What does everyone think of Sydney

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Registered: 08-22-2005
What does everyone think of Sydney
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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 10:03am
I have two boys and I'm 9 months pregnant with a girl. My husband and I were thinking of Sydney for her name. Everyone seems to hate that name, what do you guys think, is it really bad, I thought it was cute but with so may negative opinions I don't know anymore
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 10:37am

I like it, it is cute. It has a bit of a trendy feel to it, maybe that is why some ppl don't like it, but it isn't trendy in the way that "Madisyn" and "Ayden" are, KWIM? It's just more of a modern name. I like it, I think it is cute. It's not overly popular... I know 3- two of them are age 11 and one is age 5. It suits them all well. I also just read a book where a Sydney adult was the main character, it was called Homecoming by Barbara Bickmore (amazing book). So if people say they have trouble picturing Sydney on an adult, read the book and it will seem fine.

HTH,
-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 09-29-2005
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 10:44am

We have friends who named their dd Sydney because the city meant a lot to them (they both travelled there frequently and it was the first trip they took together, so fond memories). Because I knew the personal meaning behind it, it seemed to fit, but without that connection the name is generally not my style.

FWIW, this isn't the easiest name for a child to pronounce, either. We had a book when we were young with a male character named Sidney (I believe this spelling), and we always thought it was hilarious that they'd use "Sindey/Cindy" for a boy. I swear, even when my mother tried to help us say Sid-ney, it was very difficult to get it to come out that way. LOL Just something to keep in mind.

~Kelli


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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 11:28am
Do they dislike because they think the name clashes in style with your sons names, is too popular - what do they dislike? I have always like Sydney. IMO, Sydney will age well and fits any kind of girl/woman. Sydney is one of those rare fn that ends in "y/ie" that sounds mature. Another name that fits that criteria for me is Lucy. You might also like Sloan.
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Registered: 10-27-2006
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 3:21pm
I love the name Sydney! Erin
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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 6:04pm
i love sydney!so pretty.i like sydney paige
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Registered: 01-15-2007
Mon, 01-15-2007 - 2:38pm
I could take it or leave it. I do think Sydney is very cute for a girl, but I don't like the nn Syd.