Motley/Mötley?

Hey all, does the name Motley sound cool as a unisex name? I love Motley Crue and I have been thinking about using it but I am afraid that my child will get picked on for it. What do you guys think? Any middle name suggestions?

I think its a cool honour (after a great band), but it might be better as a middle if you were worried about it

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It does have a cool and name-like sound! However, I think it makes a better middle than a first because ‘motley’ tends to mean “mix-matched in a weird way,” or at least that’s the idea I’ve always gotten from it. I do think it would be alright in the middle despite that. Something like [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] Motley would be very handsome. [name_m]Crue[/name_m] would make a cool first or middle name, too!

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Weeelllllll…

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I’d be much more inclined to use [name_m]Crue[/name_m] / [name_m]Crew[/name_m]. I think Motley could work as a middle.

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It isn’t the most intuitive to pronounce, and may be misheard. I would keep it as a middle name.

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I do t really see an issue with it. :woman_shrugging:t2: Looks all well to me!

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I still hear the term “motley crew” get thrown about a bit so I personally wouldn’t use it, but it somes namey enough to work if that doesn’t bother you!! Kind of like [name_u]Monty[/name_u] in vibe.

Motley [name_u]Jasper[/name_u]
Motley [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]
Motley [name_u]Jude[/name_u]
Motley [name_m]Isaac[/name_m]
Motley [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
Motley [name_m]Oscar[/name_m]
Motley [name_u]Reeve[/name_u]
Motley [name_u]Julian[/name_u]
Motley [name_u]Hudson[/name_u]

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For girl combos, I was thinking maybe…

Motley [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
Motley [name_u]Jade[/name_u]
Motley [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
Motley [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
Motley [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
Motley [name_f]Ann[/name_f] / [name_u]Anne[/name_u]
Motley [name_f]Kathryn[/name_f]
Motley [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f]
Motley [name_f]Amber[/name_f]
Motley [name_u]Glen[/name_u] / [name_u]Glenn[/name_u]
Motley [name_u]Jean[/name_u]
Motley [name_u]Rae[/name_u]

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I looove Motley [name_u]Reeve[/name_u], Motley [name_u]Jasper[/name_u] and Motley [name_u]Hudson[/name_u] :heart_eyes:

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as a fellow Motley [name_m]Crue[/name_m] fan, I’d say maybe just go with Crue!!

I think Motley has some negative associations, and would be harder for a person to wear. I also just think [name_m]Crue[/name_m] sounds nicer than Motley!!

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It’s definitely a cool name and I think enough people know the term “Motley Crew” or have heard of Mötley Crüe to pronounce it right. Go for it!

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