Thoughts on the name Landry?

[jhmom]

Hi! We are expecting our 4th baby and we are struggling with girl names. My 5 yr old DD is Hadley so we are looking for something different that goes with her name. We get compliments on her name all the time.

I like the name Landry- DH isn't so keen but may come around. He thinks it sounds like laundry. :)

What are your thoughts on Landry for a baby girl? Middle name may be Landry Kate or Landry Elizabeth but those aren't certain.

THANKS!!!

Kerri

[TwinFoxes]

First thought: football. Legendary coach of the Cowboys as well as a character on " Friday Night Lights". But it's an OK name, different but not bizarre.

[fivi2]

Landry's Seafood is a chain restaurant. That is what I think of. Laundry maybe next.

I usually try not to say anything negative about people's name choices, but to be completely honest, I really don't like it. Have you tried that name suggestion site everyone always mentions? Totally blanking on the name, but you input sibling names or other names you like and it spits out suggestions...

[pinkmomagain]

Don't love it, to be honest.

[Snow mom]

I expected it to be a DS name but I guess so many names that I associate with boys are now swinging toward girl names. I just saw the name "Ashbey" on a friends FB account and your DD1 name as well as Landry kind of made me think of that.

[ABO Mama]

Sounds boyish, but really reminds me of laundry.

[babyonway]

Sounds boyish, but really reminds me of laundry.

I agree. Not a fan. Sorry


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[KCR4]

If our suburb of Dallas is a "data point" for you....we personally know several here (4 to be precise)! Some are boys and some are girls. Sounding like "laundry" actually hasn't crossed my mind. I would guess there are a whole bunch around here.....

[Melbel]

I actually mis-read the thread title as "Laundry", but think the name is fine. I personally like it better as a middle name - Kate Landry, Elizabeth Landry.

Other similar names:

Ansley/Ainsley
Delaney
Arden

[SnuggleBuggles]

Not my taste. Plus, I'd have thought it was a boy's name.

[gatorsmom]

Isn't there an actress named Ali Landry? That was my first thought.

I actually like the name but I think she'll have the "laundry" problems with it.

[hellokitty]

Landry's Seafood is a chain restaurant. That is what I think of. Laundry maybe next.

I usually try not to say anything negative about people's name choices, but to be completely honest, I really don't like it.

:yeahthat: I also feel like this is a boy name, not a girl name. I think you could swing it as a middle name, but IDK about it being a first name. I also think that there's potential for teasing since the name is only one letter off from, "laundry."

[LMPC]

My mind went to football first, too. And for that reason (I know, call me sexist) it sounds more masculine to me. Having said that, I think if you live in the deep (or more shallow) south you could add something like Kate and you'd be good to go.

[american_mama]

This came up once before on BBB, and I think "sounds like laundry" was repeated several times. There's always the Landrie spelling, which avoids that a little. I assume this is the thread, http://windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=442842&highlight=landryalthough I didn't read all 10 pages. But since it's all about girl names, you may want to.

Do you like gender neutral names? Because, to me, Hadley could be a boy and Landry definitely could be a boy name, so maybe that's a category you like. For a name that goes with Hadley:

Delaney or Delancey
Harper
Harlow
Piper
Dylan
Addison
Adelaide (the sounds go together, but the styles are different)
Meadow... kind of out there, but the D in the middle is similar
Hannah, if not too rhyme-y for you
Hailey, same comment as above
Hera (I think that would be a cool name, queen of the gods)
Hope
Haven
Hilken (went to school for 13 years with a girl named this; I think she said it was Danish)
Olivia
Camille or Camilla
Celia (SEEL-ya)
Dh has a female friend name Dailey with a D, which I think is cute and fits with Hadley.

For gender neutral names:
Peyton
Landon?
Leighton?
Ryan
Whit (I know a boy Whitford, boy Whittley, and girl Whitley)
McKenzie?
Logan
Shea
Finley
Sydney
Schuyler or Skylar
Cameron
Teagan
Adair
And a host of K names... Kendall, Kelton, Kellen

[katydid1971]

I first read Laundry when I looked at it and then corrected myself. I don't love it and I do love your other DD's name. I really like Delaney that PPs suggested.

[vonfirmath]

IT's a last name too me, as well as male. We have a Father-son pair in our company with that last name

[boilermakermom]

First thought: football. Legendary coach of the Cowboys as well as a character on " Friday Night Lights". But it's an OK name, different but not bizarre.

Exactly. And at first glance I thought you missed spelled laundry.

