Why does everyone hate the name Hayden? :-(

[DonaldDuck15]

We really wanted to call our newborn Hayden, so did a little Google and found lots of negative posts... Why is this? :-(

[peaceloveandbiscuits]

Certain connotations don't gel with some people's aspirations, bionica

[bionicant]

what exactly is wrong with a chav name anyway? can someone explain?

[joannegrady90]

Because it's plain awful..

There are so many lovely names to choose from, please refrain from "chav" style ones.

What about Harry? Henry? Or is it the sound you like?

[CruCru]

Haydn is a proper (Welsh) name.

[TinklyLittleLaugh]

I'm Welsh and Hayden is the name of one of my Dad's mates to me, along with Dai and Barry and Bryn.

[Bedsheets4knickers]

I like Hayden

[PageNowFoundFileUnderSpartacus]

I like Hayden as a boy's name. Wouldn't be my first choice but it's perfectly fine. I knew one who definitely wasn't "chavvy" - he had a string of show ponies and was from quite an upper middle class family. He was a lovely boy (and a great rider) so I only have positive associations.

[peaceloveandbiscuits]

Oh god, I'm seriously doubting whether I can now use my (second) most beloved boy's name Aidan without having to put a sign around his neck stating the legit providence and history of his name

[rollonthesummer]

Where I live, 'h' is commonly dropped so Hayden end up as Aiden anyway-I can't stand either!!

[Smartiepants79]

Hayden is ok but I'd never choose it and I agree with it being a bit chavvy to my ears. I actually like the sound of Harrison better but all three of the Harrisons I've taught have been hard work kids. 'naughty boys' as my 4 year old would say!

[Foncy87]

I quite like it. Maybe you could consider Hadley or Harley.

[Pencilvester]

I like Hayden/Haydn a lot. Surely it's a good thing for a name to be a bit less popular? My son's name is not very popular but we like it that way, it means there aren't five kids with the same name in his school!

I find it beneficial to completely disregard the opinions of people who describe things as 'chavvy'.

[Gummibears]

I don't like the sound and that it doesn't travel well into other languages

[madmoon]

I like it , I know a Hayden and he's lovely , I like xaiden too.
If you like it op go with it after all it's about what you like , not anyone else.

[UsedToBeAPaxmanFan]

It's definitely a male name! It's an old a Welsh name and I think it sounds fine. I've never made the connection with Jayden, Kayden etc.

I know a Hayden, he's 16 and from a very middle class family.

I say if you like it, use it.

[Notso]

I dislike the 'Hay' part also it's a bit surnamey.

[ItsNotUnusualToBe]

It's a very old Welsh name. Uncle Hayden and Aunty Marion.

[Sophronia]

Too similar to Jayden, Kayden, Brayden etc.

[TheTartOfAsgard]

There was a Hayden in Home and Away about 25 years ago, don't know of any other males with the name.

[DramaAlpaca]

Hayden is a perfectly nice name, I can't see anything wrong with it.

'Chavvy' is a nasty, offensive way of describing a name. I hate seeing that word on here.

[GinSwigmore]

It was on my shortlist but Hayden Pantylady actress ended up putting me off it as I did not want a unisex name.

[LilQueenie]

I love it. I know a little girl with that name.

[bibbitybobbityyhat]

I really like the name Hayden! I think it's great. A dear friend of mine has a Hayden - he is about 22/23 now.

I like Kai too.

I guess you associate lovely kids with their names and the Kai and Hayden I know are terrific.

[haveacupoftea]

Jayden has ruined it for me