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Hayden - is it horrible? :-(

64 replies

NewMumInMarch2017 · 07/04/2017 17:05

Hiya,

Our son was born on the 1st. We had decided on Hayden but people have now told us "please don't" and "oh, dont" and just general comments like that really.

It's making me really sad :-(

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SingingSilver · 08/04/2017 17:38

If you like it - use it! People will associate it with your dc and his personality above anything else, don't worry. But it is better to simply tell people the name instead of asking. Everyone has a different opinion!

goodpiemissedthechips · 08/04/2017 14:42

I prefer Haydn personally (knew a few growing up) but I really don't see the issue. Slightly dated perhaps? But it's a lovely name.

SnookieSnooks · 08/04/2017 14:40

Ignore everyone else's opinions! It is a perfectly reasonable name.... it's not like you are calling him Zowie or Brooklyn.

Queensparkles · 08/04/2017 14:38

Congrats Grin

That's shocking that ppl are being so rude about your sons name AFTER he is born, it's one thing to make a comment while the mother is pregnant but to be so rude when the baby has actually arrived is bang out! Get them told Angry

I think it's a lovely name! Nothing wrong with it at all, all the 'en ending' names are nice eg Caiden, Aiden, Jayden etc! Hayden is just a bit less common which is a good thing! Flowers

iogo · 08/04/2017 03:37

It's a great name. One of my best friends' son is called Hayden. He's 5 and the cheekiest, loveliest, most fun bundle of joy.

rollonthesummer · 08/04/2017 03:35

I don't personally like it-it's in the Kayden, Jayden, Aiden, Kaiden, Jaiden camp for me. I would never say that to someone who wasn't asking my opinion though!

SpikeGilesSandwich · 08/04/2017 03:32

How rude! My standard response to any baby name is, "That's lovely!" whatever I really think. I might go home and tell DH if I think a name is awful but that's it. I'm sure plenty of people aren't keen on our choice but they smile and say it's lovely to my face which I appreciate. My advice is stick to your name and change your friends.

Buntysoven · 08/04/2017 00:53

There are some truly horrible people about. Hayden is a nice name. A friend is planning to call her little boy a truly horrific name in my opinion but it's up to her, we'll get to love it as we'll love her baby and it's her choice!!!

Astro55 · 07/04/2017 23:10

Try shouting it out in Asda .... you get a feel for names that way

hopsalong · 07/04/2017 23:08

I think it's a great name. Would be on my list but DH doesn't like it along with almost every other name.

DramaAlpaca · 07/04/2017 23:04

It's fine. If you like it, go with it.

Sophronia · 07/04/2017 22:23

It's a fine name.

buttercup54321 · 07/04/2017 21:14

Its very nice.Such rude people.

chillipopcorn1 · 07/04/2017 20:35

I've taught two wonderful Haydens (and one rotter) and I really like the name. OP he's your baby and it's unbelievably rude that people would express a negative opinion about something that you've chosen for him. Sod them!

TrinityForce · 07/04/2017 20:30

it's a GREAT name!
congratulations on your lovely baby

lljkk · 07/04/2017 20:30

Family name on DH's side & I like it.

MagnumAddict · 07/04/2017 20:25

I honestly thought it was a girls name because of the actress Hayden panniterre(sp?)

Is this were the trepidation is coming from? Even so though every day in here I see girls called James etc so doesn't really matter

I agree it's the height of rudeness to say anything once the baby is here and you've made your decision.

Don't let this spoil your first days with your lovely new son. By the way whatever you call him down the line the naysayers won't be able to imagine him being called anything else!

villainousbroodmare · 07/04/2017 20:24

It's not at all like the much-reviled Jayden, Kayden etc. I don't know anyone with it as a first name but I know two lots of surnames Haydens and they are all lovely, so I have great associations for it.

JudgeJudySheidlin · 07/04/2017 20:19

You'll never find a name that's liked by all. Hayden isn't an offensive name so I can't see the issues people have with it? Yes, they may not like it, but it isn't their child, it is yours! Congrats on his birth & I hope you choose whatever name you are happy with.

MadisonAvenue · 07/04/2017 20:18

It's a lovely name! If you love it then use it for you little boy and ignore people and their rudeness.

I know a 16 year old girl called Hayden, I've known her all of her life and always thought was a fab name it is.

mrsBeverleygoldberg · 07/04/2017 20:14

I love the name. I know one and he is a fantastic boy. Those people are rude and need to keep their opinion to themselves.

ShuttyTown · 07/04/2017 19:16

My nephew is a Hayden, he's a very polite intelligent caring 11 year old so it has good connotations for me. If you like it you use it, never mind what others think. It's not a ridiculous made up, out there sort of name so I don't see the problem Smile

FishInAWetSuitAndFlippers · 07/04/2017 18:26

Hayden is my favourite boys name. Congratulations op Flowers

Garnethair · 07/04/2017 18:24

I quite like it. Don't like Kayden, Jayden etc, but didn't associate Hayden with it. Enjoy your baby and call him whatever you want😀

Cosmicglitterpug · 07/04/2017 18:11

Well I don't like it, but if I knew you I wouldn't let on, I'd say 'lovely etc'...

Tell 'em to fuck off.

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