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Names that you love but Mumsnet hates.

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SoSaidTheSwan · 22/05/2022 12:22

Which names do you love that generally get a bad reception on MN?

I love surname type names for boys so Lawson, Weston, Darwin etc.

I also think that Kyle and Kai are nice names.

There are others but I'll have to think of them.

Which disliked names do you love?

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KayEmAy · 24/05/2022 17:31

Clarke for a girl <3

WhatDoIDoNow3 · 24/05/2022 01:42

Emilie
Dovie
Birdie
River
Bodhi
Ottilie/Ottie

Hoowhoowho · 23/05/2022 23:00

My actual kids names which got a ‘poor kids’ on here when I was looking for a name for DC3, a subsequent thread on DC3’s name suggested that wasn’t particularly popular either.

Job which was universally slated and Boudicca ditto (DH wouldn’t go for either of those either)

I also like Jaxon and some quiet way out names like Rhythm and Rejoice. Also adore Hillary/Hilary and if DC3 had been a boy it was a serious contender

Jeelypieces20storeys · 23/05/2022 22:42

SpringSunshine09 · 22/05/2022 23:43

I wouldn't be in a thrush to call my child that... 🥁

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jay55 · 23/05/2022 15:24

Barbara, several of my mums friends had the name and I've very fond memories of them.

Cloud16 · 23/05/2022 15:10

Also surnames as first names (often called "chavvy" and American on here). But where I live in Scotland, surnames as first names is tradition! So they seem like solid names to me.

Cloud16 · 23/05/2022 15:07

I have a soft spot for names I think sound like 'cowboy' names for boys. Like Dustin and Casey 👀😳

MangoMaddie · 23/05/2022 14:41

I love classic names like Rachel and Sarah which lots of people think are boring. When I suggested Sarah on a thread a while ago, someone said it was no better than naming a girl "Girl" 😂

onlywork55 · 23/05/2022 09:59

TheYearOfSmallThings · 22/05/2022 13:24

Linda. I've always liked it and I still think it's adorable, but nobody on here agrees.

I agree!! I love it. I think it is so pretty and die a comeback.

I also like Lindy.

EdithGrantham · 23/05/2022 09:58

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 23/05/2022 09:26

Any name that might possibly need spelled out on occasion. I have an absolutely normal name but still need to spell it for people, it's really not difficult but MN does not like it. That means anything vaguely Gaelic 🙄

Yep, even the most common names need spelling out now because of the preference to give a child a name that's "normal" but also "unique" by virtue of its spelling.

Coughee · 23/05/2022 09:42

Exactly givemyheadpeace. People need help spelling/pronouncing my name too. It's fine, really not a big deal at all.

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 23/05/2022 09:26

Any name that might possibly need spelled out on occasion. I have an absolutely normal name but still need to spell it for people, it's really not difficult but MN does not like it. That means anything vaguely Gaelic 🙄

Divebar2021 · 23/05/2022 09:03

I’ve not seen criticism of Irish, Welsh or “foreign” names on here. I’ve seen comments about names being “chavvy” or “try hard and pretentious” but if you like a name I wouldn’t be that bothered about a few individuals with strong opinions.

LaBellina · 23/05/2022 09:00

Jade

Electrox · 23/05/2022 08:59

I like quite a few names that were more popular in the 60s/70s/80s. Sarah, Melissa, Susan, Helen, John, David, Mark, Richard.

CallMeNutribullet · 23/05/2022 08:57

My daughter is Skye. Apparently it's "chavvy". We're Scottish in Scotland. My daughter is named after one of the most beautiful islands in the country.

ItWorriesMeThisKindofThing · 23/05/2022 08:56

Jason

outshinethemorningsun · 23/05/2022 08:52

Why is Kit so loved on here but not Kai? (I think I put them in the same ‘category’ because of the Rooneys lol)

I’ve seen plenty of names described as ‘awful’ on here that I actually like. I also don’t get the obsession with no ‘nicknames’ and there are plenty of ‘cutesy’ names that I love.

toastofthetown · 23/05/2022 08:49

Lambrini

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 08:48

Grace
May

Remainiac · 23/05/2022 07:22

Sharon - leaving aside the connotations, it’s a lovely name
Kayleigh - as above

Coughee · 23/05/2022 07:21

Names that - gasp, shock, horror - English people may struggle to pronounce on first go. Especially Irish and Welsh names.

ChagSameachDoreen · 23/05/2022 07:16

Courtney
Donna
Dawn
Tiffany
Brooke
Eileen

Carl
Craig
Dean
Lee

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 22/05/2022 23:49

WeasilyPleased · 22/05/2022 23:12

Amanda. I've seen it described as old fashioned in a bad way, a bully's name and A man duh.
I think it's very warm and elegant though. If you can get past Mandy!

I like Amanda. Maybe it's Amanda from Motherland that makes people think 'bully'. I love her but she's an undeniable bitch. Mandy is awful as is Mand.

Louise0701 · 22/05/2022 23:46

@AceofPentacles I’ve usually seen chester as a suggestion on MN so assumed it was well liked?

I love Billy but according to MN it’s chavvy