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What are your opinions on the name 'Hayden'?

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SilverStones123 · 08/10/2016 19:07

Hello Mumsnetters,

Our little boy arrived yesterday morning.

What are your opinions on Hayden George? Smile

We think it's nice, but would like some opinions first!

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Madbengalmum · 09/10/2016 20:28

Dislike it sorry.

Honeybee79 · 09/10/2016 19:54

Haydn is great - I have positive associations as there is a v nice Haydn in DS' class. Not sure about the spelling Hayden tho.

nooka · 09/10/2016 19:04

If Alexander is your favourite then I'd go for that. I really doubt anyone meeting an Alexander George would immediately think that you were a serious royalist - I doubt most people would even associate Alexander with the prince.

Otherwise I prefer Aiden to Hayden and I like Daniel too.

Congratulations!

EllenDegenerate · 09/10/2016 17:11

Jack- timeless if overused,
Daniel - classic and inoffensive
Louis - rapidly becoming ubiquitous and not particularly appealing.
Alexander - marvellous name.

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SilverStones123 · 09/10/2016 17:04

Thank you Smile

I feel a bit awkward putting them now! Grin

On our list was:

  • Jack (but couldn't have Jack George and there are so many)
  • Daniel (we still like this)
  • Louis (we still like this also but obviously Louis George is a bit much, due to the prince)
  • Alexander (probably was our favourite, but the same as above)
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EllenDegenerate · 09/10/2016 17:02

I don't think that it's chavvy.
It is in all probability used more often by WC parents than MC ones but then nice names often are Smile

Henry isn't very nice imo, it will always be reminiscent of a young man I used to know who went by the NN 'Hen'. Awful.

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SilverStones123 · 09/10/2016 16:50

Thanks everyone...!

It's given us some things to think about.

Is Henry George better? Or is that a bit too royal?

We do like George for a first name, but my niece is Georgiana, she often gets called George, so it wouldn't be fair on my sister or them as cousins!

Hayden just seems so soft and strong (obviously in the minority!)

We like Aidan George too, but our surname begins with an A so we are an it funny about having an a name!

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 09/10/2016 13:30

With the risk of sounding like one of those "snotty" ones. Why having an opinion is snotty. The Lord alone knows, but thats another thread.
I think its awful and chavvy.

StCecilia · 09/10/2016 10:11

Congratulations OP Flowers

If you like it, use it - my DH's best mate is called Hayden and he's a top bloke. I also know a 10 year old and he's a complete nightmare. But I can also say this about lots of names.

He'll be your Hayden and that's all that matters.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/10/2016 10:06

Congratulations OP 💐
I prefer George Hayden.

mumgointhroughtorture · 09/10/2016 01:30

I like it .
Congratulations on your new arrival :)

0pti0na1 · 08/10/2016 23:44

I wouldn't spell it Haydn, because it will get pronounced as High-dnn like the composer.

Benedikte2 · 08/10/2016 22:41

Not my top favourite but ok. Has been around much longer than similar names with the exception of Aiden (which I personally prefer) and is a quiet solid name. Goes nicely with the George.
Hope you'll all be very happy.

katemess12 · 08/10/2016 21:04

I like it.

I know a lovely Hayden. Smile

Congrats, OP! Hayden George is a great name.

gunsandbanjos · 08/10/2016 20:25

Shuffle up on the twat bench, I'm joining you!

pleasetryanother1 · 08/10/2016 20:15

Depends where u live. We're north and know a Hayden and the h is always dropped. CongratulationsFlowers

pleasetryanother1 · 08/10/2016 20:14

Depends where u live. We're north and know a Hayden and the h is always dropped. CongratulationsFlowers

WaitrosePigeon · 08/10/2016 20:11

Me too Het, snotty as fuck Grin

Join me on the twat bench Brew

TheWeeBabySeamus1 · 08/10/2016 20:10

It's my surname! Smile

I always say (unless it's something like Crapbag) if you love the name then use it.

HeteronormativeHaybales · 08/10/2016 20:08

Oh, and if that makes me a snotty idiot, guilty as charged.

HeteronormativeHaybales · 08/10/2016 20:07

Haydn, if you're Welsh - fine.
Hayden - awful, and will date, badly.
Sorry.

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