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What do you guys think of the name Everly? What would you pair with it?
I know it’s pretty modern, and I wouldn’t use it myself (this is just for fun!), but I do kind of like it. It just has a peaceful sound to it, and I can see it on any age, maybe because of it’s resemblance to Beverly? A lot of people say it’s too cutesy for an adult, but I disagree. I don’t really care that it’s a last name either. Riley, Madison, Rowan and Ashley all come from last names as well, but that doesn’t automatically make them unflattering.
The only thing I don’t like is the meaning. “Boar clearing” isn’t the most pretty, but it’s not like it’s obvious. There’s plenty of good names with bad meanings.
Also, I dislike when it’s spelled Everleigh. That’s when it gets too cutesy.
I know it’s pretty modern, and I wouldn’t use it myself (this is just for fun!), but I do kind of like it. It just has a peaceful sound to it, and I can see it on any age, maybe because of it’s resemblance to Beverly? A lot of people say it’s too cutesy for an adult, but I disagree. I don’t really care that it’s a last name either. Riley, Madison, Rowan and Ashley all come from last names as well, but that doesn’t automatically make them unflattering.
The only thing I don’t like is the meaning. “Boar clearing” isn’t the most pretty, but it’s not like it’s obvious. There’s plenty of good names with bad meanings.
Also, I dislike when it’s spelled Everleigh. That’s when it gets too cutesy.
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It has a fun and pretty sound to it. I think it’s cute, but not too cutesy to the point it won’t age well. Ev, and Ever are cute nicknames. Everly Joy is a pretty combo in my opinion.
Unpopular opinion, but I don’t think Everleigh is that bad. I think Everlee is worse if anything. Everleigh definitely isn’t that pretty though and just reminds me of Everleigh Smith Soutas.
Unpopular opinion, but I don’t think Everleigh is that bad. I think Everlee is worse if anything. Everleigh definitely isn’t that pretty though and just reminds me of Everleigh Smith Soutas.
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I actually like this name! It kind of gives me boho vibes, for some reason. I also love the name Beverly. It gives the same boho vibes, but also bookish vibes (Thanks Beverly Clearly, lol).
Everly Janae
Everly Corinne
Everly Hope
Everly Dawn
Everly Brielle
That’s pretty much all I can think of, right now!
Also, Everly is the only spelling I like of this name.
Everly Janae
Everly Corinne
Everly Hope
Everly Dawn
Everly Brielle
That’s pretty much all I can think of, right now!
Also, Everly is the only spelling I like of this name.
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Everly is a name I liked before it was cool. No, really, here I am posting about it before it even charted in the Top 1000 in the U.S. (and before it was in BtN's database): https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/3967262 (Edit: I had some... uh, interesting combos back then.)
However, in looking through my first posts on this site, apparently I initially preferred the Everleigh spelling. No idea what was wrong with my taste back then...
The name Everly has experienced a meteoric rise, though, and it will likely become very dated in the future. Unless it becomes an "enduring American classic" like Audrey, Charlotte, Lillian, or Nora... but I doubt it. It's more likely to become another Amy or Jennifer.
Both Everly and Maeve are pretty much off-limits for me, anyway, due to step-relatives using these names for their daughters. I do quite like Beverly, though.
However, in looking through my first posts on this site, apparently I initially preferred the Everleigh spelling. No idea what was wrong with my taste back then...
The name Everly has experienced a meteoric rise, though, and it will likely become very dated in the future. Unless it becomes an "enduring American classic" like Audrey, Charlotte, Lillian, or Nora... but I doubt it. It's more likely to become another Amy or Jennifer.
Both Everly and Maeve are pretty much off-limits for me, anyway, due to step-relatives using these names for their daughters. I do quite like Beverly, though.
This message was edited 7/30/2022, 4:11 PM
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People are using it for boys???? 🤨🤨🤨 it’s so cutesy and girly tho
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Based on a USA's SSA data, Everly doesn't appear in the top 1000 boy names since 1900. I know I have an unpopular opinion, but I think I can imagine it on a boy too lol
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To anyone who doesn't get the reference - he means he feels like it's redneck-ish.
I remember watching Dukes of Hazzard when I was a child.
I watched for the car (which was named the General Lee) - not the human characters. I don't recall following the plots, but seeing them jump into the car through the window was a highlight. It's possible that the "thing" I have for Dodge Chargers is related to having watched that show ...? haha
Pretty sure the show (and the idiom "Daisy Dukes") did malcondition my image of the name Daisy, though! I really don't like it.
I looked it up and the guys were called Bo and Luke. I guess that's why Luke seems vaguely redneck to me ... I had forgotten about that.
I remember watching Dukes of Hazzard when I was a child.
I watched for the car (which was named the General Lee) - not the human characters. I don't recall following the plots, but seeing them jump into the car through the window was a highlight. It's possible that the "thing" I have for Dodge Chargers is related to having watched that show ...? haha
Pretty sure the show (and the idiom "Daisy Dukes") did malcondition my image of the name Daisy, though! I really don't like it.
I looked it up and the guys were called Bo and Luke. I guess that's why Luke seems vaguely redneck to me ... I had forgotten about that.
This message was edited 7/31/2022, 10:31 AM
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I'm not keen on its sound. Its slightly better than Beverly in that it doesn't begin with "bev" and sounds much softer, but its not one of the invented names that I like.
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