Need Honest Opinions on a Name

When I hear Maisy, I immediately think of Daisy-head Maisy from Dr. Suess. Not the connection I would want with my daughter's name, yet many names have previous connections.
good luck,
M.

I think the name Maisy is very sweet.

I do not like the name Maisy. It reminds me of a corn maze. Or I think Maizy - Daisy.
Sorry, just being honest.

I think the name is nice but I like to go for unpopular names and I know of 5 girls named either Maisy or Macey. I think the name itself is great but I wouldn't choose it for popularity reasons only.

Good Luck

Not sure if you mean Macey or Mazy as the pronounciation??? I love both names. They're both pretty, feminine, and short but sweet.
Good luck!

If you dream of a daughter who will be strong and taken seriously by the rest of the world, I would pick a different name. Maisy is a cute, old-fashioned name for sure, but think about how her name would look at the bottom of a business letter. Also, Maisy is a cute name for a LITTLE girl. It may not be as cute when your daughter is 30.

GOOD LUCK!

First , do not be so concerned with what "others" may think.
This is your child and you are entitled to name it anything you wish.
Maisy is a wonderful old fashioned name ....I have noticed this past year or so people are tending towards the old fashioned names.
Decide what you and your husband will be happy naming your child and leave it at that.
( I would advise against any made up really weird names tho hehehe)
Best wishes and God bless
Grandmother Lowell

If you don't like it, how about Macie? I know a girl by that name and it's similar. Pick a name you like too. Congrats and good luck.
H.

I love Maisy. According to the Baby Name Wizard book, Maisie/y is an old Scottish nickname for Margaret (another option: you could name her Margaret and call her Maisy). The Baby Name Wizard book is especially helpful if you already have children since it can suggest names based on your existing childrens' names. My family also liked to use the "surgeon rule" for names...how comfortable would you be if (insert name) was scheduled to perform your surgery? One last idea: check out http://www.behindthename.com/rating/view.php?name=maisie which tells you how the name rates in terms of perceptions (is it viewed as classic or modern, serious or funny, urban or natural, strong or delicate). Good luck and enjoy the process!

Everyone always has something to say about a name, no matter what it is. You have to keep that in mind. We kept the name of our daughter a secret and after she was born/named, most people will not say something nasty about it.

A friend of mine named her daughter Maise (pronounced the same as Maisy), this was about 10 years ago. I liked it then, and still do. Here's a site with a few variants, sometimes just a slight spelling change might win you over. http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Maisy The classic Maisie is popular in England and Wales.

I'm a fan of different names (without being unpronounceable or ridiculous). What's important is that YOU are comfortable with it. Give it time to percolate in your head before making any decisions. Wait till you see the baby before declaring "this will be the name of the baby". There is such pressure for people to do that, just have a few options and see what she looks like. Trust your judgement.

Im sorry but I think Maisy is the lazy bird in Horton hatches an egg by Dr. Seuss.

Lo...........ve it!!!!

S.
I like it! If you love it and she feels like a Maisy now and looks like a Maisy when you get to hold her - go for it. My naming decision was based on this and if it sounded OK when I called my second daughter's name with her older sister's name. I figured if I could call them both and not trip over the names that was good too. Personally, I like Maisy because it sounds good if you stick it in that "Bicycle Built For Two Song" in place of Daisy. That's one of my go to's for rocking a cranky newborn to sleep! Best of luck

S.,

I like the name Maisy, I think its a real cute name. I wish that I named my kids the names I wanted instead of listening to others. My dad named me and I feel special that he picked it out. I am 48 years old and I still love the fact my dad name me what he did.

D.

Well first of all I think that people grow into their names so chances are whatever name you give your daughter will come to suit her. That said, my opinion of the name Maisy is that it's adorable, which is great when she's little but might be tough when she's older. I personaly think it would make a cute middle name or nickname. Maybe you could try something similar for her first name like Macey. Ultimately tho the name should be something you and your husband love and feel good about, regardless of others opinions. Good luck and congrats on your pregnancy!

Hi, Congrats on the pregnancy!

If you like the name and are willing to stand behind it, use it. We gave our daughter a simple but uncommon name, Mira, and we get mispronunciations (Myra) and some blank stares (from folks who can't think beyond extremely common classics). We let that stuff slide off our backs but it's there. You can't escape without some feedback unless you go for a super-popular name. And If you go that route, your daughter is likely to be one of many insert-popular-name-here's in her class. So, I guess I'm saying go with your gut.

