Jaydon/Haydon/Cayden

[candyflossbaby]

I neither dislike/like these names but a friend of mine is considering all of these for her son due next month. Why do so many people hate these names, she asked my opinion but I said I wasn't sure, but had got the impression from mumsnet in the past that these names should be avoided??

Because they are horrendous.

They also mark a child out as a potential trouble maker. Yes, I know they shouldn't, and people should be judged by who they are, not what they're called - but people do pre-judge by names, and they will make unfortunate assumptions about a Jaydon/Haydon/Cayden. Sad but true.

I know a Cayden. Lovely boy. I quite like the names too, but I'd use them for a girl.

They are just so ugly.

Jaydon't Haydon't Caydon't
Just don't

I really like Jayden and Cayden!! I don't like Hayden im not sure why but..
Tbh I'd use Cayden as Caden and for a girl. The troublemaker thing can be changed after all (albeit slowly!). I completely don't understand the "bloodyfuckingawful" attitude, but oh well, the world would be boring if everyone thought the same

Ooo look at what that did to my bold. I do know how it works, honest guvner

I have to say I get a similar mental image to secondcoming - sorry. I really prefer names that are a bit more traditional.

I can't explain why, but I really do not like Jayden/Cayden/Shayden. Honestly, I just simply do not like their sound at all. Nothing to do with any image of a certain type of boy, I just don't like the sound.

But we all have different tastes and some people will certainly not like my choice of names (or fashion, wall colours, food etc) either.

Perhaps she could consider Keinan, Weinan or Schmeinan as alternatives.

I don't like the names, sorry, I'll be honest and say it's because I'm a snob and they just sound like the names of ASBO kids.

Of course, IRL, if it was my friend I'd just smile and agree that they were lovely.

I'm afraid I have to agree that Jayden, Hayden and Kayden just don't sound good. Not sure why, but I really dislike them.

Candy
How long have you been reading mumsnet?? As forums go this is the one where people swoon over names like Ignatius or Hector.They say they Don't know why they don't like these names. IMO the truth is that most people on here do not like names that are used almost always by what they perceive as the lower orders.

Its just chavtastic, that's why people don't like them.

They are comon in both senses of the word.

Most defiantly to be avoided.

completely pikey names.

Pikey?

How classy.

I like them ...

just trying to make the point

I prefer more traditional boys names. To me these names sound a bit made up and very much of the time. In that way it reminds me of Kevin.

Perhaps you could suggest Aidan which is less common and has a bit more history behind it.

The Ignatius and Tarquin type names come in for just as much flak on here as the Jaydon/Caydon/Haydon names...

It's just that it's perfectly OK to be scathing about supposedly 'posh' names. On the other hand, it's most definitely not OK to be scathing about, for want of a better word, 'chav' names.

I wonder how many chav comments this thread will get? maybe thats the point? borrrrrrrrring

I think they are trendy and so will outdate very quickly. I like Hayden and Caelan but not to keen on Cayden and Jayden. Surely they will be shortened to jay and Cay aswell.