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HelpMackenzie... for a boy?
Yes, this goes against everything that my namenerd-self has taught.
But I'm liking Mackenzie, for a boy.
Soon enough, I feel like we won't have any suitable names left for boys if this whole "naming your daughter a masculine name" thing keeps going on (no offense intended). I think that Mackenzie feels a lot fresher on a boy, whereas it has been overdone and overused for girls.
I think that Mac/ Mack make cute nicknames as well. So... is it okay to use on a boy, do you think? What are your thoughts on Mackenzie overall? I know that by the time I have a child, it might be long-gone, but I'm just curious (besides, who knows if I'll ever use it anyways).
Oh -- and also, while we're at it, what does everyone think of Oleksiy? (:
Thank you!
But I'm liking Mackenzie, for a boy.
Soon enough, I feel like we won't have any suitable names left for boys if this whole "naming your daughter a masculine name" thing keeps going on (no offense intended). I think that Mackenzie feels a lot fresher on a boy, whereas it has been overdone and overused for girls.
I think that Mac/ Mack make cute nicknames as well. So... is it okay to use on a boy, do you think? What are your thoughts on Mackenzie overall? I know that by the time I have a child, it might be long-gone, but I'm just curious (besides, who knows if I'll ever use it anyways).
Oh -- and also, while we're at it, what does everyone think of Oleksiy? (:
Thank you!
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Love Mackenzie on a boy. Don't like Oleksiy at all though.
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I like Mackenzie for both sexes. I know it's taboo to like it for a girl 'round these parts, but I can't help it. I like what I like.
A male Mackenzie would be refreshing, though. Mack is a cute NN.
I don't know how to pronounce Oleksiy, so I don't have much of an opinion. What nationality is it? Russian, or Eastern European?
A male Mackenzie would be refreshing, though. Mack is a cute NN.
I don't know how to pronounce Oleksiy, so I don't have much of an opinion. What nationality is it? Russian, or Eastern European?
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I love Mackenzie for a boy. Mack/Mac has always been one of my favorites names (and Mick, I love Mick which could also be used for Mackenzie). I know I am in the minority on here, but I really enjoy surnames as FNs, mostly for boys. It makes them better if it is honoring...but I know more kids called by their surname than FN (mostly males which is probably why I can't really stand surnames on girls) anyway that it just seems natural.
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Do you hang around kids' sports teams by any chance? Just wondering 'cause that seems a standard place to find such patterns (boys addressing each other by surnames).
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I love Mackenzie! It makes so much more sense on a boy to me, it seems very masculine. I love how it seems very polished but rugged, too. If I had that surname in my family, I'd use it easily. I prefer Mike as a nn, though.
Oleksiy is okay, but I prefer Aleksey.
Oleksiy is okay, but I prefer Aleksey.
This message was edited 10/25/2010, 4:41 AM
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I think it's fine for a boy (after all, it means "son of Coinneach"). It's especially nice if there's a familial connection.
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Personally, I don't like the who usage of obvious last names (like mac names) on anyone...
This message was edited 10/25/2010, 4:03 AM
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I usually agree, but Mckenzie's my one exception on that.
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Of course it's ok on a boy. While it SOUNDS cute on a girl, the meaning makes no sense on a girl, so it's better on a boy... and it's one of the few surnames I actually like as a fn... Think of Mackenzie Austin. Not too keen on the spelling of Oleksiy.Looks strange to me w/ the iy.
btw. lol on your little Twighlight warning sign.
btw. lol on your little Twighlight warning sign.
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Thank you - and glad you like the sig! (;
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I think Mackenzie is fantastic for a boy!
My ex is named Mackenzie nicknamed Mack, and while I don't like him much as a person, I do think his name is extremely hot. I LOOOOOOVED saying his name all the time (Mac had actually become my #2 boy name a week before we met). And even the association of an ex couldn't taint the name for me. I think it's very attractive and handsome. Mack is a great nickname too.
Oleksiy... I don't mind it.
My ex is named Mackenzie nicknamed Mack, and while I don't like him much as a person, I do think his name is extremely hot. I LOOOOOOVED saying his name all the time (Mac had actually become my #2 boy name a week before we met). And even the association of an ex couldn't taint the name for me. I think it's very attractive and handsome. Mack is a great nickname too.
Oleksiy... I don't mind it.
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Thank you!
"I do think his name is extremely hot."
xDD that made me smile!
Anyways, I wasn't expecting such a positive reaction on Mackenzie! It's actually really fantastic for me that it didn't taint the name for you.
Thanks for the input!
"I do think his name is extremely hot."
xDD that made me smile!
Anyways, I wasn't expecting such a positive reaction on Mackenzie! It's actually really fantastic for me that it didn't taint the name for you.
Thanks for the input!
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