What do you think of the name Garvey for a boy?

Question

It's my maiden name.

Answer 1

Cool to use it in the name. Try it either as a middle name or as an initialed first name. Like: Garvey Hunt McCoy and call him Hunt.

                                     G. Hunt McCoy

Answer 2

I do not think of it as a name at all but a last name if that, I do not much care for it but the choice is yours and not mine.

Answer 3

I have to tell you the truth, I think it's hideous. Like Harvey but worse. I'm all for using family names, but maybe you could put Garvey as his middle name and something else for first name?

Answer 4

Well, it's very "proper" sounding, do you know what I mean? That's a good name, but I think it would be best to be sure that it goes alright with your current last name.  

Answer 5

I actually like it

Name your son what you want..don't worry what others think..

Answer 6

Maybe as a middle name, but not for a first name.

Neat idea though :)

Answer 7

I think Garvey is an excellent name, unique and different. I've never heard another child with the first name of Garvey, so I would use it for sure. Take it from someone whos child has a very popular name, my childs name is Will so everytime we are at a public function, I turn my head at least a dozen times when I hear someone yell Will, and usually it's about five more Will's wherever we are.

Answer 8

i don't care for it but maybe Gavin will be a little better.

Answer 9

it reminds me of gravy.

Answer 10

I actually think it is amazing. It would be an awesome first name for a boy.  

Answer 11

i dont like it that much. its different! thats for sure

Answer 12

  it reminds me of a garvey pricing gun...it is cute as a middle name though..(my opinion) but if you like it go for it .. though kids can be mean these days any name can be teased. :)

Answer 13

I don't like it sounds like a food. sorry:( Avery is nice!

Answer 14

I like your idea, but it sounds weird. Like previous posters said, I'd use it as the middle name.  

Answer 15

Before I saw your description, my first thought was, "It sounds like a last name." I personally like the tradition where sons have their mom's maiden name as a middle name. How about using Garvey as a boy's middle name?

Answer 16

Not so good.. think in another name

Answer 17

No.

Answer 18

Hey there,

I want to do the same you are doing. My maided name is McQuaid which means son of Quaid. I would love to name my son Quaid.

Anyways, anytime someon asks me about a name I run it through my head a few times and try to figure out an angle on how kids could use it to pick on them... I used to have this boss and his last name was beever. He wanted to name is daugher Hunter. Which is pretty, but together its a little risque as Hunter Beever.

When I tried Garvey as a first name the only thing I could think of is a rhyme. LIke in Retardey Garvey.

I mean no disrespect... This is just a gift I have. It might be because I am a psychotherapist and I am always looking for something.

Good luck

****.... THANKS GARVEY FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION...

I know what you mean about nicknames because I grew up being called Long Wolf McQuaid which is a movie that Chuck Norris was in like a million years ago.

But, i agree with you it looks like we may have to settle with our maiden names as middle names. ha ha

Answer 19

I don't really like it and remember his name is about him as an individual.  Plus say it about one million times in a row because that will cover maybe the first year of his life and if you still like it--there ya go

Answer 20

well it is your own opion

Answer 21

sorry but it sounds like a last name not a first

Answer 22

its disgusting..it sounds like the word garbage