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For soon-to-be and new parents, deciding on a name for their baby can be a daunting task. While some say there are simply too many to choose from, others go on about always having second thoughts. But there is a whole other category of people that feel this overwhelming urge to come up with something so original, they miss by a long shot.

We’re talking about moms and dads who think of terrible names that doom their kids to a lifetime of questions and eyebrow-raising. Luckily, there's a Facebook group called "That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0" that's dedicated to calling them out. From Ayrwynn and Behryx to basically anything that ends with -eigh, it seems there’s no shortage of awful names that are almost begging to be shamed.

Zane Mauldon-Green, the admin of this group, told Bored Panda parents "get caught up in words they like or think sound pretty without actually considering that their child will one day grow up and have to deal with the bullying or other consequences of having a tragic name could have." Read on for the whole interview!

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Cain An Abel

Cain An Abel

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bible names are traditional, but it's definitely a good idea to read the story before you commit.

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The admin told us that while he's not the founder of the group, he joined shortly after. "I’ve since taken over running the group as the original creator has two young kids and is very busy with all the tasks that come with being a mum."

However, Zane revealed that the idea for this group came from seeing some shockingly bad and uniquely spelled names. "There was also a similar group, but [it] allowed people to roast names belonging to various cultures around the world," he added. "We didn’t think that was right, so 2.0 was created as the culture-friendly alternative. In the end, though, it was inspired as a way to just laugh at insanely unique spellings of names."

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Nirvana

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Jyri Hakola
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should we still be happy that person's sister is a fan of Nirvana and not a fan of Slayer...

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#6

When Life Hands You Lemons

When Life Hands You Lemons

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It sounds fine, but words have meanings in addition to their sounds which also have to be considered.

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Ever since its creation in 2020, "That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0" has been steadily growing and amassing more than 49.3K devoted fans ready to knock some sense into people. Zane said the community is awesome: "Our members work really well together to create a healthy respect for all the cultures."

"The members are so active that we are actually constantly being summoned to review posts and keyword alerts. We have even lovingly referred to the group as essentially a full-time job at times," he noted. "I myself take full advantage of that level of engagement by the occasional fictitious name post for everyone’s amusement."

#7

D**k Tips Seems Pretty Tragic To Me

D**k Tips Seems Pretty Tragic To Me

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Adonis

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Joy Hunter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now see, this is one example of the benefits of an old-fashioned, classical education !

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#9

Why Do People With A First Name As A Last Name, Name Their Kid The Same Name?

Why Do People With A First Name As A Last Name, Name Their Kid The Same Name?

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When asked what are some of the most appalling names out there, he told us, "I think any name that is deliberately spelled incorrectly for the purpose of being unique are some of the worst names, e.g Emma-leigh instead of Emily. However, two of the worst I have seen are Knoxxli Blayze and Addilyn. Mainly just because they aren’t names, just weird mashups of other words or something worse."

Some say that baby names are a genuine way to express parents' deepest hopes for their children. Well, then we'll just have to guess what’s in line for these folks. If you're shaking your head from confusion, thinking what on earth was on these parents' minds, you're definitely not the only one. After all, giving your child an eccentric name can potentially make it harder for them to grow and socialize with ease.

"Having a 'unique' name or as we call them 'tragic names' can definitely have an impact on a child growing up. Whether that be kids constantly making fun of their name or the child having to relentlessly correct people's pronunciation or spell their name for them," Zane added.

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I Was Exposed To This, So Now You Have To See It Too

I Was Exposed To This, So Now You Have To See It Too

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The admin of the group said these "tragic names" are often a huge source of embarrassment that might lead to many of these kids resenting their names. "I’ve also heard stories where people weren’t able to do things like food orders over the phone because the store believed it was a hoax name," he said. "Please let your children be unique themselves, they don’t need a poorly chosen name to do that for them."

Zane admitted he honestly believes parents don’t put too much thought into whether it’s a good name for a person and just focus on what they like. "It’s quite a selfish view but it seems to be very common that parents don’t really consider their child’s future in regards to their name."

