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in reply to a message by Groovey9433
In the US, Ainsley is 100% girl, I would NEVER use it for a boy.
I know a couple in the US who named their son, Ainsley (he's about 10 now). I personally liked the name until I saw how hard of a time this poor boy named Ainsley was having- now I think it's an incredibly cruel name to give a boy growing up right now, because people automatically assume it's a girl's name and try to pronounce it like Ashley, his parents have to explain to every new teacher about his name and how it is actually a male name. Some boys might be able to pull off an effeminate name, but not this kid. And because of association with Ainsley Harriot the name becomes even less masculine.
I know a couple in the US who named their son, Ainsley (he's about 10 now). I personally liked the name until I saw how hard of a time this poor boy named Ainsley was having- now I think it's an incredibly cruel name to give a boy growing up right now, because people automatically assume it's a girl's name and try to pronounce it like Ashley, his parents have to explain to every new teacher about his name and how it is actually a male name. Some boys might be able to pull off an effeminate name, but not this kid. And because of association with Ainsley Harriot the name becomes even less masculine.
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