Happy

Really? What's next, Cute?

Wouldn't it just be confusing to have Happy as a name, and people would think you're strange too...

"Hi, I'm Happy!"
"I'm glad you are Happy! But what's your name?"

Imagine having to write Happy on a CV as your name.

This is how I feel a lot. I also like the song…”Because I’m Happy, clap along if you feel like a room without a roof…” This name isn’t terrible!

Ridiculous.

This name wouldn’t suit me.
Maybe ‘pissed’ is more for me.

Why would anyone name their kid this? That's just wrong.

Awww... cute! Anyone named Happy is very happy! :D

This is a pet's name.

This name is like...I'm Happy! It's ok, I don't hate it but I don't like it.

Happy only makes me think of... Because I'm Happy! Clap along if you feel...etc.

This does have the potential to be a cute nickname, but I would not recommend using this on any real person as a given name.

I wouldn’t be very Happy to have this name.

This is an okay name, but it will cause teasing. Go with Gay instead! Gay has the same meaning and I think it's a lovely alternative.

Why? Just why?

Ranting on about how terrible the name Happy is isn't getting us anywhere. Just name your child Joy, Joyce, Hillary, Naomi, Allegra. P.S, as a rule of thumb for naming people DON'T name something if it's already a word.

A bit too literate, don’t you think?

Ridiculous and childish as a name.

This name sounds babyish and weird on a grown man. It’s silly on girls too, let alone a boy. It’s okay for fans of this name, but I personally wouldn’t use it for either gender. It’s more fake as a name than Princess. I don’t loathe the name completely though.

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I think Happy is more interesting and bizarre on a sad and/or emo person who is not Happy at all! That person is absolutely opposed to the friend of the name by the bearer.

This is a wonderful name! I wouldn't name my child this though. I would have this as their middle name. I really like the name Happy, but I prefer Joy.

My friend's neighbor's dog was named Happy and I think it is simply adorable. He's always got this sweet and friendly expression on his face.
But, really, why do you people dislike this name so much? I know it might cause the kid to be teased, but they can also just end up being positive and friendly people who completely fit their name.

Ummm, when I think Happy I think that awesome blue flying cat from Fairy Tail, who talks, so I think Happy is a pretty cool name, but not for a human...

Actually, I like this name. It does sound juvenile, but I can picture it well on a tomboyish, friendly, helpful girl. It could also work as a diminutive of Hephzibah or Harper.

Why are you all making fun of this name? This is my name, but I go by my surname (River). Personally, I LOVE this name! I am half native American, and I was named for an old legend (Happy River) so stop giving me all this crap about my name.

The fact that Happy is a legit name, apparently, leaves me feeling slightly annoyed and confused. I'm not Happy with Happy as a name. It just sounds ridiculous and moronic.

Might be cute when the kid is in first grade or so, but later on in life you will realize that you have tortured your child.

My name is Happy and it really does suck. People are always asking me "why is your name Happy when you're always sad" even teachers makes fun of my name. I get really annoyed when people tell me to be Happy just because my name is Happy. Honestly, if you're thinking about naming your child this name please stop and think about what the child would have to deal with in the future.

Sounds more like a nickname than a given name, and it reminds me of that annoying, overplayed Pharrell Williams song.

My name is Happy and I HATE it. You guys are right about the name being stupid.

I think you guys are really misinformed! It's a beautiful old name that has so much character when understood in the proper context of its history. I love it.

I think it makes a beautiful middle name and I love it as a name, but I agree that it might be a bit much, or very ironic for a first name (imagine when they cry: 'Happy, don't be sad.').

If you want to name your child this, go ahead. Don't let other people tell you what to do.
My opinion: The name is a bit silly, sounds nice though.

I understand the point of view of the latest poster, but I totally share one of the others: I don't think it should be a name. Joy is A LOT better to my mind. Oh, and Blythe is very nice.

I don't understand why everyone is giving this name so much shit. I like it. It may not be MY name, but I don't dislike it. My neighbors kids are named Happy(14) and Destiny(12), and it fits them perfectly. And not once have I seen them get teased or made fun of because of their names.

Weird and if you name someone that, who knows if that person will actually be unhappy?

I woke up this morning, the sunshine was shining I put on my HAPPY face. Why would you name your child a feeling? What if they cry? Watch when they get teased. And on their birthday! HAPPPYY BIIRTHDAAY DEAR HHHAAAPPPPPPPY. No, that's rubbish and a funeral for Happy will be sad :'( we are gathered here today to witness the death of HAPPY. (we didn't kill her no worries)

Oh wow this is a name?!

I'm sure there are parents out there who love this name but this is not a name I would ever consider using. It might sound cheerful but I doubt the child bearing it would happily accept it.

I love the name Happy, don't know why but it reminds me of someone who is um happy!

