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Kayleigh

104 replies

PopcornFrenzy · 07/07/2014 23:00

yay or nay?

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MollyBdenum · 19/07/2014 22:00

This thread has got me looking up popular girl's name on Google images. Catherine and Tabitha have had the most surprising results so far.

scarletforya · 19/07/2014 21:57

I'm not even slightly snobby but I don't like it. I remember when it started to be popular thinking it sounded made up. It's quite dated too. But I guess one person's 'dated' another person's 'vintage'.

VitoCorleone · 19/07/2014 21:45

Ive never had it sang to me but i have had many people say 'ohh listen to this song i found'

Yes i was named after the song. No i do not like the song.

I have been called a chav a few times though Hmm Grin

Harrin · 19/07/2014 14:23

I'm a Kayleigh too and no one has ever asked me if I was named after the song or sang it to me

My dp is Ben op so I think the names go lovely together! Grin

whotheduckisalice · 12/07/2014 09:13

I love it because of the beautiful song. Maybe I would have avoided it in the 80s but it could be cool and slightly ironic now! (Tho I am not cool so can't confirm that).

wizzler · 10/07/2014 23:43

Like the name but not with your surname ... sorry!

Hairylegs47 · 10/07/2014 23:30

Hi pet! waves back.

AMillionNameChangesLater · 10/07/2014 15:32

Hi mum! waves

AMillionNameChangesLater · 10/07/2014 15:29

Haven't read the full thread yet, but I'm a Kayleigh. I didn't like it when I was younger, but really like my name now!

I get called Kiki and Keeks.

pilates · 09/07/2014 22:24

No it's awful, sorry.

manicinsomniac · 09/07/2014 19:57

I love it. Really pretty name.

aoife24 · 09/07/2014 19:45

To me a bit naff and 90s.

crazylady321 · 09/07/2014 16:48

yay - I do like it but I agree it is a bit dated but sometimes that can be a good thing. I dont think its chavvy either my exs sister is called that and shes a rock chic.

squoosh · 09/07/2014 16:05

Poor Ethel!

Terrible name. Grin

MrsWinnibago · 09/07/2014 16:01

Squoosh type Ethel in!

squoosh · 09/07/2014 15:31

If you type the name Kayleigh into google images all sorts of glamour model 'stunnas' pop up.

My name throws up pictures of a cartoon character!

MrsWinnibago · 09/07/2014 15:16

Reminds me of the FABULOUS Marillion song. So yay from me.

Misspilly88 · 09/07/2014 15:12

Mega nay!

BlueKarou · 09/07/2014 15:11

Ah, y'see, I love the spelling Kaylee, although I know PPs have labelled it chavvy - it's the name of my favourite character from the short-lived cult tv show Firefly. I'd use it on that basis, although it probably wouldn't be top of my list.

I also think the Kayleigh spelling is lovely, and if you like it you should use it. If you're not sure, then maybe do something I think I've read on here before - write it, along with middle and last name, on a post it and leave it somewhere you'll see it regularly. Then you'll find out if it grows on you or not.

PopcornFrenzy · 09/07/2014 14:48

Dated to me are names like Edith, Elsie and old lady names but they're quite popular.

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Gingerjv · 09/07/2014 14:42

I do not like this name(

KoalaDownUnder · 09/07/2014 14:36

Nope. Super 1980s tacky.

It has nothing to do with the 'k' thing, for me; I love some k names. It's just too dated, and I don't like the -leigh ending.

In the same camp as Kimberley, Hayley, Kylie, Jodie.

Paddingtonthebear · 09/07/2014 14:24

Incidentally, I have known two Kayleigh's, a Keighley (pronounced Kylie) and one Kaye. All lovely, all English , all 80/90's born

Paddingtonthebear · 09/07/2014 14:22

Bit dated for me, so I will say Nay.

How about Callie? Or Kira?

fattycow · 09/07/2014 14:17

Nay for me. I know a woman with the name, she was named after the song and it is the one thing people will always say/sing to her. She hates it!