I have never heard of a boy named Hayden, is it one of those names that used to be for boys but is now exclusively girls? Like Ashley? I thought this post was about how you were excited to find out if you were having a girl (Hayden) or boy (Holden)

I’m mid 40s and vaguely recall reading Catcher in the Rye in high school but would have had no idea there was a character Holden. I know a couple of adult men Holden.

What about Hayes? I know two little boys named Hayes and think it’s cute!

Anonymous wrote:What? These are supposed to be names? I read the title and had no idea what this thread was about.

Private school choices.

Anonymous wrote:Team Hayden
And I love Catcher in the Rye but I wouldn’t name a son after him/knowing that that is the only reference most people will have. That being said, the rising generation is nearly illiterate so it may not matter. But Gen X and I think Millenniels know.

I wouldn't want an association with J.D. Salinger anymore.

Samuel or James.

What? These are supposed to be names? I read the title and had no idea what this thread was about.

Are you ranchers?

Holden

Team Hayden
And I love Catcher in the Rye but I wouldn’t name a son after him/knowing that that is the only reference most people will have. That being said, the rising generation is nearly illiterate so it may not matter. But Gen X and I think Millenniels know.

Anonymous wrote:I know multiple little girls named Hayden.

I don’t know any, but thought op was naming a girl too.

Hayden is too trendy. Not a classy name IMO. Like Holden but can recognize the issues others have mentioned.

My first guy response was Hayden is a girl and Holden a boy. But on reflection, I think either is fine. I think any association with Catcher in the Rye is not going to resonate with the younger generation. Same with Britney Spears.

I think id vote for Holden. But maybe just name him James!

Hayden Samuel James

Harry.

Holden. Seems more timeless.

Holden. Hayden is way more trendy