I can't stand this name. I hate it, like I hate Barry and Larry. All these names make me think of annoying, obnoxious, possibly loud-mouthed middle-aged American men who like to tell sexist jokes and laugh very hard at their own brilliance. Also, the names Gary, Barry, and Larry make me think of the same type of guys telling all sorts of generalizing stories that are supposed to prove some type of ''realities'' that many people can't relate to, and who think they are right about everything they believe about human nature. So no, I don't like the name, and naming the boy Garrett would be much better. British guys named Gary have often gone by Gaz and been more bearable, or that would be my humble guess.
-- Anonymous User 5/25/2008
It's true, my boyfriend is a Gary and he is obnoxious, he does laugh loud, even at himself, but these are some of the things I love so much about him. I guess it's all in your personality preferences... I love my Gary! =)
-- Anonymous User 7/13/2010
This name has some positive connotations to me, as it is the name of one of my uncles. However, I wouldn't use this name. Not only am I not particularly fond of its sound, I also think it looks as though it's supposed to be short for something.
One of the most famous and the best name bearer for 'Gary' is Gary Wayne Vernon- stage name Gary LeVox, lead singer of Rascal Flatts! He is the best country singer in the whole world, and the best singer in the whole world to me!
Gary Lee Weinrib is the real name for lead singer, and bassist for the band Rush. His nickname was Geddy for a very long time. So when it came time to make a stage name, he took his nickname, then took away his last name, becoming Geddy Lee.
-- Anonymous User 8/16/2011
In the UK, Gaz and Gaza are common nicknames for Gary and Gareth.
-- Anonymous User 1/5/2012
Gary Carter was a Baseball Hall of Fame catcher for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets.
I actually think this is a very cute name for a little boy that can grow with him and won't sound ridiculous as an adult name. I'd rather meet a little Gary than a little Aiden/Kayden/Jayden any day.