I’m from 1963 and was born in the Netherlands. Back in the 60’s and 70’s Karen was actually quite a popular name (it even might have been in the top 10 list) and only became in the more recent years a name with a negative meaning. So when I grew up I knew of several Karen’s and none of them had an unpleasant character. At the moment the name isn’t given that often anymore and I currently don’t know any person called Karen

The Karen friends that I know, could not care one little bit about the name or the stereotype. It is all about choice and whether a person wants to be offended or move on. They have owned their names and just get on with living their best lives despite the labels from random strangers.

I actually dont know any Karens but I have been called Karen frequently and my name is not even Karen. I wondered why they call me Karen so I googled it to find out that is not me at all well maybe a little bit. It really is a little insulting to be called that.

I personally know two Karen’s and I wouldn’t consider them to be stereotypical ‘Karen’s’ either. I’ve heard there was a men’s equivalent to Karen but I’ve forgotten what name it was.
I did hear it’s gone way down in the list of baby names and it’s looking like it will not be around for long which is sad for people who would have liked to name their baby after a beloved relative or something like that.

The Karen’s that I know are far removed from the stereotype and the excess baggage that has been added to their name. Ultimately; it is up to individuals to take on a stereotype or shake it off! It is always good to questions everything anyway and even better to not go along with the crowd.

I know two Karens but the subject of whether the stereotype bothers them has never come up. It is such a nice name that it is a shame that it now has this “demanding, entitled” connotation.

I’ve often wondered this too as I would find it really frustrating and rude. I know a few girls named Karen but not close enough to ask. I can’t imagine why anyone would think it is OK to use this name in that term, surely it would cross their minds that it may be offensive.

You know, I don’t think it’s ever come up with the two Karen’s I know. I’m sure they aren’t thrilled with it, as it has such negative feelings and thoughts attached to the name. I have never thought to ask their opinion. It really is part of the global lexicon so hopefully it doesn’t bother them too much

I am not a Karen, but know several. Their attitudes vary. Most aren’t thrilled about it, but recognise that they can’t do anything about it either – so they just ignore it. Occasionally someone will (wrongly) think it’s a good basis for a joke, but otherwise it doesn’t really come up much for them.

I am not a Karen but do know a Karen and she is not phased by it. There are so many silly things out there that it just doesn’t bother her one bit. She doesn’t act like a Karen either but I do wonder how many Karen’s do find it annoying.