I love the name [name_u]Gay[/name_u]. And [name_m]Ive[/name_m] been loving it a lot since I’ve been thinking about it more and more. But some problems arise.
The term “gay” is an insult.
People will tease her so much for having [name_u]Gay[/name_u] as a name.
Anyways… I have some questions.
What do you think of the name [name_u]Gay[/name_u]?
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think the name [name_u]Gay[/name_u] fits in with my other names in my siggy?
What do you think of the spelling [name_f]Gaye[/name_f]? Better or no?
[name_m]How[/name_m] would you react meeting a girl named [name_u]Gay[/name_u]/[name_f]Gaye[/name_f]?
I don’t like the name [name_u]Gay[/name_u]. I find it too dated to fit in anywhere these days as a name. It just doesn’t function anymore to me.
actually, I don’t think I would pair it with your signature names. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] and [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] both feel so vintage sweet yet modern wearable. [name_u]Gay[/name_u] only partially satisfies one of these.
3)[name_f]Gaye[/name_f] doesn’t feel legitimate to me. I’ve only ever seen the name spelled [name_u]Gay[/name_u].
I would be surprised but ultimately pleased to encounter someone with such a daring throwback name. If someone has the guts to use [name_u]Gay[/name_u] in the year 2014, more power to them.
[name_u]Ever[/name_u] considered [name_m]Gable[/name_m] or [name_f]Gail[/name_f]? They closely resemble [name_u]Gay[/name_u] with much less negativity to them.
What about [name_f]Lori[/name_f], [name_u]Romy[/name_u] and [name_u]Gay[/name_u]?
And I’ve thought about [name_f]Gail[/name_f], but it just feels extremely old fashioned to me (I know how weird that sounds. XD), also I know a girl with the last name [name_m]Gable[/name_m], so it doesnt quite fit a first name for me.
I suppose it works just fine, but my first thought is [name_m]Marvin[/name_m] [name_f]Gaye[/name_f], who I’m not a really big fan of. I definitely do prefer the [name_f]Gaye[/name_f] spelling though - I’m just not sure how bad the teasing would be with it. I’m the same with the name [name_f]Fannie[/name_f] (one of my favourites); in the United Kingdom, it’s a term for your derriere, but, in [name_f]France[/name_f], and [name_m]Quebec[/name_m], it’s a rather commonly used little girl’s name.
I think I’d be a little startled to meet one, but I wouldn’t think poorly of the girl or her parents - it’s a perfectly normal name. It fits quite well with [name_f]Lori[/name_f], but [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f], [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u], not as much. I notice that your SO (or whoever it is you’re referring to in your signature) likes the name [name_f]Patricia[/name_f], which does in fact go well with [name_f]Gaye[/name_f].
Have you thought of using [name_u]Gay[/name_u] as a nn for something longer? [name_f]Lori[/name_f], [name_u]Romy[/name_u], and [name_f]Gaye[/name_f] would all connect with the short four letter nick names and then [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f], and (a longer name that matches the same style as the other two.
I think using [name_u]Gay[/name_u]/[name_f]Gaye[/name_f] as a nn for a more “safe” name might be best anyway in case of the teasing getting bad enough she doesn’t want to go by [name_u]Gay[/name_u] anymore.
I’ve thought of it, but the names you’ve listed for the full names, just dont do it for me… Ill make a post about it. And I just love [name_u]Gay/name_u on its own…
I don’t think [name_u]Gay[/name_u] is usable. As a full name or a nickname. It’s like the name [name_m]Dick[/name_m] used to be acceptable but now it’s not. I’m sorry, but [name_u]Gay[/name_u] just isn’t usable - no matter how you spell it. She will get constantly ridiculed and it’s not like she’ll be able to just be like, “ok, I want to go by [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] now.” and the teasing will stop. No. The teasing would continue. [name_u]Gay[/name_u] is not usable. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Gail[/name_f], [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_u]Kay[/name_u], [name_f]May[/name_f] or [name_u]Jay[/name_u]?
Maybe [name_f]Gayle[/name_f] or [name_u]Gael[/name_u]? I know you feel [name_f]Gail[/name_f] is too old fashioned, but to me it’s literally the same as [name_u]Gay[/name_u]. I do see how it’s a pretty sounding name. It’s relevant to [name_f]May[/name_f]/[name_u]Shay[/name_u]/[name_u]Rae[/name_u] all really beautiful sounds. [name_f]Gaya[/name_f] or [name_f]Gayle[/name_f] might be a bit smarter though… you could use [name_u]Gay[/name_u] ultimately as a nn.
[name_u]Gay[/name_u] is unusable. Spelling it [name_f]Gaye[/name_f] doesn’t make it any better. You could use it as a nickname, but she would inevitably ask you to stop calling her that eventually. I would feel bad for any kid named [name_u]Gay[/name_u] these days–I can’t imagine the kind of teasing they would get.
I have an Aunt [name_f]Gaye[/name_f] and the added ‘e’ doesn’t really disguise the matter.
It is unfortunate that this name is not useable, because otherwise it is just a nice old fashioned name with a sweet meaning. I do like it with your other signature names.
[name_u]Gay[/name_u] does not work, unfortunately, in this time generation. I agree with what you said–it is sadly used all the time as an insult and is linked with homosexuality. Kids are mean enough without any help from obscure names–so to think only of yourself when naming a child is a selfish act. Naming a child [name_u]Gay/name_u is almost cruel. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t misunderstand–it has a beautiful meaning and of course if it is a family name, there is love for the name. But outside of the family your daughter would hear taunting and most likely would be embarrassed to introduce herself with “Hey, I’m [name_u]Gay[/name_u]” and would probably get a rude reception. And sexuality can be tricky growing up anyways–what if she does fall in love with a woman?? That kind of coincidence would be just toooo much.
My aunts middle name is [name_u]Gay[/name_u], but of course she was born in the 60’s when it meant happy. She got the nickname [name_u]Gay[/name_u]-gay as a child, my mom still calls her that lol. My advice is not use the name as a first name because I believe it would cause a lot of teasing. But if you love it, use it as a middle name.
Regardless of whether gay is viewed as an insult or not, the fact remains that it does have connotations these days. So no matter whether the child grows up to be heterosexual or gay, and whether people view this as a good thing or a bad thing it doesn’t matter - there’s going to be comments either way. Someone who has to say “I’m [name_u]Gay[/name_u]” when they aren’t homosexual will find this awkward, while someone who is homosexual is going to have a whole lot of corny jokes about how appropriate their name is. Best avoided in my opinion.
I know two women with this name - one is heterosexual, one is homosexual. Neither like their name because of the connotations that come along with it.
Personally, I don’t think of [name_f]Gaye[/name_f]/[name_u]Gay[/name_u] as a name first; in my mind, it is adjective, which I try to avoid in names, lest the child be ironically the opposite, or a weirdly appropriate fit. I wouldn’t name a child [name_f]Joy[/name_f] or [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] because I wouldn’t want them to feel like they had to be happy all the time. Obvious occupational names are out for the same reason: [name_u]Poet[/name_u] who hates writing, [name_u]Hunter[/name_u] the vegan - it’s all a bit much for me.