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Names that are common in the US but not the UK

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ffsfindmeausername · 06/10/2024 10:28

Just that really, there seems to be certain names that seem very American that you don't tend to hear in the UK such as Chad.
I like the name Chad but no idea why it's not really used in the UK. Can anyone think of any other very "American" names that you don't tend to hear here in the UK or vice versa very British names rarely used in the US?

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ffsfindmeausername · 06/10/2024 11:54

fastforwardplay · 06/10/2024 10:55

Christy in the US
Kirsty in the Uk

yes Christy or Christie.
and yes don't think I've ever heard an American Kirsty.

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Overtheatlantic · 06/10/2024 11:53

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ffsfindmeausername · 06/10/2024 11:52

SonicTheHodgeheg · 06/10/2024 10:30

Chad makes me think of Chad Valley toys then the word Chav.

I never thought of that. I still do like Chad though lol.

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cheapskatemum · 06/10/2024 11:52

An American relative of mine has a 4yo Waylon. I don't know anyone in UK with this name. I believe he's named after Waylon Jennings.

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ffsfindmeausername · 06/10/2024 11:51

Cyclistmumgrandma · 06/10/2024 10:30

Randy?

yes Randy is another. mind you understandable in UK as of the meaning of the term "feeling a bit randy" I actually remember a friend who was pregnant years ago saying she liked the name Randy but obviously didn't use it because of that meaning.

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fastforwardplay · 06/10/2024 10:55

Christy in the US
Kirsty in the Uk

SonicTheHodgeheg · 06/10/2024 10:30

Chad makes me think of Chad Valley toys then the word Chav.

Cyclistmumgrandma · 06/10/2024 10:30

Randy?

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