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#14

I Think We Can All Agree This Is An Animal Tragedeigh

I Think We Can All Agree This Is An Animal Tragedeigh

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I seriously didn't want to say it, I can't stop: People are gonna say, "Look there, Mike is riding *ahem*"

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It seems that picking an extremely rare name is not an ideal way to go about it, and someone should put a stop to such decisions before it's too late. "Family and friends that get told the name in advance should at least try to convince them to have a sense of normality and give their children something they won’t get bullied for."

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An eccentric name can attract unwanted attention. Moreover, it usually comes together with a whole lot of problems moms and dads might not have thought about. So Zane noted that while it may seem like a lovely idea to give your child a name that sets them apart from the rest, you should still think twice.

"You need to keep in mind that Knoxxli Blaze, for example, is not going to be taken as seriously as someone called Jennifer or Breeanna or any other normal name." The same rule applies to all unique names: "Forcing your child to forever correct people's spelling and pronunciation is not sweet, it’s cruel."

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Came Across A Fun One Today. A Girl Named Kevin’a

Came Across A Fun One Today. A Girl Named Kevin’a

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Whether you would like to learn about different cultures or have some tragic name stories you’d like to share, "then absolutely come join us and tell us about them! Just make sure to read the group rules to avoid members of the community’s wrath," Zane concluded.

#23

Found In Another Group

Found In Another Group

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Joy Hunter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someday, Em-Anon will be the name of the 12-step program for people suffering from the curse of their horrible made-up name.

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#25

She’s A Public/Instagram Person

She’s A Public/Instagram Person

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#27

Copper And Steel

Copper And Steel

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Troux
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That edit is gold, which will probably be the name of her fourth or fifth kid..

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#28

Ezraleigh

Ezraleigh

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Wang Zhuang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazakeen? Sounds like something a genie would say before granting a wish

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#29

It’s A Girl I’ve Known For Years Who’s Been Calling Him “Baby R” Til Now

It’s A Girl I’ve Known For Years Who’s Been Calling Him “Baby R” Til Now

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#32

Anastaigaha

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ᴀʟᴇxᴏᴛʟ_ᴛʜᴇɢʀᴇᴀᴛ
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

someone had a stroke while typing anastasia… worse than the ones i had while writing comments on the cursed comments post

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#37

When You Want To Show Your Passion For Music But Uniquely

When You Want To Show Your Passion For Music But Uniquely

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#38

I Have No Idea When This Was A Target Ad On My Instagram But These Names..truly Tragique

I Have No Idea When This Was A Target Ad On My Instagram But These Names..truly Tragique

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#39

Matalie

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Jenna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my great grandmothers was Athalie, pronounced at-a-lee, this isn't any worse than that.

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#40

I’m Struggling With The Pronunciation Of Phaeylynn

I’m Struggling With The Pronunciation Of Phaeylynn

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ᴀʟᴇxᴏᴛʟ_ᴛʜᴇɢʀᴇᴀᴛ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let me pronounce: phailinsjdndjrnfhskcjxdddjenjndjnidnudninxundeuehduebeubruxbrfhyc nope i’m having another stroke f**k

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#41

Let Them Never Forget

Let Them Never Forget

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J Ko
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like all readers of the Babysitter’s Little Sister series were impressed by this name.

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#43

I See Your D**k Tips And Raise You A D**k Cannon

I See Your D**k Tips And Raise You A D**k Cannon

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! The one up manship! What next? D**k Intercontinental Missile? D**k A. Bomb?

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#44

I’m Due In October, This Poll Is In An October Moms Group

I’m Due In October, This Poll Is In An October Moms Group

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#46

Lafaytte

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many towns named after Lafayette, and counties, colleges and whatever - one more child named after him won't matter.

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#47

I Just Had To Share This W You Guys. The Commenter Has To Be A Troll

I Just Had To Share This W You Guys. The Commenter Has To Be A Troll

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#48

Takota

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Draco's Dragonfly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brain convinced me it said Dakota so for a split second I thought that's not weird...

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#50

What’s A Pryiim?

What’s A Pryiim?

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Joy Hunter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, in Hebrew, an "im" on the end of a word makes it plural, as in "kibbutzim" (more than one kibbutz). So maybe Pryiim means...more than one Prius?