[ha98ed14]

Honestly, I thought you had misspelled laundry.
I think it's similar to the Letitia problem: If you live in a place where people are sophisticated enough to know how to pronounce it, it's fine. Otherwise people are gonna think your daddy was a boob guy...

[boogiemomz]

My mind goes straight to Landry in Friday Night Lights. :heartbeat: Love the show, love the character, and it's not a bad name, but I think of it as a boy name too.

[citymama]

Sounds boyish, but really reminds me of laundry.

:yeahthat: no disrespect, but I thought this thread was about detergent!

ETA Definitely would have thought it was a boy's name.

[candaceb]

My first thought was of the seafood restaurant. I vote no.

[JamiMac]

I never would have thought of laundry. My daughters have had three different girls named Landry in their sports teams and classes. I've not heard it for a boy.

[zukeypur]

I'm in Texas where girls named Landry are pretty common.

[ett]

Laundry came to my mind and I also thought of it as a boy's name.

[AnnieW625]

I like it, and I think it goes great with Hadley. They are both traditionally last names so i like that connection. Based on where you live I don't think many people would get most of these references. Maybe the connection to Tom Landry, or Landry from FNL show, but there are no Landry's restaurants on the west coast. I read the name Landry, and not laundry.

[lovebebes]

I dont want to hurt your feelings but I really dislike it also, and this is coming from a person who is extremely open to unusual names. It just does nothing at all for me, it is not beautiful or "cool", not traditional or old school, it just sounds bad to me, im really sorry, but i figure you are seeking honest opinions.

[trickyhop]

I like it, and I think it goes great with Hadley. They are both traditionally last names so i like that connection. Based on where you live I don't think many people would get most of these references. Maybe the connection to Tom Landry, or Landry from FNL show, but there are no Landry's restaurants on the west coast. I read the name Landry, and not laundry.
:yeahthat: I agree with everything Annie said! I think its lovely.

[wellyes]

I have to confess, until page 3, I didn't realize we were talking about a girl (missed that detail).

[unlisted]

I know someone that has a daughter named Landry. They are from the south:). What about the name Maren? Or Maryn.

[Momit]

Funny. I never would have thought of laundry but I did think of Tom Landry. I've seen girls here named Landry, so I think of it as the feminine version of Landon, which seems to be crazy popular here. I think it's a cute name. We also know girls named Peyton, Ansley and Ashton.

[Drag0nflygirl]

Just another idea to throw in the mix. I had a friend named Avery. It's somehow pretty and strong at the same time.

[tmahanes]

I like it!

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[infomama]

really reminds me of laundry.
:yeahthat: Sorry...not a fan.

[lhafer]

First thought was that it was for a boy. Second thought was that it reminded me of Landry's Seafood restaurant.

What about Harper? Or Harlow?

[MaiseyDog]

I'm in Texas where girls named Landry are pretty common.

I'm in Mississippi and we know 3 girls named Landry- one on DD1s grade at school and 2 at preschool.

[lizzywednesday]

I also think football coach.

However ... I did know a girl named Landry. She interned for my DH's radio station about 9 years ago.

If you're set on it, go for it. It's NMS, but it seems to go pretty well with your other DD's name.

[Corie]

I don't think of laundry at all.

Being from Dallas, TX, I do think of Tom Landry. He was a past
coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

But, that doesn't really bother me. I like the name. I'm a HUGE
fan of boys' names for girls.

[Gracemom]

I like it for a girl, but around here it is much more commonly a boy's name. A friend named her DD Logan, and she was put on an all-boys soccer team even though the mom made it clear she was a girl. So if you're OK with people assuming it's a boy's name, I'd go for it.

[MSWR0319]

I really like the name Landry, but I thought it was for a boy until I reread the post.

[almostamom]

I, too, think of Tom Landry, but that's why I like it so much! :) Mr. Landry was a well respected man of high moral character. He valued hard work and honesty. Clearly, I am a fan of Mr. Landry's, but if someone were to say the name made them think of him, then I think that's a very positive thing! I do think it's beautiful and original. If you love it, then go with it. Many years ago, I posted a similar thread asking about the name we were thinking of for our son. It was not well liked. We still used that as his name and I've never regretted it for a second.

[jacksmomtobe]

As others have said my first thought was Tom Landry and maybe because of that I thought boy's name. I do like some different names but on this one unless there are other girls named this in your area would end up being confusing .

[connor_mommy]

I like it! I didn't think of it as football nor a boy's name. I thought it was a name that could go either way. But then I like it when girls have boys names.

