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Chanel

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Andrea279 · 18/03/2024 22:38

What do you think about Chanel? Is it too chavvy or is it a respectable name? I think it sounds beautiful but I’m not sure what others might think. Is this name too tied to the luxury brand? I know there’s parents these days naming their kids ridiculous things like Gucci though.

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CoconutGirI · 22/03/2024 15:10

Hate it.

meemawww · 20/03/2024 23:11

Are you giving birth to an escaped African grey parrot? CHANEEEEELLLLLL

CornflakesOnTheSolesOfHerShoes · 20/03/2024 16:48

Really randomly, this has just reminded me that my landlord at university was called Chanel and a) he was male and b) he’d be about 50 by now. Only one I’ve ever come across! But no, I really wouldn’t OP.

Comedycook · 20/03/2024 16:40

It's down-market, which is a shame because it's actually quite lovely.

rooftopbird · 20/03/2024 16:39

What about Coco? Much better as an homage..

rooftopbird · 20/03/2024 16:38

Dear god no, I loathe to use the word chavvy but it really is.

WavingCatsandDogs · 20/03/2024 03:29

Why give a brand free advertising?

I agree it's kinda trashy.

QueenBitch666 · 20/03/2024 01:14

Chav central Grin

User373433 · 19/03/2024 23:04

I know a sibling set Chanel, Dolce and Cartier. It's definitely chavvy. I also know a Dolcie, and I'm sure they were going for that brand style too as that is what they are into, but I much prefer it as it is an actual Latin origin name and different from the brand. If you just like the sound of the name, I'd change the spelling.

Shetlands · 19/03/2024 22:31

SpringtimeBunny · 19/03/2024 20:32

To be fair, Doctors & Professors are known by their surname. Such as Dr Doe or Professor Smith

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idontlikealdi · 19/03/2024 22:17

I worked with a girl called Tia Maria many years ago. Chanel is on the same level.

SpringtimeBunny · 19/03/2024 20:32

Shetlands · 19/03/2024 12:14

My test for any name is whether it goes well with Doctor or Professor in front of it. I'm afraid Chanel fails my test.

To be fair, Doctors & Professors are known by their surname. Such as Dr Doe or Professor Smith

Toottooot · 19/03/2024 20:29

Goes well with Fendi as a middle name.

salamithumbs · 19/03/2024 20:19

I think it sounds tacky tbh even though I knew a Chanel growing up! Too perfumey 🤷 maybe Chantelle or Chantal?

tinytemper66 · 19/03/2024 19:58

Ready through all the posts a few people remember the 🦜

tinytemper66 · 19/03/2024 19:55

Look at the video online about a parrot 🦜 called Chanel and then come back.

TeaPleaseX · 19/03/2024 13:05

@SpringtimeBunny She's an African Gray and her names CHANELLLLLLLLLL.

SpringtimeBunny · 19/03/2024 12:49

"Chanelllllllllll! Where are you Chanel?!?!"

If you know, you know

SpringtimeBunny · 19/03/2024 12:48

🤣🤣🤣🤣

viques · 19/03/2024 12:48

Shame the OP isn’t having triplets. Yves, Saint and Laurent would have playground panache.

qazxc · 19/03/2024 12:37

I think that anybody hearing Chanel will immediately think the child is named after the brand, it's such a strong association.

WrongSortOfPoster · 19/03/2024 12:20

@NotestoSelf , but if you only hear the names, you won't know if it's Portia or Porsche, or Amani or Armani.
If you'd never come across the names Portia and Amani , you might think they were unique spellings of brand names.

Shetlands · 19/03/2024 12:14

My test for any name is whether it goes well with Doctor or Professor in front of it. I'm afraid Chanel fails my test.

Chypre · 19/03/2024 12:12

Too "out there". How about Miuccia (Prada), Lora (Loro Piano), Mara (Max Mara), Jil (Sander). If you are after quiet luxury-old money bs nonsense, you are better off with something that sounds like a heritage name. As if you give the name after someone, grandmother or auntie - Penelope, Margot, Francesca, Patricia.

cordeliachaseatemyhandbag · 19/03/2024 12:06

Chantal is a proper French name.