40 Of The Stupidest Names People Have Encountered That Made Them Wonder “What The Parents Were Thinking”
InterviewFor 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
Bible names are traditional, but it's definitely a good idea to read the story before you commit.
Ascaris
My Cousin Y'all
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."
Texann
Nirvana
Should we still be happy that person's sister is a fan of Nirvana and not a fan of Slayer...
When Life Hands You Lemons
It sounds fine, but words have meanings in addition to their sounds which also have to be considered.
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."
D**k Tips Seems Pretty Tragic To Me
Adonis
Now see, this is one example of the benefits of an old-fashioned, classical education !
Why Do People With A First Name As A Last Name, Name Their Kid The Same Name?
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.
Smelvin
i feel as a kid peopel would call him Smelly Smelvin and that’s sad
Juan
I Was Exposed To This, So Now You Have To See It Too
how about this instead random green blurb: no m***********g way in spicy jesus
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."
Xiomama
I Think We Can All Agree This Is An Animal Tragedeigh
I seriously didn't want to say it, I can't stop: People are gonna say, "Look there, Mike is riding *ahem*"
Avenida
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."
My Best Friend Just Had Her Baby And Named Her Daughter Mazikeen Aurora
Anyone Else See Blood Spatter? Lol
I Know Of A Boy Named Brain; Pronounced Brian
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."
Came Across A Fun One Today. A Girl Named Kevin’a
So, Not Shart For Short?
Waukegan
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.
Just... Why? They Live In Texas But Still
Found In Another Group
Someday, Em-Anon will be the name of the 12-step program for people suffering from the curse of their horrible made-up name.
Curstin
she would have been bullied as a kid and kids would call her crusty cursty
She’s A Public/Instagram Person
Another Twin Group Find
Copper And Steel
Ezraleigh
Amazakeen? Sounds like something a genie would say before granting a wish
It’s A Girl I’ve Known For Years Who’s Been Calling Him “Baby R” Til Now
My Due Date Group. She Turned Off Comments
Behryx
Anastaigaha
someone had a stroke while typing anastasia… worse than the ones i had while writing comments on the cursed comments post
Galvesten
Jerzee
So We Are Still Deciding On A Boy Name..
Dudley
and she has a brother called… ( someone make one i can’t remember
When You Want To Show Your Passion For Music But Uniquely
And if you want a really pretty girl's name, how about Lyrica? Oh wait...
I Have No Idea When This Was A Target Ad On My Instagram But These Names..truly Tragique
Matalie
I’m Struggling With The Pronunciation Of Phaeylynn
let me pronounce: phailinsjdndjrnfhskcjxdddjenjndjnidnudninxundeuehduebeubruxbrfhyc nope i’m having another stroke f**k
Let Them Never Forget
Renesamayliana
get my defibrillator guys! i left it on another post! she’s having a stroke!
I See Your D**k Tips And Raise You A D**k Cannon
Wow! The one up manship! What next? D**k Intercontinental Missile? D**k A. Bomb?
I’m Due In October, This Poll Is In An October Moms Group
Wrenixx
Lafaytte
There are so many towns named after Lafayette, and counties, colleges and whatever - one more child named after him won't matter.
I Just Had To Share This W You Guys. The Commenter Has To Be A Troll
Takota
My brain convinced me it said Dakota so for a split second I thought that's not weird...
Catherine
it’s strange… she seems to be having a stroke, but can turn it on and off!
What’s A Pryiim?
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?
I Knew Nicholas Cage Was Eccentric But… I Actually Don’t Know Which One I Hate More
Saylor
Just Came Across This Names List
“Rhiannason”, Girl Why
Starniliya
I Just Cut A Child's Hair Whose Name Was Amaranth
Heaven-Leigh
Update On My Friend Who Wanted To Name Her Child Canvas Or Gotham
Guilty Pleasure Name Incoming
I know two women named Kirby. It's not my favorite name in the world but I don't think it's that odd.