Maisy is the name of a popular mouse character in children's books, something useful to note.

I personally have only known pet dogs with the name, so I have a strong labrador association with it, but I think it's a sweet name. And whatever you choose, once it's her name, she'll make the name her own.

Best,

D.

I think Maisy is super cute... reminds me of that cartoon mouse on Sprout. Not sure if that's a good thing or not though. ; )

I've learned to not tell people what my choosen names are because there will always be someone displeased with it. You and your DH are the only two opinion's that matter.

But on the other hand, picture a high-power executive woman, called..... Maisy.. Hmmmmmm.... ; )

Your child's name is too important and special to rely on the opinions of strangers. If you are asking us, clearly you don't like the name enough to bestow it on your child. Keep looking for a name you can both agree on and love.

I like it quite a lot. :) But I also understand your struggle, as I am 26 weeks pregnant with a boy and my husband and I have not yet settled on a name. Good luck!

Congrats, and I think the name is adorable!

You didn't tell us your other daughter's names, I'm a big fan of names sounding good together. That said, I agree with a lot of others on the compromise Macy. My daughter's name is Maeve, and I HATE it when others call her Maevey. I think it has the same weak, countrified sound that Maisy does. (actually when I tell people what her name is, they usually ask, Maiz? -eww) For some reason, Macy seems to rise above as a stronger, more sophisticated name, while still being cute as hell. Good Luck, and tell us what you come up with!!

Hi S.,
When I was picking names my husband & I each made a list of names we liked. Then we each looked at the others list. Highed the ones we liked. When we were down to 10 names. Over the next couple weeks we got rid of a name here & there. When we were down to 5 I would share with people what names we liked but before I told them I would say "one of these names is going to be my sons name- I ask that if you don't like it you just 'say oh that is nice', if you really like it feel free to cheer up and down about it". This is a decision you & your husband have to make. If you don't love the name Maisy right now keep looking, make some lists, you may find you come back to it, you may find a better name. You know the saying about opinions " they are like 'BUTTS' everyone has one" You are bound to fine 1 person that will hate any name you come up with. Again only your opinion counts. Having sais that. Once I narrowed down to about 10-15 names I wrote down possible nicknames that would come form that name & rhymes. Some names I loved like" Dominique" but hate the nickname "Dom or "Nick" not to mention what kind of rhymes you can come up with, so ended up as a middle name. I hope you are laughing at my insanity & hope this helps good luck.

I like it! However something about it does come in my mind....as lazy maisy...daisy.....I like Macy better. It's stronger sounding! But...keep in mind its sometimes best not to tell people the name you chose until she is what she is. People won't be rude once she is Maisy. And then once her personality develops she will fit the name. I love unique names! My daughters names are very unique and everyone that knows them can't imagine them anythine other then what they are. We have a Chapel Elizabeth and a Winsor Rose. Goodluck! If you need a list of unique names let me know. LOL. Congratultions on your prgnancy

I like it for a little girl, but I'm not so sure if it works for an adult.

We went with the idea that if we were going to give a child an unusual first name, there should either be a nickname that is pretty common, or a common middle name that the child could decide to use if they wanted their name to blend in more.

Hi S.,

I think it's cool. Yes, it's cute, but is also unusual and as I know no other Maisy's there is no real associations with it. Your daughter will define the name. Congratulations!

J. L.

I love Maisy. It's beautiful and sounds so friendly and different. She would stand out in a world of Emma's (not slamming Emma but Emma is this generation's Lisa - take it from a Lisa.)

BUT if you hate the name don't settle for it. If your friends hate the name but you like it - name her Maisy. Your friends can have their own kids to name.

Good Luck!

When we named our son, Kyle, I liked the name - but didn't love it. All the names I loved, my husband hated. So... we went with something he loved and I liked. I wanted the name to have some special meaning or be a family name or have some significance. When I was pregnant, another mom said to me, "it WILL have significance, it WILL be a family name." I LOVE LOVE LOVE my son's name. I love HIM so much that it MAKES me love the name. You don't always have to love a name before you meet the baby. If you don't hate it, you will probably grow to love it. Best wishes.

