Need 'cool' name inspiration

I'm sorry but that's just not true!

For starters upper class are well known for the occasional really odd name.

I really like Ace, and we're very solidly middle class. Very much not working class at all. We just have a general dislike for conformity because we are difficult. Both university educated.

DS has a very usual name which isn't on this thread but the general vibe of this thread is spot on where we like names.

The big thing is we feel completely secure and don't feel we need to pander to this conformity snobbery. Which is what it is. We don't have to prove our social status through naming convention.

DS's name actively helps him and is he really suits it and pulls it off.

if you don't give someone an interview based on their name you're a discriminatory twat.

@MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake , there is nothing wrong with coming from a working class background, and I never suggested that.
Names like Ayce-Starr and Eevie-Haileigh do not seem like working class names.

Maverick, seriously?

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Exactly.

Ooh the surgeon call Ayce-Starr must be less capable of operating on me than Sebastian! Everyone knows they just let the working class walk through medical school! And Eeviee-Haileigh can't be a fully qualified lawyer surely? Her working class shoes wouldn't be allowed in that section or a court room!!

Just pick a name that you like. It doesn't have to be 'cool' 'unique' or anything else, just something you live that won't saddle the child with a lifetime of teasing, jokes or unfortunate nicknames.

names can be a strong indicator of socio-economic background.

Of course they can. But you're acting like there's something inherently bad about coming from a working class background. It's not like they're part werewolf.

You can't even have posh unless you can provide evidence of your worthiness, otherwise its just "try hard"

@MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake , yes it's an assumption about Ace's background, but if you look at the statistics, names can be a strong indicator of socio-economic background.

As for the qualification of a surgeon, barrister, pilot etc. I would not assume that John or Olivia would be better qualified than Ace.
If I was hiring a barrister or pilot, I'd find the name Maverick off-putting.

One rarely gets to choose a surgeon. But turning one down based on their forename is a bit like turning one down based on accent or skin colour etc. Just makes you ignorant and you should be grateful the NHS isn't merit based

To be impressed by Ace being a surgeon, you are making an assumption about his background.

You yourself said Ace would 'likely come from an unfavourable socio-economic background'. Would we perhaps call this an assumption?

John or Olivia might be of any background, but you are not assuming that they might be from a lower socio-economic background.

Might there be other factors aside from a name, an accent for example, that might indicate socio-economic background or is it just names?

It's fine not to like a name for whatever reason, but some people seem determined to be unconvinced that a qualified barrister/surgeon/pilot called Ace (or whatever) might somehow not be quite as qualified as an equivalent William or George. Can't you see how silly that is?

@MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake , not really. Anyone being a surgeon is impressive. To be impressed by Ace being a surgeon, you are making an assumption about his background. John or Olivia might be of any background, but you are not assuming that they might be from a lower socio-economic background.

In that case you'll agree that it's even more impressive that Ace is now a surgeon?

Good.

I think a name like those you've mentioned might be Kyle.

I can see advantages in having something cool and slick, but which people are familiar with, so they clock it and mentally go: 'Oh yes, Kyle - like the footballer'.

Something edgy, which is also really unusual: like Cash or Ace, might be a big hat for a shy boy to wear. If a guy has got a bit of aplomb and pazache, then they carry of Ace, meaning tops, or Cash, like the man's man, Johnny Cash, but if they are shy, it might make them feel self-conscious.

The fact he's called Ace means...his parents called him Ace. Nothing more.

It also probably means his parents were not very educated/successful/intellectual. So chances are his backgroung would have held him back and his start in life is less likely to favour academic and professional succes.

Names are linked to socio-economic status unfortulately and people judge accordingly.

@Strokethefurrywall , chances are that Ace would not be a surgeon, because he'd likely come from an unfavourable socio-economic background.

Why?

If I was told that a surgeon called Ace was the most qualified in his field, then he's the one I'd choose. The fact he's called Ace means...his parents called him Ace. Nothing more.

Well...we all have different aspirations for our children but personally, I wouldn't choose a surgeon or a lawyer called Cash, Ace, Bear (which is Grylls' family nickname for him and not his given name, which is "Edward Michael") or Maverick.

Ha! You'd assume that a lawyer or surgeon with an "unusual" name isn't as highly trained as the John's and Olivia's?

I've heard some belters in my time but that's a cracker! 😂😂😂

You can bet your arse that if the Head of Cardiology is name "Ace Robinson" I'm going to damn well let him operate...

Children's names reflect the level of education and intellect and common sense of their parents. Whether you like it or not.

@Storge , even if you work for yourself, your name is part of your branding.
Some of the names suggested have connotations.

"Why does everything have to be about being hirable? I'm rather hoping my kids will work for themselves, rather than apply to narrow-minded employers anyway."

Well...we all have different aspirations for our children but personally, I wouldn't choose a surgeon or a lawyer called Cash, Ace, Bear (which is Grylls' family nickname for him and not his given name, which is "Edward Michael") or Maverick.

Name-changed as potentially outing. My son's names (first plus both middles) ALL appear in this thread.

Mn is generally not the place to post if you're after anything other than posh or top 20.

Why does everything have to be about being hirable? I'm rather hoping my kids will work for themselves, rather than apply to narrow-minded employers anyway.

I’m naming my son Mars, but also had Geo, Wes, Perry and Sid (Sidney) on the list. I feel like it’s the kid who will make the name cool - or not!

Bear is cool, since has been popularised by Bear Grylls.

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