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#51

I Knew Nicholas Cage Was Eccentric But… I Actually Don’t Know Which One I Hate More

I Knew Nicholas Cage Was Eccentric But… I Actually Don’t Know Which One I Hate More

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#59

Guilty Pleasure Name Incoming

Guilty Pleasure Name Incoming

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Novel Idesa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know two women named Kirby. It's not my favorite name in the world but I don't think it's that odd.

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#60

Enchanted Boy Names

Enchanted Boy Names

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#61

My Brother Has Three Girls And A Boy

My Brother Has Three Girls And A Boy

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#62

Found In My Due Date Group

Found In My Due Date Group

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#63

What Do We Think Of Velvet Jean & Birdie Moon?

What Do We Think Of Velvet Jean & Birdie Moon?

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me your kid is gonna be a stripper without telling me your kid is gonna be a stripper

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#66

Guys I Finally Found Some In The Wild Holy S**t … Kalani Is Okay But Brayzen Jo-Cash???

Guys I Finally Found Some In The Wild Holy S**t … Kalani Is Okay But Brayzen Jo-Cash???

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Lizzie Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Yorkshire, Laiking ( usually pronounced laikin' ) is dialect for kids playing (as in "Tek t' whippet wi' thee if tha's laiking out"

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#67

Zerek

Zerek

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Sakeenah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lina and neha are cultural names (arabic i believe, but i could be wrong about neha). idk what’s up with the others though

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#68

Jw If Any Other Girls Have Had Similar Experiences With A Unisex/Masculine Typical Name. Here's Mine!

Jw If Any Other Girls Have Had Similar Experiences With A Unisex/Masculine Typical Name. Here's Mine!

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Mama Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice to know I am not the only one. My nickname is Tery. I am a woman. My legal name is Teryll and it is pronounced like Carol. Most assume I am a guy and my name is pronounced like Terrel (Ter-rell) until either they see me or hear me talk. I use the name "Tery" for everything because I hate my legal name. I even have been told that I spell it wrong even tho' it's my name. I had the same problems in school because folks thought that the spelling of Tery was masculine since I didn't spell it with an "i" or with 2 "r"s. Drives me batty!

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#69

I Googled This Name Extensively And Cannot Find Any Cultural Anything For It. I’m Pretty Sure This Is A Fake Tinder Profile Too

I Googled This Name Extensively And Cannot Find Any Cultural Anything For It. I’m Pretty Sure This Is A Fake Tinder Profile Too

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#72

This Seemed Interesting

This Seemed Interesting

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Richard Henderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be free for people named like this to change their names to something realistic.

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#73

I Gave Up Facebook For Lent But The Lord Is Testing Me With Some Of The Names I've Been Seeing Out In The Wild Lately And I Did Not Study

I Gave Up Facebook For Lent But The Lord Is Testing Me With Some Of The Names I've Been Seeing Out In The Wild Lately And I Did Not Study

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Persp Gold
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like the idea of giving up social media and a meme group being the thing that makes it hard

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#74

Pronounced Oak-Lye (At Least It Should Be)

Pronounced Oak-Lye (At Least It Should Be)

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#75

Even My Local Paper Is On On It. These Names Are A Tragedeigh... Please Don't

Even My Local Paper Is On On It. These Names Are A Tragedeigh... Please Don't

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#76

Jaxson

Jaxson

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Mama Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually love this name and the spelling. I am planning on naming my Rottie puppy Jaxson and calling him Jax for short.

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#78

The Class List For My Little Cousin. Most Of These Are Normal But Wtf Is Up With Ahlevyr And Oakleighia. And Yes Apparently That First One Is Supposed To Be Oliver. For The Record My Cousin Is Ethan So No Tragedeigh There

The Class List For My Little Cousin. Most Of These Are Normal But Wtf Is Up With Ahlevyr And Oakleighia. And Yes Apparently That First One Is Supposed To Be Oliver. For The Record My Cousin Is Ethan So No Tragedeigh There

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh, Oded. The gorgeous Israeli actor from The Mummy. The main guardian who tried to keep Imhotep from returning. Name a kid Imhotep!

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Ayrwynn

Ayrwynn

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