Baby Name Poll Results

Unfortunately this lovely name is now trashy :(

My eldest daughter is called Mercedes she’s 12 and loves the name. I don’t think its trashy but that’s my opinion x

I don’t see it as trasby I in fact change ny birth name from Nicole Marie to Mercedes Star.

I think it is becoming classy again. I know three Mercedes that are my age (27) and they are the definition of "trashy". But I do know two children that are Mercedes and they are the sweetest kids. I think it is coming around to being classy again

I think it’s a bit trashy I’m sorry to say! I too grew up with a girl named Mercedes and she was beautiful. Since then I fear it has now rather bad press just like Portia I think they are generally viewed as stripper names! Sorry! I’d stick with something classic. GL

Thanks, we really appreciate all your opinions!

I think it’s become too trashy, sorry! I personally don’t mind it but couldn’t use it for that reason :(

It’s not the usual Sophia and Elizabeth so that’s it’s seen as low class

I don’t think it’s trashy. I know a wonderful 14 year old girl named Mercedes and it’s a great name.

If you don’t like it, does anyone have any name suggestions, that are still considered traditionally Spanish (eg, names like Sophia & Isabella, have been ruined for me) because I want a Spanish name, that isn’t very common in other countries.

If you love it, go for it! Sadie would be a great nickname.

I think it’s always been tacky. Sadie is nice though.

Yes it is trashy.

I absolutely LOVE the name Mercedes. My daughter are Mercedes Maria (13), Irena Sofía (10) and Montserrat Rosa (8)

Hi
Mercedes was a classic name from Spain, and it had class. The Mercedes car was named after a woman. However, there is a 21st century "down market" phenomenon of naming children brand names, ie Lexus, by poor people to add success to the child (unfortunately it’s the worst thing they can do for the child’s success as it screams low-income) and because of this, the perfectly classic Mercedes has become tarnished by association. If you are of obvious old money or have a Spanish surname, this may not affect your family though. If your surname is not spanish, make sure the middle name is also Spanish upper cl[removed]o people will think of Spain and not that you named her after a car.

the word was class

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if the Mercedes has siblings named Carlos and Delores, it’s fine.

if the Mercedes has siblings Bentley and Chianti, it’s a shame.