What do y’all think about the boy name Downey? It’s originally a last name, like [name_m]Robert[/name_m] Downey [name_m]Jr[/name_m], but I think I thought makes a nice first name. Unfortunately I couldn’t find it on here. So tell me what y’all think about it!
I actually think Downey would make a cool name and I especially love the RDJ association, which would be my first thought upon hearing this name. I see no reason why it shouldn’t work.
ETA: I didn’t think about the slur and, while I don’t associate it personally, it definitely isn’t positive. Maybe stick to it as a middle?
I think Downey would be a good name, but I think it would easily lead to bullying.
Sorry I’m not a fan, it doesn’t sound like a first name to me. But I could see it maybe as a nickname. I just think of downy detergent.
Where I live and likely other places, being called a “Downy” is a horribly insensitive and crude way to call someone stupid/retarded/etc as in a reference to Downs Syndrome. I would not use it as a first name under any circumstances. I have actually ended friendships over people using this insult.
I’ve heard the same thing, where I’m from…people used to love to call my cousin this terrible term 
Beyond that, it reminds me of the detergent brand and I can also think of a few things that could lead to teasing during puberty. I just don’t think this is a wise name to use, at least as a first name. If it had been a family name or something, then I could at least see that as a legitimate reason to consider it, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. I don’t mean to come off as harsh, but there is just a lot of things that make me uncomfortable about this name and how “cool” it sounds doesn’t take away from that.
My mind goes straight to detergent. Sorry 
Downey sounds like an insult, so I’m not a fan.
I’m not a fan, I see bullying with that name too.
I agree. The horrible insult was the first thing that came to mind. Plus “downy” as an adjective meaning a bit hairy isn’t a particularly pleasant image.
In theory it’s nice, but my first thought is fabric softener.
I wouldn’t recommend Downey, at least not as a first name. I thought of the horrible slur as well.
All I think of Ultra Downy.
THanks for all the input!
I realize it could lead to bullying especially in public schools, but I am not planning on sending my child to a school as I believe in homeschooling.
[name_f]Every[/name_f] name has good traits and bad nowadays, so for now I’m still considering it! Thanks so much for your thoughts!
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