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Kayleigh?

68 replies

Moonbaby92 · 06/12/2020 00:54

I've always had a soft spot for this name..what do you think?

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MerchantOfVenom · 06/12/2020 07:43

@Orphlids

I agree with PP that it’s very much of its time. And I too only knew a horrid Kayleigh. She tried to pinch my boyfriend.

The snob in me thinks it’s a little bit dreadful. I know we’re not supposed to think it, or say it, but there we are. I much prefer Hayley, which I always think sounds so cheerful, but is dated too.

Agree with all of this. Apart from the boyfriend pinching, obvs!

It’s not exactly a timeless, elegant classic.

Mishmased · 06/12/2020 07:36

I work with a Kayleigh aged 24/25 and she's lovely.

VenusClapTrap · 06/12/2020 07:29

80s mean girl sums it up for me.

TigerDroveAgain · 06/12/2020 07:27

Thanks OP: now I have an earworm Xmas AngryXmas Grin

Autumnismyseason · 06/12/2020 07:23

Lovely name

CodenameVillanelle · 06/12/2020 07:00

So 80s! That's not necessarily a bad thing but it's dated.

Throughabushbackwards · 06/12/2020 06:59

I also know a Caley and I think it much more classy when spelled that way.

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 06/12/2020 06:58

I like it but would probably spell it Kayley. I know one and she spells it Caley.

Roselilly36 · 06/12/2020 06:57

I love the song, I like the name too, I don’t think I have ever met a Kayleigh. So quite unusual, but not in a way where you would forever be explaining the pronunciation. Go for it OP.

zigaziga · 06/12/2020 06:52

I do love the song.

But yeah the name is a bit 80s mean girl.

Onceuponatimethen · 06/12/2020 05:18

Really dislike, sorry. What about other name sending with the ey/ie sound or starting Kay:

Catherine can be nn Kay (or Katie obviously) or Kitty
Or Katrina etc

Or other ending ie or ey names like Charlotte nn Lottie, Sophia nn Sophie

KleinBlue · 06/12/2020 05:10

Really dated.

August20 · 06/12/2020 04:54

I don't mind the sound of it but can't find a spelling I like.

I don't know anyone of that name under 30.

I wouldn't choose it myself but it does have a nice sound.

Orphlids · 06/12/2020 04:42

I agree with PP that it’s very much of its time. And I too only knew a horrid Kayleigh. She tried to pinch my boyfriend.

The snob in me thinks it’s a little bit dreadful. I know we’re not supposed to think it, or say it, but there we are. I much prefer Hayley, which I always think sounds so cheerful, but is dated too.

hedwigismyowl · 06/12/2020 01:03

I'm not keen tbh but that's because I know 2 Kayleigh's and neither of them are nice. But if you love it, use it

CuppaZa · 06/12/2020 01:01

Agree it’s very 80’s

DramaAlpaca · 06/12/2020 00:59

It's very 80s. My first thought is the song by Marillion.

sofiaaaaaa · 06/12/2020 00:57

I like it. It’s the name of one of my best friends, nicknames galore!