What do you think about....

[Meegs]

Kelly for a boy?? My DH and I both love it and were considering using it for our first and second sons but chickened out. As this little boy will be our third and final we are seriously considering naming him Kelly. I just wanted to put it out there and see what general thoughts I get back. I dont want to tell anyone close to us just yet as I know there are a few rellies that will think it is very wierd to name a boy Kelly.

Considering that there arent that many girls being named Kelly anymore, and that it seems to be pretty much anything goes with baby names these days I think it will be quite a strong, masculine and very cool name. ( My other two boys have very strong names).

BTW - I used to (well kinda still do) have a massive crush on Kelly Slater so that may be the reason for my love of this name.

Meegs

[Tinks]

I really like it.

[Ellibam]

i think its a fine name for a boy!! i went to school with a male jodie too so i have no issues at all

[Lolli]

I thinks that's fantastic. I have a weird/boy sounding kinda name myself, and believe me, it builds character and teaches you to stand up for yourself.

I wouldn't blink if I met a boy named Kelly- in fact, I'd think it was a great name.

[visitor1]

If u like it..use it.

I personally think its a girls only name...but thats JMO.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

I was about to say, isn't Kelly Slater a guy? LOL!!!
I think it would take a little getting used to but I don't see why not.
In Irish origins Kelly means brave warrior - very fitting for a strong boys names

[Danni]

What about Slater?? Its one of our favourite picks!

[Meegs]

Thanks for your thoughts ladies... I think we will go with it! Yay!! So excited!!

[widdly]

I think its a lovely name for a boy, but you should dfinately expect some confusion about his sex i reckon

[MusicMuma]

Its a great name. I love uni sex names myself! All the best!

[Ginger]

just wanted to let you know, not that it probably makes any difference, but i don't think that kelly is kelly slater's real name.
dh reckons his name is actually robert and that kelly started as a nickname?
idk? but just thought i'd put it out there.
i like the name though, always have.

[Meegs]

Your DH is right Rainforest... His middle name is actually Kelly. I did a bit of research and it seems that Kelly was a popular boys name (and started out as a boys name first of all) in the 60's and 70's..... 1860's and 70's!! LOL!! Actually it came back into populartity in the 1970's as well.. But what the hey.. I am gonna go with Kimbaz theory.. "If you like it.. Use it!!". Hopefully he will love his name and as LoriRae said it helps build character!!

Thanks again to all of you!!

[ameylynne]

I think it's a great name for a boy. It's masculine enough so that he won't be teased.
Go for it.

[mummy2chloe]

i went to school with a boy named kelly

go for it

[Junglemum]

We have a friend called Kelly, and he is great bloke! He's as blokey as they come, a cowboy, rides bulls for a living!

I say go for it.

[Arimeh]

One of my boss's best mates was a Kelly.

I say use it. People are going to ask you if its a boy or girl anyway - even if they are wearing a very boyish looking outfit -you'll still get - oh what a cute girl

I've never let anyone change my opinion if I love a name - well except for a kiwi friend that i had at work - Aricyn was going to be Reznor - but with her kiwi accent - it sounded soooo wrong.. lol.. like.. rissna... it put me right off...

[honeychild79]

I know where your coming from about kelly slater..and yes i love the name too!

[CeeJay]

I dont like it at all for boy, sorry ! But i also think so long as you and your DH like it, thats all that matters.