I'm not bothered by the meaning (a grumpy Happy would actually be hilarious in a good way), but it doesn't sound like a proper name. How about Bonnie, Blythe, Joy or Merry?

The kid will be anything but happy to bear this name.

Happy?! What kind of name is Happy?! Well I guess I shouldn't be too shocked considering these days ANYTHING can be name.

What a joke. What a WORD.
There are worse names. Though this isn't much of a name.

Happy? Are you kidding me? No one's happy all the time, especially during adolescence. Imagine your 16 year-old daughter named Happy. What if she's an emo chick? Or a skater? Or anything else besides a hippie? The teasing would never end. And now imagine when she's 25- going on her first formal job interview. "Hello. My name is Happy Jones." Yeah, she's going to get taken seriously.

My great grandmother's name. While I probably wouldn't use it, I like it better than Faith or Hope - instead of being a "virtue" - it just is. I also prefer it over April or Summer and many other word names.

This is ridiculous.
Heck, I wouldn't name anything Happy. Not my pet, my kid, my character, no one. Maybe as a nickname. As a joke.

Guilty pleasure for me. I adore it for a girl.

Happy? This is not a name, it's a word! The teasing would never end for a child that has this name.

It's spelt correctly and it has a nice meaning. I don't endorse it, but there are worse names.

Someone named Happy won't be taken seriously. A Happy might also turn out to be anything but happy. A lot of vocabulary words as names are corny, but this one in particular.

"Happy" is definitely not a name!

What makes this any worse than Joy? I hate them both, but a lot of people love the name Joy. It's basically the same, one is just more popularized.

What an ugly name, it reminds me of an old woman with a knitting obsession who get enough of sumo wrestling.

Imagine introducing yourself, which is the worst part of having such a stupid name.

What the heck kind of name is 'Happy'?

A good name for a clown.

This name is SO funny! I hate it, but I love it!

Somehow I think a person with this name would end up depressed and commit suicide by age 14. The name is utterly ridiculous and infantile, and no one with the name would be taken seriously. The jokes would never end.

I used to have two fish named Happy and Funny, they both died within weeks (not my fault). My point is, if you like this name, use it on a pet. And if you really want to name your kid Happy, then give him a normal name and nickname him Happy, he'll thank you for it.

Umh, I love the word and all, since you know, being happy IS a good thing. But as a name, it's horrible. I mean, the poor kid's going to have to live up to being "Happy" or something. And I agree with the people that said it's like naming your child a different "mood" word. It's like naming the kid "Sad" or something. So, as a name, NO.

This name isn't fit for a dog; it's better for a clown, along with Silly and Bobo!

Yes, and his/her twin could be Smile! What a great idea! I really can't imagine what kind of parents would name their kid Happy. I mean, it's a nice word and everything, but Happy?

It would be funny if the person called Happy was really moody & grumpy. I can just imagine it lol. :P

My best mate we sometimes call Happy. Her name is Haphra so you can see where we get that nickname from. It's ok I suppose in a way for a nickname but definitely NOT a first name.

"Hi I'm Happy, and you are"? Uhm no, that is not going to go over well at all! Do your kid a favor and do not name them this.

I agree, this is NOT a nice name, despite the meaning. It just doesn't sound like a name at all. No one would take you seriously. Joy is definitely a more humane choice.

A TOTAL hippie name.

Although this name might have been accepted in society in the 19th century, nowadays, your child might be ridiculed. If you find yourself liking the meaning of this name, I suggest the names "Felicity" or "Hilary," both names with the same meaning. But this is simply personal opinion.

I would feel really bad for you if that was your name!

Are you freakin' kiddin' me?! This isn't a name for heaven's sake.

Are some parents desperate for a name or hoping that their child will be merry and bright? In either case, it's pathetic. Even as a pet's name, it's ridiculously undignified and smarmy. There are many ways to make your child happy, but naming them happy is not going to do that. If they end up depressed from being teased so much, don't come crying to me.

Hey! My name is Happy! And I hate it! I would like something better like Melanie.

Don't name your child this, because if you did, people would think you were getting "happy" off of something when you had your precious Happy.

I agree, I would never name any one by this. I mean come on, what if your child is one day is sad what will you ask him or her "Hey Happy, are you sad"? So dumb to name your child this! Heres' some advice: NEVER NAME A CHILD BY THIS NAME!

This name just makes me think of a sleazy used-car salesman. It's tacky as all hell.

The stupidest name I have ever seen, and that's saying something.

I typed Happy into the search engine as a joke. Can't believe something actually came up.

I would NEVER name a child with this name. Not only it's a too common word, it just sounds plain bad for a name.

Ew. Come on, people. That's like naming your child Depressed.

Picture an eighty-year old woman with this name. Still like it?

This is a stupid name that only fits a dog. What if your child gets a serious depression?