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I'm not too big of a fan of it, either, sorry.

I saw a college girl on the news named Garland, definitely one of the strangest name sightings I’ve come across.

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It seems very old (money) and self important. Kind of nerdy too, like Garfield.

I think it's interesting. There's something serious and almost sinister or morose about this name. I'm not sure why, some buried association I must have.

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Garland is actually a pretty neat sounding name, and I like the 1930s sort of spirit it has, while also being quite modern. I'm very curious to see how I'd feel if I met someone with this name! It seems like it would be a great name for someone who wants to choose a gender neutral option.

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I have trouble picturing this on a child, but it would make perfect sense on a young adult who had renamed themselves.

I actually knew a guy from school named this. He was a grade or so below me, but I distinctly remember taking art class with him. Real decent kid. It also reminds me of a specific character from one of my favorite television series. So I think of those two associations besides of the late actress.
I don't mind the name, but I wouldn't use it myself.

This message was edited 12/17/2023, 10:39 AM

I'm sorry, but I don't really care for it.

It is both a surname (as in Judy) and a dictionary word. Two strikes, and it's out.

Don't like it