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[Opinions] Bellamy

by Xeno (sponinsanity)

3/2/2023, 3:52 AM

Thoughts on Bellamy for a person? Is it more feminine or masculine to you?

I’ve probably posted about Bellamy before, it’s my boy dog’s name, but I was just thinking how it’s not on my top 10 for a person, even though I love it. However Cecilia, my snake’s name, is on my top 10. I’d probably consider it as a middle name for a daughter.

I guess I just feel like Bellamy wouldn’t work as well for a person? Idk. Thoughts?

Rate my 2023 list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/165283/154074

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- Gaia (ciara23)

3/2/2023, 5:26 PM

Unisexual, but I would use it on a girl most likely. I love the meaning and I find it sweet. Pleasant and likable name.

- autumn23

3/2/2023, 4:33 PM

To me Bellamy is masculine because of the character from the 100.

- VeronicaLove_yoot

3/5/2023, 6:59 AM

Bellamy, Bellamy. Alright, It for some reason give's me the song electric mind vibes, and Shakespeare, so maybe a person.

- Lupin (they/them) (wishmay)

3/4/2023, 6:46 PM

Bellamy is one of my favorites — I prefer it for a boy, but I think it definitely works for a girl as well! Nicknames Bell/Belle, Bay, & Amy might make it feel a bit more approachable?

- Manipura (glaucous)

3/3/2023, 6:44 PM

I like it. I didn't used to, but I warmed up to it when I heard it in real life, which was also around when a poster here (Cherish?) used it for a kid.

It just sounds really nice or personable to me? Like pleasant names from the 90s, except now. It sounds unisex to me, but I guess I slightly prefer it for guys. The cadence is similar to Bethany or Jeremy.

This message was edited 3/3/2023, 7:15 PM

- Wraith (guest)

3/2/2023, 9:21 PM

Hate this, find it whiney and annoying. Would picture it as a snooty butler's (sur)name before a given name for any kid let alone a girl. Do not understand how it has any appeal at all as a given name.

- number1212

3/2/2023, 5:25 PM

This name is really growing on me for a girl. I’m surprised it’s catching on with the boys. It sounds way too feminine.

- )( (guest)

3/2/2023, 9:33 AM

It’s a last name to me

- Kerilyntaryn21

3/2/2023, 5:22 AM

I think it's ok, more feminine

- Anneza

3/2/2023, 4:27 AM

I once met a female Bellamy, and it seemed like a pleasant, acceptable and definitely human name. I'd expect a girl Bellamy and, if anything, a boy Bonamy. I would never use Isabella because I really dislike Bella as a nn, bu Bellamy doesn't worry me in that way at all.

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