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Hayden or Leon?

36 replies

DiggoryIntGood · 13/02/2014 14:38

Love both these names and can't decide between them so I'd love your thoughts please!

I know I'm going to be outing myself but I think it's necessary to say I'm a Lisa... which puts me off Leon a little...
Our surname is Aldridge, DS1 is Nathan.

What do you think? Thanks!

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hennalyn · 14/02/2014 03:09

I would suggest Hayden because Leon sounds so fierce. Hayden sounds sweet and thoughtful. Anyway, it's really your choice when it comes to your kid's name. If you think Leon is something that sounds great to you, then go for it.

lechers · 14/02/2014 02:13

I always associate "Haydn" as being a rather posh name, as all the boys named that at Uni were rather posh and had friends called Crispin and StJohn Grin. Unfortunately, I think all the Jaydens and Kaydens etc have changed the feel of the name.

Leon makes me think of the film. Just don't have a daughter called Matilda.

winterhat · 13/02/2014 23:07

Leon

Pregnantberry · 13/02/2014 18:51

Strongly dislike Hayden, Leon is nice though.

ZingSweetApple · 13/02/2014 18:50

but yeah, it's the mature thing to do.Smile

ZingSweetApple · 13/02/2014 18:47

Wembley

I'm so tempted to say "I disagree!" Grin

Fifyfomum · 13/02/2014 18:46

A name being around for years doesnt stop it being chavy mainstream.

It being over used and incredibly common makes it chavy mainstream.

Onesleeptillwembley · 13/02/2014 18:45

Oh, and sorry for the cross post, Zing. Blush
But to be fair you're probably running out of names now. Grin
I'm from a big family and I got the 'leftover' names, although all my life my dad has run through my siblings names before getting to mine when talking to me. I even answer to Peter and Jeremy now!

Onesleeptillwembley · 13/02/2014 18:43

Tis nice to just agree to disagree so nicely, Zing. Grin
The name has bad connotations for me. Hayden - meh.

Greenrememberedhills · 13/02/2014 18:30

Haydn as in name of composer is not at all "Chavy"- not that it's a nice term anyway.

It's been around for years, unlike the other names, which are made-up. It is a traditional Welsh name, I believe. I have a much older cousin named it.

TheRaniOfYawn · 13/02/2014 18:25

Leon.

ZingSweetApple · 13/02/2014 18:09

wembley

Grin

you and I represent the two opposite ends of the scale.

as helpful as can be!Wink

Onesleeptillwembley · 13/02/2014 17:43

Leon is truly awful.

ZingSweetApple · 13/02/2014 17:43

Leon

we are considering it for DC7

Leeds2 · 13/02/2014 17:21

Leon.

thegreatgatsby101 · 13/02/2014 17:20

Leon for sure!
Hayden is way too surname/American for me!

scarletforya · 13/02/2014 17:04

Leon.

Hayden is....... not good!

UriGeller · 13/02/2014 17:01

Its got to be Leon.

Hayden..../Jayden/Kayden/Brayden etc.

Beachballfamily · 13/02/2014 15:00

You're over thinking it! They start with the same letter - similarity ends there.

Devora · 13/02/2014 14:58

Leon

ViviPru · 13/02/2014 14:57

no not too similar at all!

Reallynotsuretbh · 13/02/2014 14:55

Leon and Lisa are fine together honestly

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DiggoryIntGood · 13/02/2014 14:52

Wow, quick responses, thanks!

I think I would definitely go for Leon if my name wasn't Lisa - do they sound too similar or am I overthinking it?

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Reallynotsuretbh · 13/02/2014 14:51

Nathan and Hayden together doesn't work IMO so vote for Leon.

ThursdayLast · 13/02/2014 14:47

Leon for sure.
I can't put my finger on why I don't really like Hayden