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Tyler for boy

243 replies

babynelly2010 · 29/08/2013 15:39

What does everyone think of it?
I like the name but never met anyone with it.

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xJadex · 29/08/2013 15:42

Please, please watch Katie Hopkins on this morning talking about childrens names, you may change your mind about tyler lol ;-)

Thesimplethings · 29/08/2013 15:47

I have a Tyler, suits him down to the ground. I don't get the prejudice about the name

lilibet · 29/08/2013 15:47

No, sorry but please do not do this. Rightly or wrongly people will judge and label you and your son.

Thesimplethings · 29/08/2013 15:49

But what label? Hmm

testedpatience · 29/08/2013 15:51

I like it and dont understand all of this hype and prejudice over names.

I certainly wouldnt raise an eyebrow at it but then again one of mines a Riley which seems to produce the image of a young, fag smoking whilst pushing buggy, screeching motherGrin

TantrumsAndBalloons · 29/08/2013 15:54

My 14 ds1 is Tyler

babynelly2010 · 29/08/2013 16:08

I watched that woman is so wrong. You can have tyler and Alexander from one family .... Wow she is something.

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pinkpeoniesplease · 29/08/2013 17:43

Katie Hopkins.

sleepingbeautiful · 29/08/2013 22:18

I'm working in Canada at the moment and this name came up recently as a Chinese colleague wants to pick a Western and a Chinese name for his DC, and had Tyler on his possible list. The Canadian-born colleagues immediately reacted that he shouldn't pick it as it is a bit 'trailer trash'... I don't know if it has the same perception in all of North America though, or back in Britain, as I've never met one back home.

Writerwannabe83 · 29/08/2013 22:24

I've never though of Tyler as being a chavvy or a trashy name, I really like it Smile

usualsuspect · 29/08/2013 22:25

I love the name Tyler.

blueshoes · 29/08/2013 23:22

No

looki · 29/08/2013 23:31

I'm NOT a fan of KH but this name has now become one which is now associated with Chantelle.....

AnyoneButLulu · 29/08/2013 23:36

It's not generally associated with the higher socio-economic classifications. Entirely up to you whether you give a fig about that.

RoastedCouchPotatoes · 29/08/2013 23:41

I like Tyler but prefer Taylor but that's more unisex Confused I love the nickname Ty too.

TobyLerone · 29/08/2013 23:50

I wouldn't call a child 'Tyler' any more than I would call him 'Plumber' or 'Mechanic'.

bellabelly · 29/08/2013 23:52

Nooooooo!!!! Don't do it.

mikkii · 29/08/2013 23:54

I know one. His name suits him.

Sorry, I'm too middle class for it.

MyThumbsHaveGoneWeird · 30/08/2013 00:01

No. Doesn't pass the go anywhere test for me.

DaleyBump · 30/08/2013 00:09

I think it sounds quite common but that's because I know so many 0-4 year old Tylers that it's getting a bit old.

BlueStarsAtNight · 30/08/2013 07:58

I really hate it. I don't like to agree with Katie Hopkins on anything but to me I'm afraid it does sound common and dare I say it chavvy!

lljkk · 30/08/2013 08:30

I can think of loads, age 5 to 40. it's an ordinary name to me.
The list of famous Tylers includes Olympic athletes, a gay rights activist, quite a few performers and other athletes, and "the highest paid man in entertainment".

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Sanjifair · 30/08/2013 08:53

The only Tyler I know is a very senior executive in a global business. Doesn't really fit the stereotype discussed here...

TantrumsAndBalloons · 30/08/2013 08:58

The "go anywhere" test?

What on earth is that?

Surely people can go anywhere regardless of whether you like their name or not?

pilates · 30/08/2013 09:05

No sorry not for me but if you love it go for it.

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