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Is Kayla chavvy?

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SarahScot · 04/03/2011 20:31

Okay, okay, I know it's not PC to use the term 'chavvy' . . . but is it?

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crunched · 04/03/2011 20:33

Fraid so....but if you like it,go for it!

sharbie · 04/03/2011 20:35

yes i would say so

KenDoddsDadsDog · 04/03/2011 20:35

Yes

Guacamole · 04/03/2011 20:36

I would have to say yes as well, sorry. Blush

kalo12 · 04/03/2011 20:36

it's so chavvy that chavs avoid it

usualsuspect · 04/03/2011 20:37

No

tuggy · 04/03/2011 20:39

Aye

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SarahScot · 04/03/2011 20:39

Thanks for the honesty. Was DH's idea, tried to tell him it was naff. Grin

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TheCrackFox · 04/03/2011 20:42

Yes...sorry to any Kayla's out there.

Onion1968 · 04/03/2011 21:29

yep it is

CloudsOfWitness · 04/03/2011 21:30

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usualsuspect · 04/03/2011 21:30

define chavvy?

muminthemiddle · 04/03/2011 21:31

I wouldn't say so.

gapbear · 04/03/2011 21:43

Yep, chavvy.

birdofthenorth · 04/03/2011 21:57

Yes, a bit. I quite liked Shayla but DH vetoed it, possibly using the phrase "chavarama" (I disagreed, but thatvwas his gut reaction!)

usualsuspect · 04/03/2011 21:57

whats a chavvy name?

CrazyHorse · 04/03/2011 21:58

Yes, and Kaya, Keira, and Kayleigh.

SecretNutellaFix · 04/03/2011 21:58

A bit, unfortunately.

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marge2 · 04/03/2011 21:58

yes

usualsuspect · 04/03/2011 21:59

Is Keith a chavvy name then?

saffy85 · 04/03/2011 22:00

I would immediately think chav. It's not a horrible name but I know/know of a fair few girls named Kayla/Kyla and they are all "chavs".

Bear in mind I too am rather chavvy, as is my sister, yet both our names are often shortlisted by people on these threads for their own DC as they are "classic" names.

ShowOfHands · 04/03/2011 22:03

Chavvy is a terrible term but it implies that the name is associated with people of a certain socioeconomic status and even disliking the term, I know what it means. My sil defines herself as a chav and is fairly proud. She has one of those clown necklaces. I think that's like a badge.

My Irish friend has a Cadhla which is a similar sound. Prettier though.

usualsuspect · 04/03/2011 22:05

Its an im better than you term pisses me right off

Beamur · 04/03/2011 22:07

There was a little girl with this name at DD's nursery and she was absolutely gorgeous and not chavvy at all.
It wouldn't be my choice though.