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Tyler for boy

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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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rubyslippers · 30/08/2013 17:46

this is the only name test you should use

do you like it?

yes = use it

no = don't use it

HamletsSister · 30/08/2013 17:44

Teacher here. Tyler is a naughty boy name!

littlemog · 30/08/2013 17:42

And fwiw I don't see the name as 'common' whatever the heck that means!

littlemog · 30/08/2013 17:41

Hang on! The OP asked what people thought of it. I think it's horrible. I also think many other names are horrible - Olive, Yolanda, Jason, Crispin...I could go on.

Alisvolatpropiis · 30/08/2013 17:35

Not my style but it's a perfectly fine name.

MrsDeVere · 30/08/2013 15:52

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TantrumsAndBalloons · 30/08/2013 15:47

Dear god almighty this is why I stay out of this topic.

You do realise these are people's actual names don't you?

If you like a name, use it. If not, don't.

Posting what a horrible name it is....what's the point?

You can't just say "I wouldn't choose that name"
Nope. It has to be chavvy and horrible and common.

littlemog · 30/08/2013 15:42

Tyler is a horrible name,

MrsDeVere · 30/08/2013 15:40

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Rhubarbgarden · 30/08/2013 14:05

Not my cup of tea.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 30/08/2013 13:28

erm no it doesnt actually "say it all really" MrsBucketxx

It says that you know one person with that name that you think is "chavvy"

Not that everyone with that name is

burberryqueen · 30/08/2013 13:16

it's a surname. end of.

MrsBucketxx · 30/08/2013 13:14

I have a very chavvy cousin with that name. Says it all really

My advice would be don't I'd hate my dc to have that sort of connotations to a name

TobyLerone · 30/08/2013 13:11

And sometimes the connotations are completely the opposite. Tyler might be a 'posh' name in the US. And I was surprised to learn that Tristan is a trailer trash name in the US.

blueshoes · 30/08/2013 10:24

lljkk, I believe the list you linked to are Americans named Tyler.

I have sure it is perfectly fine in the US but importing those names into the UK brings with it certain connotations that appeal to only certain sections of UK society. Which partly explains the stereotype associated with that name.

Tea1Sugar · 30/08/2013 09:18

Hate it. Sorry.

5madthings · 30/08/2013 09:08

its a name that i neither like nor dislike. a.bit like johnathon or many other names it doesnt make me think 'ooh i like that' but i dont dislike it either.

i know a few tylers, all older children/teens. i havent heard any little ones called it recently.

MrsDeVere · 30/08/2013 09:08

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pilates · 30/08/2013 09:05

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

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?

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...

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".

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!

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.

MyThumbsHaveGoneWeird · 30/08/2013 00:01

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

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