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Naughty boys names?

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Crunchie14 · 19/11/2018 10:22

Firstly I have got to stop discussing baby names with both sets of grandparents - I know I take their opinions way too seriously.
Dp's Father is a headteacher, we were discussing names on the weekend for our imminent arrival, and Dp mentioned he liked Harrison.
His Dad said we can't use it as it's a naughty boys name.
Our other names on the shortlist are Lucas, Leo and Owen.

What are others opinions on these? I know these names are fairly popular which doesn't worry me too much, I don't actually know any other children with these names ... yet!

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Cbeebiesrehab · 19/11/2018 19:04

Why is it ok to say names make people think ‘wet’ or ‘posh’ or ‘mummy’s boy’ but it’s bullying to say a name makes you think of a naughty boy?

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DaisysStew · 19/11/2018 18:28

I really hate these threads. Nasty, snobby and judgemental- you’re talking about children FFS.

Cbeebiesrehab · 19/11/2018 18:24

I work in a behaviour school for boys and we have lots of pupils with the same names (Jack/Jackson, Kai, Tyler, Dan, Callum, Connor) but you can make of that what you will. Never had a Harry/Harrison though.

JellycatElfie · 19/11/2018 18:12

There might be a correlation but if you like Harrison I’d pick whatever name you choose, you sound like good parents so there’s no reason why your little boy won’t grow up lovely and sweet!

lebkuchenlover · 19/11/2018 18:09

You're right. Of course it's not the name itself that has any effect, it's down to the parenting and opportunities!

Ohyesiam · 19/11/2018 18:03

People seem to be writing lists of middle class and working class names.
Just sayin

lebkuchenlover · 19/11/2018 18:01

Soupdragon, I am not saying anything. I am just quoting a study by Gregory Clark, the economist behind The Son Also Rises: Surnames and the History of Social Mobility, who, for example, found that girls named Eleanor were 100 times more likely to go to Oxford University than girls named Jade.

SoupDragon · 19/11/2018 17:29

Several studies have found a correlation between names and social backgrounds, with the parenting skills of mothers and fathers having a critical impact on future development.

So, you're saying "naughty" boys are from a particular social background...? Which one?

RitaSueandFatFuckingMavis · 19/11/2018 17:05

Sorry but this is nonsense and all down to opinion.

I know a Leo. He's a little shit. I also know another Leo who is a little sweetheart.

It depends on the child and the whole nature/ nurture debate.

Glossymare · 19/11/2018 17:04

By the way, I have a Jake and impish is a great description!! But, I take parenting and education seriously. We take no nonsense from him and bring him up very well. But.. he’s an imp!!!

Glossymare · 19/11/2018 17:03

Is it because those names are popular amongst a certain stereotype of parents? There must be a reason these names fit in to the ‘naughty’ category time and time again.

Bobbybobbins · 19/11/2018 16:59

I think there is an element of snobbery here with some of the names that are being listed.

daisypond · 19/11/2018 16:46

I'm not keen on Harrison. It seems to be a name people use when they think it's a longer form of Harry, instead of Henry. If you are going to use something more invented, I like Harris - as in the island. I like Lucas and Leo. Owen is OK-ish - a bit dull.

Claracracksthenut · 19/11/2018 14:54

I know 3 very naughty Henry’s and the worst boy at my own school was Henry so I do see that as a bit of a naughty boy name. Also prince Harry is really a Henry and he certainly was no angel so I feel I can’t state that one.

In my children’s school it was Monty who managed to break the headmasters window by throwing an apple. So that is probably the naughty boy name at that school alongside Henry of course.

iIcouldsleepforaweek · 19/11/2018 14:54

And don't forget.. TylerWink

iIcouldsleepforaweek · 19/11/2018 14:54

Jayden
Kayden
Jay
Kai
Callum
Aiden
Lewis
Jack

lebkuchenlover · 19/11/2018 14:40

Several studies have found a correlation between names and social backgrounds, with the parenting skills of mothers and fathers having a critical impact on future development.

Again, this doesn't suggest causation, simply a correlation.

pinkhorse · 19/11/2018 14:33

My first thoughts were Callum, Harrison, Tyler, Max.

SoupDragon · 19/11/2018 14:24

There is simply a correlation

There really isn't.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 19/11/2018 14:22

I’ve always liked Max but DD had one in her class all through Primary who drove her to distraction. I feel a lot of it though was due to parenting or rather lack off.

cheesefield · 19/11/2018 14:21

Bailey
Jayden
Connor
Mason
Harrison
Shane
Bradley

Shadow1234 · 19/11/2018 14:19

I agree with others that say its ridiculous to stereotype people because of their names. If I loved a name, then I would chose that name. Go with what you like. (this is why I didnt discuss baby names with family members, because they will all give their opinions and its not their child to name).