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Jayden

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LBNM19 · 31/05/2014 21:52

Finding it really hard to pick a boys name, I've got a little boy called Louie and thinking of Jayden for this one could be shortend to J or middle name will be Joseph as that's my dads name so Jayden Joseph could also be JJ. Honest opinions please :)

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ashtrayheart · 31/05/2014 22:41

I'm not keen on Joseph or Jayden. Jacob?
Dd2 goes to school with a Jai-Dee (boy).

CheckpointCharlie · 31/05/2014 22:40

I know a lovely Jayden.

Iswallowedawatermelon · 31/05/2014 22:40

I think the name Jayden sounds more feminine as well. I know one female Jayden (although she spells it differently).

Spero · 31/05/2014 22:39

I don't. I didn't.

I pointed out I used inverted commas.

I fully accept that some people won't give a flying fuck.

But life is difficult and hard enough as it is. Why not just give your child a timeless, classless name, rather than one that some people will judge.

Same goes for the Hugos and the Jontys. its marking a child out as a member of a particular group in society. The middle and upper class groups tend to be more privileged so I guess it is less undesirable to be put in those groups.

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Spero · 31/05/2014 22:37

Derek, I know that. Being called Thomas doesn't automatically make you middle class just has being called Jayden doesn't make you chav scum.

But some people will react unfavourably to the name Jayden when they wouldn't to the name Thomas.

That is all I am saying. So if it is a choice between Joseph and Jayden, I would go for Joseph every time.

Brabra · 31/05/2014 22:36

What about just Jay, that is a cute name on its own.

Spero · 31/05/2014 22:35

I would also have an immediate and not very favourable reaction to Hugo and Jonty, so you can see my prejudices at least cut both ways.

EatShitDerek · 31/05/2014 22:35

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FidelineandFumblin · 31/05/2014 22:34

You think?

I'd agree Jolyon or Hugo was weighted with connotations, Jonty less so...

Spero · 31/05/2014 22:34

'Thomas' sounds lovely and middle class of course.

I am not sure why you are trying to trip me up. I know that people can be called all sorts of things.

But you have to be very naive to think that a lot of people will have the same reaction to 'Jayden' as they do to 'Thomas'.

Clint88 · 31/05/2014 22:33

Um, Jonty?!?! I think Jayden has fewer 'connotations' tbh...

HolidayCriminal · 31/05/2014 22:32

If you love it, use it. Do not let MN prejudice discourage you.

There are MNers with sons called Jayden. They have probably mostly banned this topic, though.
It's not my cuppa but I don't cringe at it.
I do cringe at Hugo, Barnaby, Theo, Clementine, Luka....

SideOfFoot · 31/05/2014 22:32

Jayden is a nice enough name. I know agirl Jayden so I see it as a female name. I agree, about Will Smith's son being Jayden when someone mentioned that. Maybe it's unisex but I tend to think more girl than boy.

EatShitDerek · 31/05/2014 22:32

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Madamecastafiore · 31/05/2014 22:31

Rank.

Spero · 31/05/2014 22:31

Yes Derek. Because a name can tell a lot about someone's socio-economic background.

I would assume 'Jayden' did not come from a very wealthy or educated family.

That is the immediate reaction it would trigger. I hope I wouldn't judge any further without meeting Jayden in person.

But that is honestly my first impression of the name.

SanityClause · 31/05/2014 22:31

The trouble with Jayden is its very dating. It's like Dean or Darren was when I was at school.

But if you don't mind that and you like it, what does it matter.

I dislike it, but what does that matter to you? You don't even know me! FWIW, I'm not that keen on Joseph, either, which is about as classic and non-dating as they come.

FidelineandFumblin · 31/05/2014 22:29

Louie and Joseph are lovely names.

Jonty, Jerry/Jeremy & Jasper all go well with Louie and could be used with Joeseph to get JJ.

Jayden has unfortunate connotations - sorry.

I had several signs when pregnant with DD that I should call my baby Jayden.

What do you mean by 'signs' Lynette?

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SpeedwellBlue · 31/05/2014 22:29

I'm not keen but I like the name Jay.

MrsBungle · 31/05/2014 22:28

I know a little girl storm. Fabulous name.

Spero · 31/05/2014 22:28

Of course they need to get over themselves and stop being so prejudiced!

But that won't happen overnight, so if you are asking for my honest opinion I would chose 'Joseph' over 'Jayden' because that isn't going to push some people's buttons.

Yes, no doubt they are narrow minded twats if they judge on a name - but sadly I think there are quite a few out there.

And 'Storm' you would probably get away with as making you the child of some bohemian hippies which they would think quite daring and cool - Jayden sadly does not have those connotations.

Thread asked for honest opinions, this is mine. This does not mean I think anyone called Jayden is scum. I try very hard to rise above my prejudice because I recognise how harmful it can be - but as I am asked to be honest, I will honestly tell you that I would form a certain view about someone called Jayden before I met him.

This doesn't make me a good person I know. But I least I am aware and I try to check myself. Not everyone will try.

mum2jakie · 31/05/2014 22:26

JJ is a cute nickname. I know some gorgeous little boys called Jayden.

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