So here is my current list of names
https://nameberry.com/userlist/view/44436
What do you think?
Oh, dear… [name]WAY[/name] too much. [name]Burleigh[/name] is just a fancied-up spelling of burly, which is an adjective defined by Merriam-[name]Webster[/name] as “strong and heavily-built; husky.” [name]Bear[/name] is a noun. [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Bear[/name] is therefore essentially a descriptive phrase, which could be cute if you were writing a children’s book about an overweight forest animal. However, it is downright cruel as a name for an actual boy. I think all forms and spellings of “burly” should be avoided in child-naming, and if you must use “[name]Bear[/name]” it would be best to use it without pairing it with any sort of adjective.
Yes, it is too much.
I quite like [name]Seamus[/name] [name]Bear[/name]…
Maybe [name]Atticus[/name] [name]Shire[/name].
Never ever give a child the name [name]Burleigh[/name]. I can’t imagine the torture the poor kid would endure if he was overweight. And [name]Bear[/name]? Really?
Agreed. Completely.
It’s essentially an adjective and a noun, and fairly accurate ones at that! I mean, come on. [name]Burly[/name] bear? Come on. Yes, it’s [name]WAY[/name] too much.
My sister’s husband has a brother called [name]Bear[/name] but [name]Burleigh[/name] is way too much for me. [name]Burley[/name] [name]Bear[/name] brings to mind a bumbling, clumsy, huge [name]Bear[/name]…I mean c’mon.
Ok yes I agree that [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Bear[/name] is way too much, but for the record my great uncle [name]Burl[/name]'s full name (born in the late 1910’s) was [name]Burleigh[/name]. Not outrageous or misspelled or unheard of.
I like animal names in general, and I really like [name]Bear[/name] [name]Burleigh[/name] would always sound like “burly,” though, which I don’t think is a terribly appealing descriptor, even for a boy.
Side note: My little boy’s nickname is “[name]Bear[/name].” It has nothing to do with his actual name (it’s [name]Holden[/name]…my mom called him Holdybear when he was an infant, and the “bear” part stuck:)) but it’s what I call him at least half the time.
[name]Burly[/name] bear…nope, I’m sorry, I would not do that.
I think he’d get jokes about being a “bear.” As in a burly, bearded gay gentleman.
From your list, [name]Seamus[/name] is gorgeous. [name]Seamus[/name] [name]Linden[/name] gets my vote.
Since you like [name]Otis[/name], what about [name]Orson[/name]? It means bear, so you could use [name]Bear[/name] as a nickname and he’d have a very dignified full name to fall back on.
Where does your interest in the name [name]Abbott[/name] come from? Is it a family name? It does have a nice sound, but it’s a little heavy to me. [name]Orson[/name] [name]Bishop[/name]?
[name]Orson[/name] [name]Abbott[/name] wouldn’t be half bad, but [name]Orson[/name] [name]Elliot[/name] would be nicer…
I guess I should first say I don’t find [name]Burly[/name] to be an offensive descriptive word. I would call my husband burly…big, strong, and somewhat rugged…and I love it. I think most of you think I am saying [name]Burly[/name] like portly. So I find it to be a fine name But Emmabobemma…lol! I had never even thought of the burly “bear” scenario I will have to run that one by the hubs. Also the name [name]Abbott[/name] I had seen in a name book and just liked it no real tie to anything. I don’t as much like [name]Orson[/name] though…sorry! I do like [name]Elliot[/name] for a middle name
Oh Okay! Too cute I love how you used [name]Maeby[/name]. And I love that show. So cool their are two people with little Maebys!
You’re right, this is SUPPOSED to be a supportive community.
I think it is actually kind of an awesome name, although I would probably just spell it [name]Burly[/name] - It is a unique name so the simpler spelling might make it a bit easier. I have always thought burliness was a good quality, and in fact I refer to myself a a “[name]Burly[/name] girly”
As for the teasing, let’s face it. Kids are cruel, they will find something to tease him about no matter what his name is, so I wouldn’t worry about it.
You might consider a more “normal” middle, as I have been urged to do by fellow berries for my future kids, just in case. But I say if you really love [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Bear[/name], you’ll inevitably regret not using it.
Sorry you’ve received a lot of negative responses, but I think it’s important people receive honest feedback on this site. There’s not much point in sugar-coated responses. That said, I think [name]Bear[/name] would be a nicer choice than [name]Burleigh[/name] as a first named paired with big sister [name]Maeby[/name].
Burliegh/[name]Burley[/name] [name]Bear[/name] is way, way too much. I don’t have objections to either of them individually, but together, I think you’re just asking for trouble. I think [name]Bear[/name] would work as a nickname for Burliegh.
I totally agree with mischa!
[name]Burleigh[/name] has the -leigh ending which is much more common with girls, like [name]Ryleigh[/name] (instead of [name]Rylie[/name]).
What about Burlington instead? You could use [name]Burley[/name] as nickname. Other nicknames: [name]Bing[/name], [name]Linton[/name].
Burlington [name]Bear[/name] sounds much better than [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Bear[/name] to me.
Another apology for rude comments.
Yes I think [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Bear[/name] is too much. [name]Burleigh[/name] and Maebe are too matchy for my tastes. (Maebe’s cute, if [name]Rue[/name], [name]Ever[/name], etc can be acceptable then why not Maebe, both [name]Mae[/name] and [name]Bea[/name] are sweet!)
I like the suggestion of [name]Bear[/name] its own.
[name]Bear[/name] [name]Abbot[/name]?
[name]Bear[/name] [name]Elliot[/name]?
Good luck
I had a similar problem when i was considering [name]March[/name] [name]River[/name] as a name- just didnt work very well having to non “names” together, only suggestions i got was to remove one of them or add a second middle name to break them up. like [name]Burleigh[/name] [name]Elliot[/name] [name]Bear[/name].
I dont think the meaning of burley is that negative- i think of its meaning as more strong and heavy built (but not fat) rugged manly men come to my initial reaction.
I think the main problem people have is that together it sounds like your describing a heavy built bear.