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Is Haydn/Hayden 'chavvy'?

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janejones1 · 06/12/2016 20:32

We love Haydn/Hayden, but is it seen as 'chavvy'? I don't want people to judge his name on the school register, etc.

He would be Haydn/Hayden Alexander.

Thanks.

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LarrytheCucumber · 07/12/2016 20:06

I didn't think you were supposed to say 'chavvy' on Mumsnet.
Only Hayden I know must be pushing 50, very respectable. It's Welsh isn't it?
Totally agree with Ravioli.

Blacksox · 07/12/2016 19:58

I think it's just too close to the abominable Jayden or Kayden.

septembersunshine · 07/12/2016 19:55

I really like it op. We have an Aidan so very similar sounding! I met an adorable Hayden (not sure if his spelling) at the dentist. He was such a cute boy. It's a good name op, go with what you love.

raviolidreaming · 07/12/2016 13:25

*after, not having!

raviolidreaming · 07/12/2016 13:25

Who cares what people on mumsnet think if you love the name?

Absolutely! Some of the suggestions on here can me ludicrous.

OP: We really like Lacey for a girl
Poster: What about Ptolemy or Harriet?

OP: We have decided on Ewan
Poster: What about Bartholomew on the birth certificate so he has options?

OP: We are naming the baby Amy having a deceased relative. It is also a name that has been in our family for generations.
Poster: It's a terrible name. Clara.

Theonlyoneiknow · 07/12/2016 12:50

Who cares what people on mumsnet think if you love the name?

NavyandWhite · 07/12/2016 10:12

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raviolidreaming · 07/12/2016 10:08

I would class it in the same bracket as Jayden, Kayden etc

I absolutely wouldn't class it the same. Hayden is a traditional Welsh name. My great uncle was a Hayden, and he'd be about 100 now if he was still alive so it certainly isn't a new name!

LostMySanityCanIBorrowYours · 07/12/2016 09:20

I'm with usual.

I've never understood these baby name threads. If you like a name, use it.

Surely to God, no-one is crass enough in real life to judge a child or parent on their choice of name?

I like both names, FWIW. Not that my opinion should matter to you.

NavyandWhite · 07/12/2016 09:14

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ClaudiaApfelstrudel · 07/12/2016 09:11

I'm not convinced it's a chavvy name, so no

I don't like it very much though

UntilTheCowsComeHome · 07/12/2016 09:04

I went to school with a Hayden. He was a lovely, not chavvy lad.

MistressMerryWeather · 07/12/2016 09:01

I imagine there are arseholes out there that would turn their ugly noses up at it and call it chavvy.

But who gives a fuck about them? Smile

If you like it, use it.

usual · 07/12/2016 08:57

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BabyGanoush · 07/12/2016 08:50

I think it could start a new wave in names!

Kids called Mozart (Mo) and Rachmaninov (Rav) to follow!

Glitterspy · 07/12/2016 08:48

Haha Vixx, the south. 'All those' names - what I meant was, in my head, names have always been grouped:

Elaine Beverly Sylvia Keith Alan Neil

Claire Sarah Helen Thomas Ben William

Hayden Harley Mason Lily-Mae Darcy Beau

That's what I meant, I guess it's an idiosyncrasy of mine. I'm not Katie Hopkins no.

TheLivingAsheth · 07/12/2016 08:47

Sorry, when I say you, I don't mean you, OP! I mean other people.

TheLivingAsheth · 07/12/2016 08:46

Of course it's not Chavvy (my tablet won't let me write that without a capital). Ignore all these people who are showing their ignorance. Even if you think Jayden and Kayden are Chavvy, presumably because you think they are made up names, Hayden is a traditional name. I had a Welsh teacher at school called Haydn (first name) who would be about 60 now and I know a 40 year old called Hayden also.

Vixxfacee · 07/12/2016 08:43

Where in the country are you? What do you mean ' those kinds of names '. Are you Katie Hopkins by any chance?

Glitterspy · 07/12/2016 08:40

I know a 12yo Hamish and a baby Hamish, so yes, seriously Hmm

Must depend where in the country you're from but round here Haydn is on a par with Tyler, Mason, Finn...all those kind of names

usual · 07/12/2016 08:38

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Vixxfacee · 07/12/2016 08:36

Hayden isn't 'chavvy'. Very offensive. Mn isn't the real world when it comes to baby names. I wouldn't pay attention! Someone suggested Hamish - seriously?

Glitterspy · 07/12/2016 08:34

Hayden, Holden, Harley. All on the chav side sorry

Redbookworm · 07/12/2016 06:34

I have a Hayden! I've never considered myself a chav but have I been kidding myself all these years? ( he will be 13 on Sunday) What are the criteria for being a chav? Confused

GreatFuckability · 07/12/2016 06:03

My great uncle was named Haydn after the composer (my great grandfather was Mendelsohn) they were the opposite of chavvy. (snobs in fact 😂)

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