Comments for the name Gaye (1)

This name is just awful, even with an extra letter.

It is a difficult name to live with as I have all of my life! It made a difference when I used my middle name on my resume rather than my first name. People do have prejudices when it comes to this name even when they don't know the person who bears it. Remember, the name was given to those of us who have it; I have chosen to go by my middle name instead. Life is less difficult that way.

I have a cousin called Gaye who's in her fifties, and I'll bet that when her parents chose it they thought it was perfectly sweet. Of course you couldn't use it today, but I can't dislike it because my cousin's lovely.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: in this world of heterosexist tyranny, names like this can only lead to trouble. I wouldn't recommend people to just choose it because they think the girl will have the strength and courage to tell people to get off her back, and to bear her name with pride. Chances are it won't work that way in practise. So, until homosexuality is viewed in the same way as being left-handed is today, as opposed to the situation only a century ago, names like Gaye and Sappho aren't recommendable.

Please don't name your kid this name this. They will be teased for sure.

No matter how you spell it, this name is cruel to name your child.

I like the spelling Gae more! Also it is sad how this name is abused by the immature. But that is society for you. However, due to the turmoil the wrong have caused, I would only ever use this name as a middle name. If I were to use it! Or possibly use it as a nickname to another name maybe like Gail or something. But more than likely if I ever chose this name I would only use it as a middle name.

I find this to be a very beautiful, classic, and old name. It's an honest shame that because the meaning of the word "gay" (happy) has changed meanings in today's society, this name has to be thrown aside. Despite my feelings on the name, I would never consider naming my child this or recommend naming someone else's child this due to said reasons above.