Personally I do not like the name. However if you like it then go for it. First take into consideration how your daughter might feel when she has to go to school. Wouldn't want kids calling her Lazy Maisy or Hazy Maisy etc. I would go with something that would be easy to pronounce no matter what the language and make sure no one can make funny names out of it.

I'm with you-cute but just okay. What do your other daughters like and dislike? though they are young, sometimes their opinions are great. Have you considered Maisy as the middle name? That way both of you can have a say and your husband would feel very involved in picking the name.
Good luck with the names, and with the new baby.

-C.

Hello S.
Congrats on your third little girl
on the way I really like the name Maisy and never have really heard of it untill now
when it comes to names with children I like to keep it unique and name them something that is unpopular and isnt heard of much so I think this name is perfect for that
I really disagree with the other ladies about it being to cutsie it will be a good name for her young or as an adult because she can always be called may, but dont forget to give her a great middle name that goes with it if you choose this name for her
if you really like the name go with your gut instinct and name her Maisy your gut is always right
well good luck with whatever name you choose for your little girl and good luck with rest of the pregnancy and wathcing her grow....

I agree with the other posts that if you do not love it and are asking for our opinions that you probably should not use it, or maybe just consider it for a nickname. Cute names do not always work well into adulthood. I can't picture someone named Maisy as a lawyer, doctor or management personel, I picture it more as a name you would hear for an early education teacher, an artist of some kind or maybe a flight attendant all of which can be well paying jobs. I do have to mention I also first thought of Lazy bird Maisy from Horton when I heard it. I really do think it is a cute name but maybe best left as a nickname if you are not 100% loving it. I'm sure you and your husband will come to a decision you are both happy with. Good Luck and no matter what you decide she will be a beautiful little girl who is loved.

I really like it, though I am the type to like a formal name that can be shortened, and I'm not sure what could turn into Maisy... But I do really like Maisy, enough that it was on my list. (We had a boy so it became a moot point.)

Edited to add: If she becomes an executive type, she can go by May, or by her middle name, or whatever.

I love the name. If you're not crazy about it, maybe you could use it as a nickname.

I think it's adorable. Try not to worry what other people think, as long as you guys like it, that's what matters. It's original and I like it.
S.

Cute on a baby - not on a grown woman, who might be an "executive" or similar position someday in life.

Great for when she's little and if she want to "adult" it up sometime, she can maybe call herself May. I like it alot.

I think it's really cute. I always think of the little girl that was in the movie Uncle Buck.

Hey, S.
Honestly, I think the name Maisy is very old lady sounding!! The only Maisy I've ever known was a 65 year old teacher. And that was 20 Years ago!! I've always liked very unique names. I'm thinking if i have a girl McCann...or Zedra. A name she's not likely to share with anyone else.

I love it. To me it sounds like a 1920s, cute, spunky girl, but the name also grows well into adulthood. Does it fit with your other daughters' names?

My 4 year old's name is Maisie. I had the same reactions when people would ask me what I was going to name her. The difference is that YOU don't LOVE it. Remember that this is a name that you will be using at least 500 times a day. You will be writing it, speaking it, and screaming it from the roof tops and it will conjure up all that you daughter is EVERY time you hear it, even if it is being used to refer to someone else. My Maisie's name just fits her in every way. I love helping her learn to write her name and how it looks when she does. Naming someone you have not yet met is an interesting concept anyway, but I can assure you (and you probably already know), no matter what you name your baby, after a few days that name will mean more to you than anyone would ever know. Enjoy baby #3 whatever her name shall be. God Bless!

i agree with other posts.do you like marcy?

Hello S.! I see you have TONS of opinions, so I'll keep mine short.

I like Maisy, but agree with many others that it's a little cutsie for a grown up. Someone suggested she could go by May later, but perhaps you could name her May and call her Maisy now. Also be sure to give her a usable middle name, too. :)

I still vote thumbs up! :D

Hi,
Yes, you want a name that you can both agree on and love.
When I was pregnant with my first child, my husband wanted to call him the gaelic version of Micheal which when pronounced sounds like me-haul. He loved it but after 3 go rounds with babies and names, I believe while we get morning sickness and fat, men lose brain cells.

Maisy is 'cute'. I'm sure he can reference it back to the book and cartoon character with the name.
You could shorten it an call her Mae. Think though into the future when she is an adult and the name won't be 'cute' anymore as she won't be a little girl.

Again, names are choices we make for our children.. Our children need to live with them.