[diegosmom]

Another person who thought of the Restaurant when I first read it. Although I say name your child whatever makes you happy and don't worry to much what other people think. :-) Although from your post you might have some convincing to do with your hubby.

[happymom]

Pretty name! I did think "laundry" when I first saw it, but I think PP's suggestion of spelling it "Landrie" would solve that problem and maybe make your DH feel better about it. Landree could work too, and is also more feminine IMO.

[MelissaTC]

I also thought of Landry's Seafood and then laundry. Sorry. :( There was a baby in Moppets at the church where I work named Landry and they still call him "Baby Laundry".

[elbenn]

I think of it as a boys name. There was a character on Friday Night Lights (a boy) named Landry.

[fivi2]

I agree that Landrie takes away the seafood and laundry association.

[melissaflorida]

:yeahthat: I agree with everything Annie said! I think its lovely.

me too! my daughter's name is Spencer and I love gender neutral names for girls.

~Melissa

[Corie]

my daughter's name is Spencer and I love gender neutral names for girls.

~Melissa


My daughter's name is Carson. I also love gender neutral names for girls.

[carolinamama]

I haven't read through all the posts...

It isn't my cup of tea but DH and I tend towards very tradtional names, which of course isn't for everyone. That said, I think that you should name your DD what you and your DH like. There are many names out there and you will always have people who don't like what you choose. If I knew a little girl named Landry, I wouldn't think anything negative at all. It is a fine name that I don't think would present any more fodder for playground teasing than any other.

[trcy]

Sounds boyish, but really reminds me of laundry.:yeahthat: IMHO; sorry

[jhmom]

Thank you for all your thoughtful replies.... I really appreciate it. Sounds like a really mixed bag of reactions. :) I know in the end the decision is ours but it's nice to hear other people's opinions (who aren't family...LOL).

[rlu]

Isn't there an actress named Ali Landry? That was my first thought.

I actually like the name but I think she'll have the "laundry" problems with it.

And before Ali there were the Landry sisters Audrey and Judy. I thought of Audrey first and then had to rack my brain for Judy's name. Audrey was on the tv show Dallas, and I'm pretty sure they had guest roles on CHiPs and Love Boat and whatever was on back then (goodness I am dating myself).

I think it is pretty. As far as the laundry issue, there is a way to make fun of any name if given enough time and inclination, so I wouldn't let that stop me.

eta: DH's first thought was Tom Landry

[kristenk]

I have to admit that I wasn't a fan when I first read it. I thought Tom Landry and the restaurant. I also thought it sounded more like a boy's name.

I really like it, though, with the Landrie spelling. I think that feminizes the name a bit and takes away the restaurant association.

[Penny's Pappa]

I thought of "Laundry" right off the bat as well. Sorry.

That being said, the more I say "Landry" in my head, the more I like it. I think it's cute, but the laundry association is probably going to come up at some point.

I personally don't like the "Landrie" spelling. Seems contrived.

[Corie]

I personally don't like the "Landrie" spelling.


I don't like alternate spellings to any name!

[twowhat?]

This is probably totally regional. I've heard both boys and girls named Landry here.

And lots of girls with gender-neutral names like
Parker
Hunter
Quinn
Finley
Kennedy
Alex
etc

I'm not a fan of Landry but I don't think it's an awful name or anything...just not one I would personally choose.

[A1icia]

My first thought is definitely football - Tom Landry and LaRon Landry.

As a first name I'd think boy.

And of course there is all the potential "laundry" teasing.

[jjordan]

The only Landry I know is a boy. And I think it is maybe *too* similar to Hadley. I would never keep those straight when I'm scolding kids! :)

[sweet_pea]

Not a big fan of Landry, either. What about using the name Linden instead?

Some others:

Arden
Ellery
Eden
Sage
Skylar
Keely
Piper
Marlen
Teagan
Kendall
Maren

[essnce629]

I also read it as "Laundry" at first. I also assumed we were talking about a boy's name. To me it is too similar to Hadley as well.

[mom2binsd]

Are you Cubs fans??

I know a few little girls around here (Illinois) named Wrigley and I love that name.

I first thought you meant Laundry, then thought of Ali Landry/Tom Landry BUT I did think it was a girls name.

[almostmom]

Like others, I thought of the Friday Night Lights character who is a boy.

What about Avery? I love that name for a girl, and it might fit nicely with Hadley (actually I know a family with an Avery and a Hadley).

[arivecchi]

I like it. Makes me think of an adventurous and brave girl.

One of my best friends named her second DD Hunter and I love it as well. Has the same connotation in my mind.