter
Rosa
Daphne
Aurora
Hazel
Holly
Magnolia
Olive
Pearl

ashx3renee · October 2015

Yeah I don't care for Fernley at all, but Fern is nice.

EmeraldSea · October 2015

Fernley to me brought to mind Fern Gully.

Fern is ok. If it's the sound you like maybe consider Leah as a middle name or felicity as an alternative

ambercakes92 · October 2015

I dislike Fernley but quite like Fern.

little_bren · October 2015

No Fernley.

FutureMrsCaesar · October 2015

I don't like Fernley or Fern for that matter. There are lots of nice nature-inspired options, those aren't it.

klirwin82 · October 2015

Fern is great, very cute. Fernley is kind of ugly.

Other thoughts:
Willow
Birch
Ivy
Pearl
Cypress
Rose
Amber
Autumn
Winter
Summer
Blossom
Poppy
Coral
Daisy
Laurel
Lily
Opal

eastdurian · October 2015

I love Fern... hate Fernley.

laurla05 · October 2015

I'm sensing a common theme here

Thank you ladies for your feedback!

SnarkasaurusRex · October 2015

Fern is awesome. Fernley is made up and makes it look like you're trying to hard to be youneek.

ClaireBear90 · October 2015

What does your husband think of just Fern? I have LOVED the name since I was a little girl and read Charlotte's Web. It's pretty and youthful without being too child-ish (I had an elderly neighbor named Fern and it suited her well too). I don't think I would side-eye Fernley as much as most made up names, but Fern is so much prettier in my opinion and doesn't need to be altered.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · October 2015

Fernley doesn't sound cute to me. It sounds kind of harsh, actually. It also reminds me of the dopey landlord on Three's Company (Mr. Furley).

laurla05 · October 2015

We love Fern from Charlotte"s Web but our last name is also 4 letters and ends in "n" which my husband is not so keen on. I don't mind though. Fernley is actually an old English name but I had concerns that it sounds made up too.

Parker16772 · October 2015

I don't like Fernley or Fern. Fernley sounds masculine to me. I don't think of a cute little girl at all when I hear that more like an old man.

queenwog · October 2015

I wish you could have seen my face when I read "Fernley."

That's a no. Really not a fan.

jessielynn1 · October 2015

Nope to fernley

lm45678 · October 2015

If you really love it I would suggest Fern or Finley.

Although I think you can do better than either

oceanchild · October 2015

I LOVE Fern. Love it. I really don't hate fernley at all - in fact I rather like it, not tons though - but it does kind of have that made up feel, even if it isn't. However, if you both love it, go for it.

fwtx5815 · October 2015

Fernley is displeasing to both the eyes and ears. 0/10, would not use.

gonetothesea · October 2015

LOVE Fern. I also love Charlotte's Web. How about Fern as first name with Leigh or Lee as middle name? That way you can use both of the sounds you like!

joforyoga · October 2015

Finley would be better if you want something similar. For other outdoorsy name I like Ivy, Sage, Autumn, poppy or Willow?

janat1717 · October 2015

I like Fern but agree Fernley is a big no

kerismatic · October 2015

Nope.

groovylocks · October 2015

laurla05 said:

My husband and I really like nature names and came across Fernley for our little girl. My husband is in love with it! I've never heard it used though and am curious what others think. Is it more masculine or feminine sounding? Do you like it or is it too obscure?

fernley isn't a nature name. Fern is. Fern is adorable. Fernley is just juvenile. Go with fern.

agerstner · October 2015

One huge fat NOPE! Fern is ok but NMS. Fernley is ridiculous..

TheHauntedHauswife · October 2015

I dont love Fern or Fernley, But would pick Fern over the ley.

I love other plant and tree names such as

Willow/Willa

Wisteria

Aspen

Hazel

Juniper

Laurel

oceanchild · October 2015

I've always loved Juniper!

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