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SycamoreTall · 2022-06-30T19:24:54+00:00

Just that, really - two names we're considering at the moment. Thanks!

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SoupDragon · 01/07/2022 13:14

KirstenBlest · 01/07/2022 13:06

@Kanaloa , forgive me for not being eloquent for you. By 'downmarket', I mean 'not particularly aspirational' or perhaps 'a bit overused by people with only a vague connection with Ireland'. I'm not in Ireland or N.Ireland.

I know people with very good levels of education, wealth, social standing with those names but generally they are names that became very popular very quickly, and then have dropped off or will drop off in popularity

Ryan was very popular about 25 years ago, but not so much now

What a lord of nonsense.

Lalosalamanca · 01/07/2022 13:12

Neither.

vodkaredbullgirl · 01/07/2022 13:11

If you do call them Aiden, make sure they don't work as a manager for M and S

Kanaloa · 01/07/2022 13:09

I know exactly what you mean by ‘downmarket.’ I think it’s snobby and sad. What are you ‘aspiring’ to? And why can’t you be an aspirational Ryan?

KirstenBlest · 01/07/2022 13:06

@Kanaloa , forgive me for not being eloquent for you. By 'downmarket', I mean 'not particularly aspirational' or perhaps 'a bit overused by people with only a vague connection with Ireland'. I'm not in Ireland or N.Ireland.

I know people with very good levels of education, wealth, social standing with those names but generally they are names that became very popular very quickly, and then have dropped off or will drop off in popularity

Ryan was very popular about 25 years ago, but not so much now

irisetta · 01/07/2022 13:00

Aidan! Spelled the traditional Irish way, with an "a" rather than an "e". It means "little fire" 😊

puddingandsun · 01/07/2022 12:57

Aidan (that spelling)

It's not as popular as people think (at least not in my area) but I have seen it suggested recently on the name threads so I would say it's currently (getting back) on trend.

It's a strong, traditional name and at the same time imo it's cool.

Kanaloa · 01/07/2022 12:48

Still can’t get over how confidently it’s said either. That’s because ‘we are not in Ireland.’ Some people really do think their little corner of the world is the world.

Kanaloa · 01/07/2022 12:48

I thought ‘downmarket’ might pop up somewhere. And it’s paired here with a convoluted explanation that apparently it’s because ‘we’re not in Ireland.’ When in fact some people might very well be in Ireland. It might be Irish. Or might just think Ryan is a lovely name.

KirstenBlest · 01/07/2022 12:25

@SycamoreTall , the Irish names getting a bad rap is because we are not in Ireland. The names from the celtic countries tend to be popular with a certain type - the names seeming fresh or there's a loose connection. The same goes for names from other cultures too, be it American, Italian, Spanish or whatever.

The names tend to get very popular quickly and then seem dated

Names I'd put in this category are Leslie, Kevin, Darren, Craig, Conor, Ryan etc. They are nice enough names but now they seem downmarket and old-fashioned or they give a strong indication of the person's age-group.

Kanaloa · 01/07/2022 12:13

Yeah, Irish names get it too unfortunately. As well as American names, it’s just snobbery really and I find it so tacky and a little bit sad.

Justcashnosweets · 01/07/2022 12:12

I know an Aiden and he's lovely. That would be my choice.

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SycamoreTall · 01/07/2022 12:12

I've noticed the "Irish names" = "naughty" tendency on here before. Not sure I'd make my decision based on that.

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Kanaloa · 01/07/2022 12:11

Both are nice names. If you’re planning to let your son run riot he’ll be a naughty boy whether he’s called Aidan or Oscar so it makes no difference, always annoys me when people say that. Generally goes in hand with ‘ew no that’s chavvy’ to basically mean ‘that’s associated with poor people, you don’t want that.’ Do you think his school reports will read ‘Aidan is a very nice boy but we’ve had to mark him down in everything behaviourally on account of him being named Aidan.’

I personally would probably choose Aidan because I’m not keen on the sound of Oscar, but I don’t think Oscar is awful either.

DuchessOfSausage · 01/07/2022 12:05

Of the two Aidan.
I think both are slightly naughty boy's names. Aidan because of the Jayden, Kaiden, Haydn trend. Might not apply in your area though

SpaceJamtart · 01/07/2022 07:46

The rhyming wouldn't bother me ,the name isn't that similar and it feels very different to those names.
I have also known a few brilliant boys called Aidan so its not a 'naughty' name for everyone

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SycamoreTall · 01/07/2022 07:12

So, to summarise:

Oscar - dogs, cats, overused
Aidan - naughty, rhymes with other worse names, dated

😁

I take all these points. I do get the Jayden/Kayden thing, and I've been trying to decide if it bothers me. After all, Harry is no worse for rhyming with Gary and Barry.

We are in an area linked to St Aidan, so maybe it reads more traditional here.

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Luredbyapomegranate · 01/07/2022 00:36

SoupDragon · 30/06/2022 23:21

Whereas Oscar is so up to date and modern 😂😂

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@RuthW

The PP means it’s hugely popular to the point of being overused, so in that sense yes it’s very up to date.

SpaceJamtart · 01/07/2022 00:33

Aidan definitely

Copernico · 01/07/2022 00:32

Aidan

Snugglemonkey · 01/07/2022 00:31

I had a cat called Oscar, so I would go Aiden, but I would use the traditional spelling Aodhan.

midsomermurderess · 01/07/2022 00:26

Aidan. It’s a lovely name.

SoupDragon · 30/06/2022 23:21

RuthW · 30/06/2022 22:01

Oscar

Aiden is very dated and old fashioned

Whereas Oscar is so up to date and modern 😂😂

SummerPuddings · 30/06/2022 22:02

Oscar!!

RuthW · 30/06/2022 22:01

Oscar

Aiden is very dated and old fashioned