Good luck.
L.

I love it!! I think it is adorable.

I'm not sure about Maisy, but you may get used to it. Macy is close. Macy James is a favorite of mine.

Honestly Maisy is a really cute little girls name but I wouldnt use it. It might be good for preschool but when she grows up I dont think it would make a good adult name.
Isnt there a cartoon Maisy mouse on Nick Jr?

Personally, I love the name. I have a cousin named Maisy and since I won't allow my husband to name a daughter (should we have one) after me, specifically "M." I'd definitely consider naming her Maisy.

p.s. congratulations!!! :)

Since you want honest opinions, I don't like it. It makes me think of an old fashioned name of a cow. That said, I have heard it more recently (for both a child and a dog). It is a sweet name. But would I choose it? No. Also, if you have to say it a lot it is a name that lends itself to whining - Mai -sieeeee.
I only say this b/c you asked. Otherwise, like the others below - obviously the most important thing is how you feel about it. You must think it is a little silly or you wouldn't have asked - so I say skip it. Lots of other great names in the sea! Finally, Congratulations!! That is so awesome to have 3 little girls!

I think Maisy is a cute name. Who cares what other people think, its not their kid. Go with your what you and your hubby love.

I love it, personally. Here's my husband's criteria for picking out a name. Would you trust a surgeon with that name? ("Hello, I'm Dr. Maisy ______, I'll be performing your brain surgery today.") Could Maisy be CEO of a fortune 500 company? This is how we ended up with our Laura and Graham. If you think it will stand the test of time, I say go for it. On a side note, I've never met a parent who regrets their name choice. You'll love your little girl no matter what name you give her, and she'll always "be" that name for you.

Hi S.,
I think the name Maisy is cute. When I was having my first child and telling people the name choices, there was always someone who didn't like a certain name. The way
I see it is it is your child not theirs. I decided to keep the name a secret after changing it serveral times because once the baby is born and you tell everyone the name they aren't going to say they don't like it then. Also, if you don't love the name Maisy then don't settle. There are lots of names out there and perhaps you can find one you both like.

I think one of the other people on here hit the nail on the head... you shouldn't care what other people think and if you are putting too much stock in that you probably don't like the name enough to actually use it. When you find the right name you'll know it. You will start referring to her as that name when you think of her and will start saying out loud just because. One of the other people also suggested using it as a nick name which I think is a good idea too Cute names are great when they are young but they aren't young for long and there are actual studies that say a name does make a difference. Good luck... picking a name was one of my favorite things about being pregnant :)

Go with Maisy! If you are 'ok' with the name, BUT your husband LOVES it, then I would go with it. Like one of the other mother's wrote: it is a story your child will cherish to be able to say: "My daddy named me!" Too bad you already told people - when I was pregnant, I didn't tell anyone the REAL name I wanted for my son because it is unusual and I didn't want any backtalk or criticism from anyone. And I didn't want to say, "I'm not telling!" because then that annoys people (I know it annoys ME when people say that) plus they will then bug you more to know. And you don't have to lie - just say other names you are CONSIDERING. As for your friends bugging you, just say "yeah, we are going with Sara or Mary" so then they won't bug you. Then once the baby is here, you can say, "We decided on Maisy in the end! How about that!" and then they will even be EMBARRASSED if they have said to you before she was born, "Oh, good thing you are not going with Maisy!" Trust me, if you start to listen to people now, you will drive yourself crazy. You can't please everyone and the only ones you should please are yourself, your husband and your daughter. Good luck and relax! Maisy is a wonderful name!

Think about how the name will be with her for her whole life. Maisy the CEO, Professor Maisy Smith, etc. Maybe you can think of a "real" name that it can be a nickname for. Margaret, Meredith, etc. Then call her Maisy for as long as she puts up with it.

Believe it or not Maisy is actually becoming a popular name. We did not know if we were having a boy or a girl and one of the names that we had chosen for a girl was Margaret after my husbands grandmother and we had planned to call her Maisy for a nick name. My personal feeling was that I wanted our daughter to have a more formal name that she could choose or reject but I loved Maisy for a day to day nick name. I am not sure where you live but in our area I do know at least two other Maisy's within the last year.
P.S.-We also considered Maeve but ended up having a boy :)

Oh I love the name. My son has a little girl in his class named Maizy, and she is just so cute that I can't help but think of adorable little girls when I hear it. But I disagree with those who say it wouldn't be good as an adult. A name accompanies a person through all stages of their life. Go with your gut.

