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Kyle...

113 replies

MoFoe1 · 07/12/2013 12:04

Opinions please Grin

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usualsuspect · 07/12/2013 20:58

And 'chavvy' has never been an acceptable term.

Theonlyoneiknow · 07/12/2013 20:58

Thanks usualsuspect but think I will hide this thread from the threads I'm on.

I expect all those comments have put the OP off which is a shame. They must have been considering it to post on here. I often wish people who judge other names so harshly would share what their own DC are called!

My DS is a beautiful, kind, intelligent boy who has a strong Scottish name with a lovely meaning. It does sadden me that there are so many harsh negative comments towards his name. Imagine how you would feel if they were directed towards your DCs name?

Yes, the OP asked for opinions, but when a poster then replies and says they have a DC with that name I would never have been so mean as to post such harsh comments afterwards, maybe I am too soft for here!

God forbid you knew his middle name!

KrabbyPatty · 07/12/2013 20:55

I agree with Bunbaker. My son has a name that has gone from unusual to ubiquitous in the last 10 years.

MN would be divisive. Most love it, some think it pretentious.

Most people have opinions on names, c'est la vie.

Saminthemiddle · 07/12/2013 20:54

sorry, no...dislike

Auntierosemary · 07/12/2013 20:52

Bloody hell! Katie Hopkins, is that you (x15)? Parents of kyles (including one of my best friends) don't read this thread. As Louis Walsh might say, a baby will make a name his own so if you like Kyle - go for it.

usualsuspect · 07/12/2013 20:51

It has certain connotations for up their own arse snobs,yes.

Ubik1 · 07/12/2013 20:49

Yeah like; when I hear Mylo or Jack or Jake I always associate it with a certain sort of North London mother:

'Oh no, mylo stop hitting him... sweetie... no darling we talked about this...use your words darling not your fists...oh dear..' etc etc

Bunbaker · 07/12/2013 20:44

"What a snobby thread this is."

Yes it is, but it doesn't get away from the fact that the name Kyle has certain connotations whether you like it or not.

Ubik1 · 07/12/2013 20:43

OH dear...my lovely, gentle, clever DP is called Kyle

I'm going to show him this thread later Grin...will not show MIL though, she'd have all your guts for garters.

Rollermum · 07/12/2013 20:40

Sorry, another one who thought instantly of Jeremy Kyle. I wouldn't use it for that reason.

If you love it though, who cares. Jeremy Kyle probably won't be a big name in future years!?

KrabbyPatty · 07/12/2013 20:39

It's chavvy, or whatever the acceptable term is now.

usualsuspect · 07/12/2013 20:37

What would expect a witty,attractive intelligent man to be called then?

pickledsiblings · 07/12/2013 20:36

I don't like this name at all despite meeting a really lovely 20 something Kyle recently. I found it strange as I just couldn't match the name with his persona; he was witty, attractive and intelligent.

usualsuspect · 07/12/2013 20:23

What a snobby thread this is.

You need to get over yourselves.

Onesleeptillwembley · 07/12/2013 18:29

A very high proportion of Kyles have little brothers called Jayden and Kayden in this city. I know this because they're always being screeched, as said upthread.

Only1scoop · 07/12/2013 18:13

Think of Jezza....a bit chavtastic....sorry

TwerkingNineToFive · 07/12/2013 18:10

Sorry I just think of Jeremy Kyle but I'm sure I'd get over that if I knew one. I like it in principle.

sonlypuppyfat · 07/12/2013 18:07

A little old fashioned but I love it. My nieces son is a Kyle and he is a genius.

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 07/12/2013 18:05

Well TheonlyoneIknow - in this area, the kind of families who would be shouting "ger ere ya little shit" etc. etc.

The OP asked for opinions, and I gave mine based on my experience of children with that name. That is not snobby, just factual.

I'm sure your DS is lovely - I am not doubting that or calling you "one of those families" as, as far as I know, I have never met you!

FetaCheeny · 07/12/2013 17:47

I really like Kyle, know a lovely one.

Rooners · 07/12/2013 16:31

LOL at ImAnElfJeSuisUneElf! Xmas Grin

I know a little Kyle and he is great. But in terms of fashion, it does seem to be fashionable among families of lesser educational status round 'ere.

and often sounds like 'Carw' which is pretty unattractive.

What is it with the letters K and J? We need someone who's done a PhD on it. I find it very interesting.

Philoslothy · 07/12/2013 16:01

This thread is making me want to call my unborn child Kyle.

ImAnElfJeSuisUneElf · 07/12/2013 15:57

The only Kyle I know was excluded for assaulting me. And then trying to set the school on fire.

ilovesmurfs · 07/12/2013 15:53

The only kyle I know is a lovely little boy, a real sweetie.

Oh actually I have a second cousin? Called kyle in America, he must be all grown up now last saw him as a child, he was lovely too.

Bunbaker · 07/12/2013 15:50

I also think it depends on where you live. Round here the sort of family that SantasLittleMonkeyButler has described would name their child Kyle.