Kayleigh

[PopcornFrenzy]

yay or nay?

Incidentally, what image does chavvy conjure up?

Croydon facelift, gold massive hoops, track suit for non exercise purposes?

:( I only know one Kayleigh and chavvy is very far from it. OP maybe it depends where you live?

for me, I don't like it because it's very 80s and too strongly associated with the song. So if you're huge Marillion fans, go for it.

Sound-wise, I think it goes well with Ben, but it's a very different kind of name, Ben is timeless and, if it matters, classless. What about Sadie?

I like it. I know a lovely Kayleigh though (who is not at all 'chavvy').

I agree with the poster above who says that the Kaylee spelling would be different.

I'm on the south coast and I really don't know anyone who's chavvy, so yeah maybe it's a regional thing?

Nay for me. I know a woman with the name, she was named after the song and it is the one thing people will always say/sing to her. She hates it!

Bit dated for me, so I will say Nay.

How about Callie? Or Kira?

Incidentally, I have known two Kayleigh's, a Keighley (pronounced Kylie) and one Kaye. All lovely, all English , all 80/90's born

Nope. Super 1980s tacky.

It has nothing to do with the 'k' thing, for me; I love some k names. It's just too dated, and I don't like the -leigh ending.

In the same camp as Kimberley, Hayley, Kylie, Jodie.

I do not like this name(

Dated to me are names like Edith, Elsie and old lady names but they're quite popular.

Ah, y'see, I love the spelling Kaylee, although I know PPs have labelled it chavvy - it's the name of my favourite character from the short-lived cult tv show Firefly. I'd use it on that basis, although it probably wouldn't be top of my list.

I also think the Kayleigh spelling is lovely, and if you like it you should use it. If you're not sure, then maybe do something I think I've read on here before - write it, along with middle and last name, on a post it and leave it somewhere you'll see it regularly. Then you'll find out if it grows on you or not.

Mega nay!

Reminds me of the FABULOUS Marillion song. So yay from me.

If you type the name Kayleigh into google images all sorts of glamour model 'stunnas' pop up.

My name throws up pictures of a cartoon character!

Squoosh type Ethel in!

Poor Ethel!

Terrible name.

yay - I do like it but I agree it is a bit dated but sometimes that can be a good thing. I dont think its chavvy either my exs sister is called that and shes a rock chic.

To me a bit naff and 90s.

I love it. Really pretty name.

No it's awful, sorry.

Haven't read the full thread yet, but I'm a Kayleigh. I didn't like it when I was younger, but really like my name now!

I get called Kiki and Keeks.

Hi mum! waves

Hi pet! waves back.

Like the name but not with your surname ... sorry!

I love it because of the beautiful song. Maybe I would have avoided it in the 80s but it could be cool and slightly ironic now! (Tho I am not cool so can't confirm that).