Congratulations, S.!
whatever you name your daughter is ONLY YOUR & YOUR HUBBY'S business! People are Always going to have an opinion GOOD or mostly BAD! who cares! Only the parents must agree & be happy with the name! Good Luck!!

My best friend is named Mae. We call her maisie as her nickname. She is 24 years old and I don't find it odd to call her that name as an adult. Maybe you could go with the basic name of Mae and if she chooses to use the nickname Maisie as an adult, that's her choice.

honestly,
you shouldn't care what your friends and family or strangers think of your choice. Its YOUR child. Name her whatever you like. I did and never regret it.
Travis Scout
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Hunter Dakota

Are you from the NoHo, MA area?
Have you heard of Thornes Market there?

Well, I think the woman who owns the building (and the main store- forgot the name) on the 1st/2nd floor is named Maisy.
Pretty successful business woman, I'd say!

It is certainly a little different, but it gives her her own identity. My husband wanted Ashley.. it turned up the 3rd most popular name that year... Glad we went with something different.

At least you're not going with something like Inspektor Pilot!

Hi S. -
Maisie means "Pearl" and is of Celtic/Gaelic origin, and I think it is a fine name. Also, perhaps you might want to think about why you are more concerned about what your friends think about the name than what your husband's wishes are. Not trying to be harsh, but you asked for honesty.
Congratulations on your third daughter and wishing you all the very best!

I love it. LOVE it. You may want to know that Maisy is the little mouse character that stars in the line of children's books by Lucy Cousins. I still love the name but you may want to know about in since you'll get people who ask if that's where you found the name.

When we chose names for our now 12-year-old son, we came up with lists we individually liked, compared the lists, checked the sound of them, checked the meanings, played with nicknames that might come out of it, checked the initials to make sure we weren't saddling him with anything we'd regret (or he'd hate us for), and whatever else we could think of.

Then we told family the names we were thinking of. First reaction from Nana..."I knew a _____, I never liked him!" Hmmm...no need to saddle our child with having his opinionated grandmother hating his name. The next name we came up with, months later, she had a very similar reaction. Case closed..."Nana, you just lost all voting rights. You said that about the last name we picked." And so we went back to our original pick. : )

To this day, she loves our son dearly. Once she saw him, it was HIM she loved. And the other person who shared the same name quickly faded from the horizon.

Lesson 1--choose the name that works best for both of you and don't worry about others' opinions
Lesson 2--make sure you both like the name, unless you have a policy of alternating naming rights, so to speak
Lesson 3--if all else fails, do what we did, and think of all of the variations to be considered like we did above.

My nieces and nephews in several families have very unique names because of spouses coming from other countries (Nigeria, Malaysia, Turkey) so our family is a veritable U.N. of names. It's fun and unique. So go with your gut and meanings.

Have fun! This is the best time to dream!

P.S. Our son's name means "beloved light" and we love it!

S.
I think Maisy is an awesome name. I was in this postion 3 years ago with my DH. I had my daughter and My DH wanted to name her Hayden Elizabeth. Everyone told me that was a boys name, I should not name her that and so on. Here is my way that I decided that I would let my husband name her.
1st- A duaghter is a very Beautiful & unique gift. She should have a beautiful and unique name.
2nd- The name Maisy is a very strong name which in my opinion will make your daughter a strong woman.
3rd- You should not care what other people think. this is your child and you are the ones that have to live with the name you give her. If you start out with that attidude,you will give all your children a strong will to
not care what others think.
I'm sorry if I sound like I'm preaching but I did go throught the same feelings and It makes me proud to see when someone does comment on my daughter's name that her 10 yr. old sibling defends the name and She is one of the strongest little girls I know. ( I have 10 nieces) and she would put everyone of them to shame.

how about using it as the middle name?

It's a classic Irish name in my family.

I think it's a cute name. Does it go well with your last name and the names of your other daughters?

Honestly..if you are already not in LOVE with the name you will always be second guessing the decision. You and your husband need to pick a name that you can both say you LOVE!! Good luck:)

I know a beautiful, 13 year old, Mazie. The daughter of my best friend from college. I think it is a great name. Mazie's mom loves literature and writing and "Mazie" was a character in a book by Tillie Olson.
Some folks that are adverse to the name may be referencing the Maisy the Mouse character. My friend also has girls by the name Clementine and Billie, the youngest, a boy, is Declan.
Good Luck!

good morning S.

