Are these names "chavvy"?

[ClareMandy]

Hi all.

Expecting first DC (a son). I do love traditional names like Alexander, Thomas, Joseph and Harry but fear they are a little too popular. I was one of 5 Clare's in my class at primary and my DH always had two or three others with the same name in his class's so we definitely want something a bit less common (may use one of the above as a mn)

Two of my favourites are Austin and Mason but DH insists they are "chavvy" (his words not mine! It's more for lack of a better word than him being horrible snobbish)

He really likes Lucus but I'm afraid I can't get "mucus" out of my head! He seems to be coming round a bit to Austin but is more fearful of what others may think of it. What do you all think when you hear Austin and Mason?

Mason is chivvy, Austin is not. It is a car.

And a city.

Well it's usually spelt Lucas, does that help?

I prefer Austin. Mason is a bit common...

How about Luke?

Mason is chavvy.

Austin is not, but not keen.

Luca is lovely as is Lucas.

Miles
Theo
Joseph
Jamie

Lucas or Lukas usually I think - never seen it spelled like mucus before.

I don't like Austin, but wouldn't say it was chavvy at all. Mason, along with other 'surnamey' names like Tyler, might be seen as a little chavvy though. Whatever chavvy means.

I've never liked luke, Luca or Lucas for the exact reason you've said. I think people correcting you on your spelling are missing the point. However it's spelt, it is pronounced the same. Luke rhymes with puke, and Lucas makes me think mucus and puke together lol not a good combo.
I think Austin is great. Mason is sweet too and reminds me of little mason disick, Kourtney Kardashian's son who is adorable

My grandad was Austin..its not a bit chavvy.

I only like Joseph and Harry.

I dislike Mason and Austin and agree with your DP.

Oh and Luca is nice.

I like your 'traditional' names. Especially Alex and Joe. They are popular because they are great names. I don't like either Mason or Austin though, they'll be the 'Dwayne' and 'Gary' of the future.

I like Lucas & don't mind Austin. Mason is not so good.

I love Lucas- but Lucus looks misspelt and mucusy!

I LOVE Mason (not so much Austin) and I don't think either of them are 'chavvy'. Mason is sweet and one of my favourite names, I don't like Austin as much but I can see why someone would like it as it sounds quite strong and handsome a name.

Mason - definitely no, I know a few and yes they are all awful
Austin - not at all keen, think Austin Rover and bad cars
Lucas - not too bad, but prefer Luke but always think Luke warm so wouldn't be my choice.

I like the traditional names you listed and also Lucas. I think Austin and Mason sound a bit Americany and as if you are trying to be different.

Mason is chavvy, but Austin is fine.

LOL @ Lucas and mucus!

I quite like Mason and Austin, I can see why they might be perceived as 'chavvy' though - obviously not as traditional as something like Joseph, a bit surnamey, a bit American, a bit 'want to be different', and can be names for other things (job / car).

I really like Lucas, Luca & Luke.

So long as your surname isn't Morris

Don't like either I'm afraid for reasons similar to your husbands. If you want something a bit different much prefer Lucas or:

Conrad
Magnus
Merlin
Gawain
Caspar

Rufus? Bit like Lucas but less mucousy.

Really don't like Mason and I think the 'c' word would definitely apply.

Not keen on Austin personally but is not as bad as Mason.

I also think mucus when hear Lucas, no matter how you spell it. Luke is lovely though, and you don't hear many around. I also like to avoid popular names but if it is a choice between something like Mason and Alexander I would go for the lovely classic name!

Really don't like Mason.
I'd spell your other choice Austen. (Is that wrong?!)

I agree with your dh and look like all your traditional names.

I like all your traditional names!