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What are your honest opinions on the name Aidan?

74 replies

Zoup · 12/03/2017 17:32

Thanks!

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dimdommilpot · 12/03/2017 21:38

Its my brothers name. He is 31. He never really had problems with people spelling it Aiden.

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woundedbutwalking · 12/03/2017 21:42

Spells Nadia backwards... not my favourite I must admit, but due to ex-colleague...

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RumAppleGinger · 12/03/2017 21:45

I love it, I have one.

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RuthB4 · 13/03/2017 06:39

I really like it but don't like the nn 'Aid' which both Aidan's I know have.

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bibbitybobbityyhat · 13/03/2017 06:42

I find it a bit meh.

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curlycat · 13/03/2017 10:01

My DD is Aiden.. never had any issues with the spelling . Was the only boys name me and DH could agree on.
13 years ago it wasn't too popular but I know loads of them now spelt both ways

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BikeRunSki · 13/03/2017 13:27

Your DD curky?

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BikeRunSki · 13/03/2017 13:28

Ha! curly. Sorry.

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PortiaCastis · 13/03/2017 13:29

Aidan is my DFs name so yes I think it's nice

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Oysterbabe · 13/03/2017 20:04

I hate it.
Might be slightly biased by having an ex with that name who was an utter cunt.

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Andbabymakesthree · 13/03/2017 20:13

OoIt's a good solid name. Easy to shout. Too many

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Andbabymakesthree · 13/03/2017 20:14

Doh.
It's a good solid name. Easy to shout. Too many people try to tell me it's spelt wrong!

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EllaHen · 13/03/2017 20:19

I have long loved Aidan. Probably because of Aidan Quinn.

Fairly popular here in Scotland but not overly so.

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EsmesBees · 13/03/2017 20:20

I'm not a fan. It's a bit harsh sounding to me.

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GoodnightSeattle · 13/03/2017 22:20

I really like the sound of it, but might spell it a bit differently. Aden perhaps.

But alas I have a cousin who is a complete waster manchild by that name so bad association for me!

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TheTroutofNoCraic · 13/03/2017 22:28

I love Aidan. It's a lovely anglicisation of the Irish Aodhán.

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badtime · 14/03/2017 11:46

I also know an Aedan (or possibly Áedán), which is an older spelling, and much less common.

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ExConstance · 14/03/2017 11:48

One of the nice things about this name is that it is strong and unpretentious, no one could find it embarrassing and it goes really well with most surnames making an attractive totality, go for it!

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AtlantaGinandTonic · 14/03/2017 11:49

I like it. I suggested it to a friend who was having a boy but she wasn't as keen!

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Purplebluebird · 14/03/2017 11:51

Was on my short list actually, love it!

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TheScottishPlay · 14/03/2017 11:55

It's popular in my DS (13) peer group here in Scotland. So much stronger and dignified than the Jayden, Haydn, Kayden brigade.

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Sansculottes · 14/03/2017 11:58

Only being honest in case it helps but I really dislike this name. I dislike the sound and everything about it.

I do associate it with the Kaiden, Jayden type

But I'm sure many wouldn't like my kids' names so go with what you love

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ButterflyOfFreedom · 14/03/2017 12:13

I love it! Was on our shortlist Smile

Though I think I've always thought of it spelt Aiden though I'm not sure why...
Aidan looks nicer and seems to be the 'right' spelling.

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BasicBetty · 14/03/2017 16:00

I don't like it I'm afraid. Sorry.

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