Peyton and Avery - too trendy?
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Peyton and Avery - too trendy?
| Wed, 09-28-2005 - 8:53pm |
I grew up with a classmate named Peyton (male), so I don't think of it as trendy, but I think it might have become trendy when I wasn't looking?
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Thanks to Peyton Manning (NFL quarterback), the name has become pretty popular, and it's used for both boys and girls. I know at least 2 girl and 2 boy Peyton/Paytons under the age of 6. (I'm in the midwest, by the way.)
I've seen Avery come up on this board several times (for boys or girls), but I don't personally know any kids with the name.
IMO, if you really love a name, I think you should use it regardless of popularity. You could also check the social security website to see the relative popularity of various names.
Congrats on your new baby! And good luck making a decision!
Funny you should ask about Peyton, as my DH and I were just talking about it the other day. I hear Peyton and think of a girl. Plus a friend of mine had a girl a few months back and names her Peyton. My DH said he thinks its a boy name, and cited Peyton Manning.
So I guess it truly can go either way. The only thing I worry about is that when it is like that, I think its tougher to be a boy, in case other kids make fun of it as also being a girls name.
Avery, I also think girl, but it could be just me.
Good luck!
Theresa
Take it from a lady who has an Avery, it's gotten WAAAAY too popular.
Hi Kelly -
Peyton is nms. However, I know 3 little girls with this name (5 & 2)
Possible combos:
Peyton Elizabeth
Peyton Alexandra
Peyton Isabella
Avery is ok.
For a girl I like:
Averianne - It sounds nice & flows well.
Averianne Elise, Averianne Rose, Averianne Belle
Avery - girl name:
Avery Elizabeth
Avery Danielle
Avery Rosali
Avery Noelle
Avery - boy name:
Avery James nn AJ
Avery Garrett
Avery Thomas
Avery Dominic
HTH, Let's talk again -
Donna
mom to Alexandra, Samantha & Gabriella
When I think of Peyton I think of a sexual book called Peyton Place. I don't like the name much.
Avery is much nicer. The only Avery I know is a stationery/office supply company!
Avery Catherine
Avery Abigail
Avery Grace
Peyton James
Peyton Michael
Peyton Peter
Peyton ~ girl Payton ~ boy ....... although these days I can't picture it on a boy.
Avery ~ all boy! ........ have seen girls w/ this name but I don't like it!
I don't know any in person but I've seen the names a lot online :)
They are both very trendy girls names right now. I wouldn't give either one to a baby boy now, although they used to be boys' names.
I know of 3 Averys born in the past year, and two Peytons, just in my circle of acquaintances. Aidan/Aiden is another name that is very popular and "going to the girls."
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