Are these names back in fashion?

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Just wondering if we think these names are usable again. Eric already seems to be back in. I don't think any of these are inherently horrible words (except maybe Derek!)? What do we think - are any ok?

Neil
Alan
Keith
Ian
Martin
Malcolm
Trevor
Clive
Derek
Paul
Brian
Graham
Barry
Kenneth
Glen
Philip
Nigel
Colin
Terence
Kevin

Paul is gaining

Not sure about the rest

No.

I quite like Kenneth. I’m not sure I’m ready for the others yet.

I know a 6 year old Alan and an 11 year old Colin. But can’t see any of them making a comeback anytime soon. Give it 20-30 years and then maybe.

Paul & Martin are ok, no to all the rest.

Didn't realise Paul was already on the up!

I actually like Ian, Martin, and Malcolm but I know they are unpopular!

I've taught 11 of those names as a primary school teacher (I'm only just in my 30s, so all in the last 10 years or less). Derek included ;) Not in the UK, but I can confirm they are still going strong in other parts of the world!

They are all awful imo.

I don't think Phillip belongs on that list really-it seems more classic to me. I think Graham with the shortening Gray is quite popular now.

I know a primary-school aged Philip but none of the others.

I was wondering the other day when Mark will come back.

In recent years I've met children with the names Derek, Paul, Martin and Kevin but none of the others. Give it a few more years and they'll be back though.

There's an Ian on Cbeebies baby club.

I've met babies Brian, Kevin, Alan, Martin, Ian, Neil and Paul from your list over the lady 8 years. Most recent (just a few months old) is a Kevin. Also a few Stephens - not on your list, but of a similar era. I find more boys names surprise me than girls

I know two Glens who are girls.

Also noticed two baby Pauls christened in my parish last year.

The rest, no.

I don't think Paul, Martin and Philip (more often Filip now) ever completely went away. I've seen Alan, Kevin and Graham occasionally, but not the others.

If you like Malcom and Colin, have you considered Colm?

martin and ian (iain) are not popular but heard of where i live. they're all horrible imo

I don't mind Neil & Philip, but the rest aren't great. That said, I know a five year old Alan.

I know three primary aged Phillips, I think it's a classic name. The rest no.

I know of Ian, Clive, Kenneth and Philip all in early primary school.

I know 3 x Nursery aged Alans

No 😂

I like Terrence :)

They wouldn’t be my choice but I’m sure they’ll have they say again.

Day* not say

Neil
Alan
Ian
Martin
Malcolm
Paul
Brian
Graham
Philip

I think these are all usable and probably ahead of the curve though many haven't gone away in Scotland. I know under 16s with all these except Philip. Also know a few young ones that I've deleted (Barry for instance? but I wouldn't say they were usable... :)