Enchanted Boy Names
My Brother Has Three Girls And A Boy
Found In My Due Date Group
What Do We Think Of Velvet Jean & Birdie Moon?
Tell me your kid is gonna be a stripper without telling me your kid is gonna be a stripper
Her Other Baby Is Named Oaklynn
Alternate Spellings For Girl Names
Guys I Finally Found Some In The Wild Holy S**t … Kalani Is Okay But Brayzen Jo-Cash???
In Yorkshire, Laiking ( usually pronounced laikin' ) is dialect for kids playing (as in "Tek t' whippet wi' thee if tha's laiking out"
Zerek
Jw If Any Other Girls Have Had Similar Experiences With A Unisex/Masculine Typical Name. Here's Mine!
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!
I Googled This Name Extensively And Cannot Find Any Cultural Anything For It. I’m Pretty Sure This Is A Fake Tinder Profile Too
Matthelynn
Leeam
This Seemed Interesting
It should be free for people named like this to change their names to something realistic.
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 like the idea of giving up social media and a meme group being the thing that makes it hard
Pronounced Oak-Lye (At Least It Should Be)
Even My Local Paper Is On On It. These Names Are A Tragedeigh... Please Don't
Jaxson
I actually love this name and the spelling. I am planning on naming my Rottie puppy Jaxson and calling him Jax for short.
I Mean I Love Harry Potter But Why Not Just Oliver?
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
Oooh, Oded. The gorgeous Israeli actor from The Mummy. The main guardian who tried to keep Imhotep from returning. Name a kid Imhotep!
Ayrwynn
It looks like someone was trying to type the Welsh name Arwyn, but they sneezed.
From A Group I'm In, That Was An Awesome Group Until, Someone Asked For Help In Making Her New Daughter. Needless To Say, I'm No Longer In This Group
Kiplingfor
Personalized This Is Us Sign
Dang
Kaliegh
Amazing Cake Work And A New “-Den” To Add To The List
Some Nice Names, Some Tragedeighs. But I Feel Like Danyol Is Up There
Silo Is The One That Got Me
"Rhys" is a common Welsh name for boys. "Easley" is an Old English surname. I've known a "Thea". Some of the others are not new.
Hyphenated Names
I’ve Been Googling This And Can’t Find Anything And It’s Bugging Me. Is ‘Palaige’ An Actual Name?
Tru’lei…. An Interesting Name
Demir Kaplan
I have taught children named Precious, Passion, Happy, Fidelity, Lucky, and several boys named Linda. One of my colleagues has Euthanasia as her middle name.
Are The Names Precious And Heavenly A Tragedeigh?
Karleigh
Seriously?
Lord help us from people the name their children after characters from Star Wars or Game of Thrones.
This Is A First Name Of A Client I Had Afew Years Ago
Adalynn
Why Does Every Name Need “Leigh” Added To The End Edit To Add: Where I Live, It’s Kaylie Or Kailey. Legit Never Seen “Leigh” Added To The End!
Vernon
I've said this in the last one of these threads, but it bears repeating... I have a very unusual first name, that requires an explanation to EVERYONE I meet. Parents, please do not do this to your children. You're not naming a designer teacup poodle, you are naming a future adult who will have to put that Ootsey Cutesy name at the top of their resume.
Only in USA…In Slovakia the registry center just will throw you out the window and lock all the entrances 😁
And send you next door to talk to someone at CPS. I mean really people, get a dog and name it whatever you want.
Load More Replies...I've said this in the last one of these threads, but it bears repeating... I have a very unusual first name, that requires an explanation to EVERYONE I meet. Parents, please do not do this to your children. You're not naming a designer teacup poodle, you are naming a future adult who will have to put that Ootsey Cutesy name at the top of their resume.
Only in USA…In Slovakia the registry center just will throw you out the window and lock all the entrances 😁
And send you next door to talk to someone at CPS. I mean really people, get a dog and name it whatever you want.
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