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Hayley

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As8ly4yn · 13/04/2022 20:51

My best friend recently found out she's pregnant with a DD, and is thinking of the name Hayley, but is wondering if it is too 80s and a bit dated?

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blameitonthecaffeine · 02/05/2022 11:27

I like it.

I know one who is 15 but other than that, all late 20s - 40s. I would think of it as slightly dated, I suppose, but don't think that should matter if you like a name. It will just make her unusual in her peer group.

FairyCakeWings · 01/05/2022 21:18

I like it.

Allthesefolks · 01/05/2022 21:12

It’s my name and I hated it, people always tell me it’s a nice name though! My sister’s name is mentioned above too, we are truly 80s children 🤣 It’s definitely in the Darren category of a bit naff and dated.

I’m not downmarket, rough or a bitch as PPs are suggesting though 🤨

mrsfoof · 01/05/2022 21:04

I knew loads of Hayleys that were born in the early 80s and a couple from the late 60s / 70s.

It's pretty but not especially dated (although less commonly used in more recent times). I know a few high-flying career women called Hayley too. Go for it.

Orphlids · 30/04/2022 21:13

I really like it. It sounds so cheerful and sunny and outdoorsy. I’d love to meet a little Hayley. I’m imagining untidy golden pigtails, freckles, a gingham dress covered with grass stains and a daisy chain crown.

Feckingfeck · 30/04/2022 19:35

I know one... she is a CF 😊

caringcarer · 30/04/2022 19:33

Not keen. Reminds me of Hayley from Coronation Street.

A580Hojas · 30/04/2022 19:19

Comedycook · 30/04/2022 19:17

Dated and downmarket

Nice Hmm

Comedycook · 30/04/2022 19:17

Dated and downmarket

BonjourCrisette · 30/04/2022 19:15

Hélie is a boys' name.

I do rather like Hayley and I don't think I would have said that ten years ago and wonder if it's maybe about to make a comeback in a retro sort of way. I reckon if your friend goes for it there might be tons of them in another ten years.

Hallyup89 · 30/04/2022 19:09

Love it, wanted it, but it doesn't work with our surname.

A580Hojas · 30/04/2022 19:06

I love it. I only know one Hayley, she's early 30s, and the most wonderful person - perhaps that sways my opinion.

I also worked with a Hayley back in the early 90s. She'd be about 50 now.

I think it is an under-used name and well due a come back.

RainynightinGeorgia · 30/04/2022 19:01

Lovely name

HR313 · 17/04/2022 17:59

I’m a Hayley - I’m not so keen on it myself but my mum named me after Hayley Mills. I’m in my early 30’s. I used to get called Hales which I hated 😭

Furrbabymama87 · 17/04/2022 17:57

Too dated. Not awful, but nothing nice about it either.

StopFeckingFaffing · 17/04/2022 17:50

The only Hayley I've ever known (but spelt Haley) was a rather terrifying girl from a notoriously scary family from my childhood

It doesn't have good vibes

SeanChailleach · 17/04/2022 17:43

I met a 9 yo Hayley spelt Hélie a couple of years ago. I am guessing French but not sure.
That would mean "sunny" I think.

peaceinourtime · 17/04/2022 10:43

Its my name, I really don't like it. When I worked in Tesco about 12 years ago I had lots of customers telling me that their granddaughter was also called Hayley.

Samthenanny · 17/04/2022 10:38

My sisters a Hayley and she’s super friendly and nice. She’s 30

highhoo · 15/04/2022 05:46

I love it. I met a 4 month old Hailey recently and thought it was very sweet and I actually prefer the more modern / American spelling

Saltyquiche · 15/04/2022 05:41

What about Heidi, honour or Halle

Saltyquiche · 15/04/2022 05:40

I both love and hate it.

user1492757084 · 15/04/2022 05:31

Hayley is a nice name.

jokalyn · 15/04/2022 02:13

It does seem old but every old name keeps randomly coming back where you wouldn't expect. And Halley/Hallie is a lovely name but not that different really so can't rule any name out at the moment

Padderbadger · 15/04/2022 01:53

It does feel a bit 80s for me, lots of Hayley's in my school in the 90s

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