Is Blake a "chav" name?

[fairybeagle]

Just that really..controversial as the word is I know

I think that people judge celebrity names, popular American names, surnames and oddly-spelled names. I'd avoid any of them if you're concerned.

I think its one of those names that if you really are posh (by family blood line rather than money) then it becomes non-chav by virtue of the parents being posh. But when used by the nouveau-riche it becomes a bit chavvy.

But like, who cares really?

No, its a cute name for boys or girls.

Yes, it probably is, sorry

Yes. (Ironic)

Yes exactly @BigusBumus who cares? Names are much more versatile these days. I know a Rupert on a council estate. If I hear someone say “Oscar” I wouldn’t assume posh. 10 years ago I probably would.

There’s someone called Rosi (spelt that way) on “made in ” at the moment. I’d used to have assumed that a posh parents would use the correct spellings but not anymore

Yes

How about William Blake? He was definitely not a chav, even if his spelling of Tiger was unusual.

I know a stereotypical chav and his name is Blake. I still don’t think the name is chavvy though !

American isn't it blake carrington

Yes, I know an adult Blake who was always a troublemaker and is now in prison.

Sorry. Yes it is chavvy. If you like it use it though. Might not be chavvy when he or she is older or you can decide not to care

I think surnames as first names are a bit try hard and this is seen as chavy or common.

Surname as a first name. Horrid.

Surname

Is it? I love the name Blake and it would of been on my list for a boy if our surname didn’t start with a J

Yes, unless you are American.

So what does the term 'chav' mean

It's a horrible, derogatory term.

Ghastly name. Sounds like a character in a bad science fiction novel.

My friend 's daughter has just called her baby son Baine. Horrible

It’s very “1980s American soap opera” to my ear.

Yes

Just makes me think of Home & Away, sorry...

So what does the term 'chav' mean

It means Council Housed and Violent.

A lot of the time I see it used on here though it seems to just refer to someone working class or poor.

I judge people on their actions, not their names and even if someone did have a name that's popular on council estates I still wouldn't give a fuck because there's nothing wrong with living on a council estate.

I don't know any Blakes but remember Blake Carrington from Dynasty.
It hasn''t occurred to me that it's chavvy (some names are), does that mean he'll grow up in a household where people say, "would of", "should of" and "bored of"?