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saslou · 28/04/2010 23:01

Have read quite a few times on various threads of names being referred to as 'chavvy'. Just so I know, what names are considered chavvy and which ones are definitely not. Are there some names where people would disagree?

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saslou · 29/04/2010 16:17

I was - not in connection with this thread (I think Jesse is a great name), but for the fact that some people associate it with a negative expression and other people don't make that association at all. Some people said they wouldn't use the name if living in the north and I thought the regional distinction was interesting. I was aware of the saying (but am from the south so wasn't aware that it was assoc with the north), but I think of Jesse James and consider it a cool name. Anyway, I've waffled on but the comments in this section generally got me thinking (obv not enough cos I do get myself in trouble) about other types of name and how/why people distinguish.

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GladioliBuckets · 29/04/2010 19:53

Why is 'chavvy' offensive and 'posh' not?

mintyfresh · 29/04/2010 20:46

I'm never really sure what 'chavvy' means but would agree that some names bring up certain associations with people. There are names I like, and names I don't like and would probably leave it at that!

I've seen threads on here asking 'Is this name too posh'......

diddl · 30/04/2010 09:06

It´s the name not the person imo.

diddl · 30/04/2010 09:07

Oops

It´s the person not the name-or whilst young the parents!

GibbonInARibbon · 30/04/2010 09:09

'Chavs exist, so whether the word is considered offensive or not is irrelevant. It might not be PC but when the word is used everyone knows who is being described.'

Good grief

Lora69 · 30/04/2010 11:27

Right, as no one is suggesting names I'll start. For me PERSONALLY names which I would avoid due to the potential 'chav' like connotations include:

Jaydon/Jayden/Jaiden or any of the variants.
Names 'made up', typically ending with the 'den/don/dyn' sound etc Kayden/Kaiden though this does not apply to all etc Aidan is in a different pool of names to me, but sometimes I change my mind and decide this is too 'chav' too so people names are a matter of taste both between people and even within the same person lol!

Others I dislike for the connotations;

Kayleigh
Keeley
Chantelle
Chardonnay
Mercedes
Armani (seriously now)
Taylor
Liberty
McKenzie
Destiny
Brooklyn
Michaela
Morgan
Kai
Jordon

But then there are others which I am sure many would disagree with me on but for some reason I feel are in similar category-
Chloe, Alexis, Ashley, Brooke, Kelly, Bailey, Mason etc

Just my honest opinion, I know we all have differing views

Lora69 · 30/04/2010 11:29

My god, the typos!!!

hangs head in shame ;D

GladioliBuckets · 01/05/2010 12:36

It's just an adjective when it comes to baby names.

LaRagazzaInglese · 02/05/2010 00:57

I agree with Lora69, the ones where people disagree on the chaviness, ime, would be names like
Darcey
Jamie
Harry
Ruby
and even keeley (although imho this is 100% chav)
Other popular chavvy names apart from Armani, Chanel, and Mercedes are Smirnoff, Stella, and Jack Daniel. Yep.

mumofeightplusfour · 02/05/2010 08:25

if harry is chavvy then the third in line to the throne is a chav not sure that works somehow

Imarriedafrog · 02/05/2010 08:50

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dizzydixies · 02/05/2010 08:58

christ almighty how on earth is Harry 'chavvy'?!?!?

god I hate that word

saslou · 02/05/2010 09:21

Is is because Harry is very popular right now? Does a name become 'devalued' simply by being chosen too often over a short time span. My mum chose Sarah, which was well over used in the 70s, but would be quite rare if chosen now. I think that when you hear the same name a lot, you stop hearing how lovely the name may be, but instead just hear it as one of many iykwim.

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pitterpatterfeet · 02/05/2010 09:23

Tegan
Regan
Kayleigh
Kaydon,Jaydon etc
Maddison
Brooklyn
Storm
I could go on but I would add anything with a made up spelling to the list.

However I know a lot of people who have regretted choosing a faddy name but not necessarily a chavvy name because the name has become incredibly popular then incredibly dated. The names which I feel fall into this category are:

Mia, Maia etc
Eve, Evie, Ave etc
Darcy, Marcy
Oliver
Aaron
Freya
Lewis
Sophie

My rule of thumb would be think "saints and kings" for boys names and you could go slightly more unusual for a girls name as long as it's a proper name and spelt correctly.

ilovesprouts · 02/05/2010 09:27

my ds2 is supossed to have a chavvy name but i dont care it suits him

dizzydixies · 02/05/2010 09:32

ilovesprouts -same here, according to MN 'wisdom' DD2 has a chav name but we love it

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dizzydixies · 02/05/2010 15:08

keeping well thank you froggy

kittyonthebeam · 02/05/2010 16:08

I know someone called Chanelle and though I like the person I always at the name.

Jordan is chavvy in my eyes, someone with a lot of bling, very range fake tan and trying to impress me with a loud mouth and plenty of expletives is chavvy in my eyes.

But here's the rub, this is my opinion and might differ entirely from yours.

TBH, I gave my child a very unusual name, we didn't tell anyone until the cards went out and sod all those people who are being difficult about it.

kittyonthebeam · 02/05/2010 16:09

Would second Lora's post and say: stay well clear of brand names.

The baby with the possibly worst name in sleb history is poor baby Bronx.

grumpypants · 02/05/2010 16:17

well, not sure if i want to enter the fray, but for me chavvy is : pastel tracksuit, hair extensions, fake tan, pastel lipstick with dark lipliner, fake lashes/hair/nails. BUT, any of these things can also look cool, funky whatever. So it's a combination of these things. Baby names? Don't think you can really call a name chavvy. Maybe those modern made up names that sound as tho they should be spelled one way but are invariably spelt another. But, I wd also object to being called a yummy mummy (must tick some of the following; blowdried straight caramel hair, bugaboo, skinny jeans in boots, landrover but no mud in sight, child called something pseudo posh and funky). So, really, make your choice, live your life, and you'll still end up being judged by mn

SamanthaFox · 02/05/2010 16:22

I think there is a culture which values the kind of names mentioned by Lora; this doesn't apply necessarily to people who live on council estates, or are working class, or anything else, but some people do aspire to those names. That's fine - it's their choice and if they like them, that's great.

I see no reason why the names should be above criticism - like any other name, or type of name, there are people who like them and people who hate them. I hate them, but it doesn't mean I'd hate anyone bearing the name, or their parents.

the word 'chav' though rather ugly is something I suppose I associate more with materialism than any other value - materialism and defensiveness, perhaps, as well as a lack of education.

It can apply to anyone, anywhere, with however much money. Taking it a step further, some of the names appear to demonstrate a yearning for purity and beauty, thus naming the child after something rather mystical. Sadly this is sometimes in direct contrast to the child's situation and/or character, which makes it appear facile and comical.

Shall I go on, or shut the f*ck up?

SamanthaFox · 02/05/2010 16:24
ilovesprouts · 02/05/2010 17:18

gosh i wonder wat you will think about my grandson name when hes born then ,well my dd likes it thats all that matters we all would not do to like the same names would we !!!!!!!!