Kyle...

[MoFoe1]

Opinions please

[pickledsiblings]

I don't like this name at all despite meeting a really lovely 20 something Kyle recently. I found it strange as I just couldn't match the name with his persona; he was witty, attractive and intelligent.

[usualsuspect]

What would expect a witty,attractive intelligent man to be called then?

[KrabbyPatty]

It's chavvy, or whatever the acceptable term is now.

[Rollermum]

Sorry, another one who thought instantly of Jeremy Kyle. I wouldn't use it for that reason.

If you love it though, who cares. Jeremy Kyle probably won't be a big name in future years!?

[Ubik1]

OH dear...my lovely, gentle, clever DP is called Kyle

I'm going to show him this thread later ...will not show MIL though, she'd have all your guts for garters.

[Bunbaker]

"What a snobby thread this is."

Yes it is, but it doesn't get away from the fact that the name Kyle has certain connotations whether you like it or not.

[Ubik1]

Yeah like; when I hear Mylo or Jack or Jake I always associate it with a certain sort of North London mother:

'Oh no, mylo stop hitting him... sweetie... no darling we talked about this...use your words darling not your fists...oh dear..' etc etc

[usualsuspect]

It has certain connotations for up their own arse snobs,yes.

[Auntierosemary]

Bloody hell! Katie Hopkins, is that you (x15)? Parents of kyles (including one of my best friends) don't read this thread. As Louis Walsh might say, a baby will make a name his own so if you like Kyle - go for it.

[Saminthemiddle]

sorry, no...dislike

[KrabbyPatty]

I agree with Bunbaker. My son has a name that has gone from unusual to ubiquitous in the last 10 years.

MN would be divisive. Most love it, some think it pretentious.

Most people have opinions on names, c'est la vie.

[Theonlyoneiknow]

Thanks usualsuspect but think I will hide this thread from the threads I'm on.

I expect all those comments have put the OP off which is a shame. They must have been considering it to post on here. I often wish people who judge other names so harshly would share what their own DC are called!

My DS is a beautiful, kind, intelligent boy who has a strong Scottish name with a lovely meaning. It does sadden me that there are so many harsh negative comments towards his name. Imagine how you would feel if they were directed towards your DCs name?

Yes, the OP asked for opinions, but when a poster then replies and says they have a DC with that name I would never have been so mean as to post such harsh comments afterwards, maybe I am too soft for here!

God forbid you knew his middle name!

[usualsuspect]

And 'chavvy' has never been an acceptable term.

[usualsuspect]

Theonlyone, Baby names is the pits of MN.

It's full of middle England posters with their boring childrens names and lives.

Kyle is a fine name.

[pickledsiblings]

usualsuspect, Alex/Edward/James/John/Matthew/Stephen/Mark etc etc.

[Auntierosemary]

You're not too soft, theonlyoneiknow, or if you are then so am I - I was hurt on your behalf by some of those comments and if someone said stuff like that about my kids' names I would surely cry. But go on, tell us his middle name!

[Ubik1]

Kyle is a lovely Scottish name

[pickledsiblings]

It's the fact that it's the female version of Kylie that puts me off it I think…and I like Kylie (Minogue, that is).

The OP has asked for opinions and I have given mine.

[Ubik1]

It's not the sodding male version of sodding kylie

It's from a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic caol meaning "narrows, channel, strait

OP you could try Caol ?

[Theonlyoneiknow]

See, I am actually crying now. It really hurts to hear comments like that about your child's name. Yes of course everyone is entitled to their opinion but I just don't see the need to be so nasty about it.

I often post on this board and yes, if I didn't like a name I would say so but I wouldn't be mean about it.

His middle name is a surname (which is also 'chavvy' according to MN) but it is after a very close family member who passed away.

Thanks those of you that said you liked his name and stuck up for me!

Think I will go back to the Christmas threads for some festive cheer.

[Ubik1]

Don't be upset - there are loads of lovely Kyles around - but yes get some festive cheer and have a lovely Christmas with your - no doubt - lovely son

[usualsuspect]

Don't let the idiots get you down.

[gazzalw]

The Kyle in DD' s class (aged 8) told the year group about Chucky....enough said

[ItStillLooksLikeRainDear]

All the Kyles I've come across are naughty boys!

[usualsuspect]

Have you bothered to read Theonlyones posts?