Chanel

[Andrea279]

What do you think about Chanel? Is it too chavvy or is it a respectable name? I think it sounds beautiful but I’m not sure what others might think. Is this name too tied to the luxury brand? I know there’s parents these days naming their kids ridiculous things like Gucci though.

Well, latin Americans do this all the time. I know a Cuban Chanel. I also know an Ecuadorian Milton who got called this, not after the poet, but the brand name of a baby bottle disinfecting method, the Milton method. And so on and so forth. I wouldn´t do it, as to me it sounds like you are trying to appear something you are not.

Chanel is no different to Gucci or Prada- even if you change the spelling to something like Chanelle.

It makes me think of names like Chardonnay and Armani (which I heard in a shop 👀 )

We considered Portia as a potential name as it was a relative's name.
I know an Amani - it's a muslim name, I think.

But Portia is an entirely different name to Porsche! And Amani to Armani!

I know a Chanel who is in her late twenties now. I think it’s an awful name, sorry.

Chavvy as a chavvy thing on a chavvy day.

And no different for most people than Gucci, Armani, Prada or Chardonnay. Stereotypes all the way but it's true. People will think worse of her (and you) for an awful name. That's just human nature.

No.
Do you remember the parrot that went missing?

@Andrea279 its so chavvy.

Its also French for canal, water way. Not exactly pretty.

If you like the way it sounds, why not use something more unique like Shanelle or Channelle that gives the same sound on the tongue but isn't directly naming your child after a brand founded by a Nazi informant.

Think of future proofing the name as well. Brands sometimes get cancelled (Marchesa due to Weinstein, Balenciaga due to child sex trafficking etc) and you wouldn't want your precious child with a name linked to something awful.

@SKG231 In defense of poor Tiffany, it's actually an ancient name! 😅

https://www.behindthename.com/name/tiffany

Chanel - right up (or down) there with Waynetta.😙

Chantal is a proper French name.

Too "out there". How about Miuccia (Prada), Lora (Loro Piano), Mara (Max Mara), Jil (Sander). If you are after quiet luxury-old money bs nonsense, you are better off with something that sounds like a heritage name. As if you give the name after someone, grandmother or auntie - Penelope, Margot, Francesca, Patricia.

My test for any name is whether it goes well with Doctor or Professor in front of it. I'm afraid Chanel fails my test.

@NotestoSelf , but if you only hear the names, you won't know if it's Portia or Porsche, or Amani or Armani.
If you'd never come across the names Portia and Amani , you might think they were unique spellings of brand names.

I think that anybody hearing Chanel will immediately think the child is named after the brand, it's such a strong association.

Shame the OP isn’t having triplets. Yves, Saint and Laurent would have playground panache.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

"Chanelllllllllll! Where are you Chanel?!?!"

If you know, you know

@SpringtimeBunny She's an African Gray and her names CHANELLLLLLLLLL.

Look at the video online about a parrot 🦜 called Chanel and then come back.

Ready through all the posts a few people remember the 🦜

I think it sounds tacky tbh even though I knew a Chanel growing up! Too perfumey 🤷 maybe Chantelle or Chantal?

Goes well with Fendi as a middle name.

To be fair, Doctors & Professors are known by their surname. Such as Dr Doe or Professor Smith