My friend's granddaughters name is Mazie. That was the first time I ever heard that name and I love it as much as I love her. You shouldn't worry about what other people think and should name your baby with a name that you and your husband like, not what others like. Friends come and go but your daughter will be yours forever. And if your friends do not like the name you pick, then they aren't your true friends. true friends should respect the name you and your husband pick, after all it is your child, not theirs.

What helped us to decide for our two kids was sort of a check list:
Do we like the sound?
Do we like the meaning? (internet searches bring up interesting things here...)
Is the name easy to pronounce in our two home cultures (US, German)?
Is there any obvious way in messing up or making fun with this name?
Is the name all too frequent? (great statistics on the web)
Is anybody we do not like named that way? Are any fictional characters with dubious quality named that way?

Both our kids have 2 first names of different character (one tending to be funkier, one tending to be more ordinary). So they can pick later on.

I'd say keep on looking, and see how you feel about Maisy over time, finding out more about this and other names.

good luck,
D.

My mom gave me the best advice when I was pregnant with our kids. She said that naming a child should just be between a husband and a wife. You will find enough challenges when you are just dealing with the two of you. When you start asking others about their opinions they feel it is their right to say how much they dislike a name...based on their own past experiences.

When you don't disclose a name before hand people will love whichever name you choose...because it belongs to this new spirit that you brought into this world. And everyone forgets all their past experiences.

I really hope this helps you and that I was able to articulate it well enough.

I never shared my boys names...no one was offended and everyone says they love them (even if they don't love the names ;0).

H. Z. (SAHM Spencer 5 1/2, James 4 1/2 and Wilco 20 mths)

Hi S. - Congratulations! I love it, however, what I think and what your friends think really doesn't matter one bit (in my opinion)... What matters is how you & your husband like the name. For those who don't care for it, well they don't need to name their baby that name. A good friend of mine named her 1st daughter a name I frankly didn't like, but as I've watched this little girl grow, I have come to love the name b/c now I have such a positive association with it. Just pick something you love... Best of luck!!

Hi,

Well, I would say I love the name Maisy - BUT you have to consider your last name - is that going to sound good? Also how is that going to sound when she is an adult? Maisy in itself is not a silly name - it is fun and feminine.

Don't let people around you discourage you from what you like. My daughter's name is Phoebe - I happen to LOVE it - not everyone was excited about it when I first talked about it, but once I introduced her - what could they say?!

Congratulations and good luck!

In a baby name book that I have it says that Maisie is a familiar form of Margaret. Maybe you can name her Margaret but call her Maisy for short.

It sounds almost cliche, but you should not care what other people think! To "loudly" dislike your friend's potential baby name is inconsiderate and rude. But here's this: My friend named her baby boy Atticus 6 years ago. Lots of people responded with a raised eyebrow, and an "Oh that's different" kind of thing. But fast forward 6 years as Atticus is about to enter Kindergarten and his name is so part of him, so absolutely HIM, that noone could possibly think of him as any other name. Plus my friend started a trend! We'e heard about other Atticus's only since he was born! Funny how that happens. But if you are still in doubt, I would measure it this way: How much involvement did your husband have in naming the other two girls? If the name choices swayed towards what you wanted, I would let him have this one. Hope that helped! And just by the way, I love the name Maisy.

I see that a lot of other people are saying that Maisy is a cute, little girl name, but not appropriate for an adult. I disagree, and the reason is that my name is M. and people say the exact same thing about my name! It fits me as well as an adult as it did when I was a child.
I do like the name Maisy, and if you and your husband both like it, the fact that it may be perceived, by some, as childish shouldn't impact your decision.

Maisy is a great name!! It's not silly at all. I LOVE it! But ultimately it's up to you : )

i think its a beautiful name,very sweet!!!!!!!!!!

I considered the name Maisy - I don't think it is silly - it's cute and has character.

I think you have to go with what you like though. I have found that the silliest, weirdest names that I have heard totally grew on me (or the baby grew into them) and now I love them. Just follow your gut.

We decided not to ask or tell anyone because there are too many opinions and you will always find someone who won't like your choice. In the end I went with a name that I didn't necessarily love, but just seemed like HER (Mallory).