Is this, or is this not, the No. 1 chav boys' name?

[Gunnerbean]

Jayden

[Geepers]

second to Tyler imo

[AnnasBananas]

I don't like it.

[JollyPirate]

No - it's fine - have heard far worse in my time as a midwife and HV.

[ScottishMummy]

why have you started this GB?purposefully provocative and dumbass post.grow up

[Rachmumoftwo]

No. Stop being mean.

[ScottishMummy]

GB you might want to consider the ladies on bereaved threads,this will cause upset.do yourself a favour get this deleted

[harpsichordcarrier]

Jesus Christ, what are you thinking?
that it is OK to use the word "chav"
and to be hurtful and personal
nasty, nasty.

[Gunnerbean]

Why is it mean and why so rude Scottishmummy?

This is an area for discussing names isn't it?

Given that names are so personal to the people who choose them I should think there is untold scope for vast differences of opinion and taste here.

People express all manner of opinions about all sorts of names and I have no intention whatsoever of upsetting bereaved parents.

Actually the title of this thread poses a question. It doesn't make a statement.

I think your response is a gross over reaction, out of all proportion and is quite unnecessary too.

[Gunnerbean]

I'll say again, I have asked a question not made a statement.

I've often seen the word "chav" used on MN too.

[Gunnerbean]

Why does anyone post a name up here? I suppose they're seeking the opinions of others, the same as I was....

[ScottishMummy]

shall i spell it out.the name you are citing has significance on bereaved threads.your post is provocative and likely to upset

[nickytwotimes]

There's someone on here who lost a child with that name.
Also, many people hate the word chav and most threads with the word chav will be challanged.

[harpsichordcarrier]

OK listen carefully:
you are being insulting to many people who have chosen that name.
chav is an offensive term only used by people with no taste or judgment.
I think that covers it

[AitchTwoOh]

oh dear, gunner, i didn't realise that someone had lost a wee boy of this name either, but if so it might be an idea to get it gone.

i just objected to chav and the fact that you know for sure it's really going to hurt someone's feelings on here.

[ForeverOptimistic]

I may start a new thread - Is Gunnerbean the biggest Chav on MN?

Offensive??? Yes but then so is your original post.

[ForeverOptimistic]

I don't actually think you are a "chav" I was just trying to make a point.

[LavenderStar]

Come on guys ... I very much doubt Gunnerbean knew about the bereaved parent (whom my thoughts go out to).

Is the word "chav" any more offensive than labelling a name pretentious/snobby etc? Would people who have sons called Tyler etc actually be offended by this post or are we trying to speak on their behalf - perhaps they don't care and would rather their son had a "chav" name than what they might think of as a "pompous" name (I won't suggest any examples!)

In any case, I don't think Gunnerbean's post was meant malicously so there's no need for so much agression here.

[fruitstick]

I thought the idea of this section was to get opinions on your own name choices, not insult other people's.

Gunners, if someone posts asking for opinions on the nam, knock yourself out. Until then, pipe down love.

[LouMacca]

OP your weren't seeking opinions though - you were giving your opinion in a very nasty way! You are obviously not thinking of using Jayden as a future name for your child so why post?

[nickytwotimes]

Yes, op wasn't seeking opinions, she was just being mean about a child's name.
Horrible.

[MrsFogi]

For goodness sake, any name can sound "chav" if yelled down the aisle of a supermarket. Having not ever heard that name being yelled in a supermarket and at a first glance, in response to op's question - No, I don't think it is. Being objective, I think it could be okay and could be shortened to Jay which I think is quite an attractive name. The name really doesn't matter it's the comportment of the child/its parents that can be classed as "chav" and it really doesn't matter if they're called Digby or Jayden.
Btw, ridiculous thread to start as you clearly were trying to be offensive rather than to solicit opinions on a potential choice of name.