Hey guys! I’m new to nameberry. Despite it being “unusual” and uncommon, I really love the name [name_f]Lace[/name_f] for a first name. I think it’s so delicate and pretty with just a hint of edge. I realize that it is untraditional and all, but I wonder if people think it’s too weird??
I’m having trouble thinking of middle names. Any and all suggestions welcome!!
To be honest it is so far from classy, in my opinion. Almost on the verge of trashy. Sorry if I offend anyone :-? I’d put it up there on the list with [name_f]Misty[/name_f], [name_f]Honey[/name_f], [name_f]Brandy[/name_f] and all the gem and stone names. So yes, I think it’s too weird to be used as a name for a nice little girl. Maybe as middle name??
I love it! One of my best friends is named [name_f]Lacey[/name_f] and we call her [name_f]Lace[/name_f] all the time. It’s very pretty!
I think it’s tacky, sorry.
I prefer [name_f]Lacey[/name_f] or [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], but I don’t think it is at all TRASHY. I think [name_f]Lacey[/name_f] nickname [name_f]Lace[/name_f] is great. It seems a bit incomplete for a full name, like it should be [name_f]Grace[/name_f] or [name_f]Lacey[/name_f].
I dislike it. It’s stripper esque.
I dislike it, sorry. [name_f]Lace[/name_f] on its own sounds like a stripper name to me.
[name_f]Lacey[/name_f] is nice though, it sounds more formal in my opinion.
It could make a great middle! Some first name suggestions-
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Octavia[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilia[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
[name_f]Adeline[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]
If you still want to use [name_f]Lace[/name_f] as a first name, then maybe consider-
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_f]Elinor[/name_f]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_m]Isadore[/name_m]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_f]Yvonne[/name_f]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_m]Lucien[/name_m]
[name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] that helps. 
Agreed with pp that it would be a great nn for [name_f]Lacey[/name_f]/[name_f]Laci[/name_f]
Not my style, but I don’t see how [name_f]Lace[/name_f] is any more tacky/stripperish than [name_f]Lacey[/name_f]? It is rather unusual though so I would put it in the middle spot.
I like it! [name_f]Lace[/name_f] is really cute!
It’s one thing to say you don’t like a name and another to call it trashy and a “stripper name”. I don’t understand why people see any names for babies as sexual in nature. Are you really going to look at a baby named [name_f]Lace[/name_f] and see a stripper? I hope not… but in any case, I think [name_f]Lace[/name_f] is a very sweet name. Not everyone is going to love any name you choose, so don’t let anyone’s opinion sway you away from a name YOU love. Good luck!
It isn’t that you’ll see a baby named [name_f]Lace[/name_f] and see a stripper, no… But you do immediately think of the connotation, baby or adult. Some names have these kinds of negative and racy connotations and it is hard to get away from. No doubt there’s a whole group of names out there people associate with strippers/prostitutes, trailer trash, etc., and sure it’s unfortunate as many are nice names.
I think if a name has such strong suggestive and tacky undertones and multiple people you asked have said so, it’s probably not the best name to give it.
I disagree; although it may ring “stripper” for you it doesn’t for the poster so why put that image in his/her head? It’s not your job to name her baby, yes she asked for an opinion but it would’ve been enough to say something along the lines of “You know what, it’s not my style.” or “I don’t really like it so I wouldn’t name my child X name” and move on. There’s no reason to throw insults at a name the poster already said he/she likes a lot. I personally don’t like the name [name_f]Oceana[/name_f] [name_f]Glory[/name_f], but I would never tell you it’s trashy and you shouldn’t name YOUR daughter it because I (and however many other people) don’t like it. Think about your words. We’re all adults capable of stating our opinions in a mature manner without putting anyone (or any name) down.
I don’t think anyone who responded saying it was tacky or trashy meant it to be an insult, but as an honest opinion. The poster asked our opinion on [name_f]Lace[/name_f] and it was given. What good is it to explain why you like or don’t like a name if you don’t say why? If I were trying to name a kid, I’d want a productive response telling why it’s bad and suggested not to use it, instead of “I just don’t like it”. Especially on a forum dedicated to discussing names!
The op wanted opinions. Personally, I would want to know if a name I chose had negative associations. It’s not something I want to burden my child with.
Yes, I did ask for opinions but I never thought that I would get some of he responses I got. This is my CHILD. I would never choose the words some of you used to describe ANYONE’s name. By the way, yes, maybe the name [name_f]Lace[/name_f] sounds more adult-like than childish, but one day my daughter [name_m]WILL[/name_m] grow up to be an adult! So I really don’t see why it matters if her name doesn’t sound cute, playful or child-like. I understand that this is a forum and that I asked for advice. Some of you made some good points and were very helpful even if you didn’t like the name but some of you insulted me.
There’s a difference between informing OP about negative objective associations and personal subjective associations. If the name sounds “like a stripper’s name” to YOU, then it is a subjective association that only some people would see and is therefore unnecessary to share with the poster. For example: If I wanted to name my kid [name_m]Adolf[/name_m], it would be one thing to point out the association with [name_m]Adolf[/name_m] Hitler and another thing to tell me you think all people named [name_m]Adolf[/name_m] are alcoholics (just for example) and therefore you would never name your child [name_m]Adolf[/name_m]. See how one is informative and aids the poster in her goal and the other is completely unnecessary and borderline hurtful?
I think [name_f]Lace[/name_f] will be polarizing (I’ve only read one page of comments so far, and that’s already proven true!), but I like it okay. I’ve always preferred [name_f]Lacey[/name_f]–which I love because of a novel I read in high school and couldn’t get over how much I loved the name. It’s not even my style any more but I still love [name_f]Lacey[/name_f]! [name_f]Lace[/name_f] has very pretty imagery, though, and I like it more than I expected I would. I don’t find it trashy, but obviously others do, which is unfortunate. Then again, there are other names on Nameberry that others find lovely that seem trashy to me, so I suppose it’s just best to be kind and reserve judgment where it’s not needed. I might save it for a MN, or a novel, personally, but it does seem very nice to me. I like the idea of something like [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f]/[name_f]Elinor[/name_f] [name_f]Lace[/name_f] or [name_f]Lace[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]. Something classic to balance off what some might find very trendy and trashy.
Good luck!
Then why ask? If I said it wasn’t my style, then I wouldn’t convey why the name had concerns for me. No one insulted a baby. I think it’s better to be aware of any name hiccups BEFORE its used on a real child. We all have different tastes in names. I’m sure the op would hate my kids names. And if there were an issue with them, I would have wanted to know before they were born. I’m sorry that I offended op.