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The joy that parents feel when they find out they’re expecting is unmatched. But immediately after the news has settled in, they have to start planning. Prepping the nursery, buying the baby gear, saving up for all of the expenses that come along with having a kid... And in the midst of all that, they have to decide on a name for the little one.

Some moms and dads have had the names of their future children picked out since high school, while others are panicking to make a decision in the hospital while in labor. But if a couple has trouble choosing a name, it’s always better for them to pick a classic than try too hard to go against the grain. Because choosing a wild name might lead to cyberbullying before the baby is even born… We took a trip to a Facebook group that’s dedicated to sharing “Tragedeighs,” so we’ve compiled a list of the most appalling ones below. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that you can’t believe are on someone’s actual birth certificate!

#1

Screenshot of a Twitter conversation between Kaelah Thompson and MoonPie, discussing boring names and unique spellings.

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Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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Ouch! MoonPie is sharp!

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    A social media post announcing baby D'yarrheah Rayne Brown's birth, highlighting unusual parents' names.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    3 months ago

    Surely that's a form of emotional abưse

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    #3

    A meme displaying a unique spelling of the name Tony: Toeughkneigh. An example of abominable names.

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    Noelle
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    3 months ago

    Even worse: ptoeughkneigh (like pterodactyl)

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    #4

    Baby decor featuring the unique names My'Leigh Eunique, with pink bows, on a wooden surface.

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    Fungus John
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    3 months ago

    the irony being that isn't eunique at all

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    #5

    A wooden nursery name sign spelling out Phelony, showcasing unusual baby names.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    We have a matching one: Miss Demeanor.

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    #6

    A list of checkbox items displaying funny and strange name ideas like Brixlynne and Lausange, showcasing unusual names.

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    OneHappyPuppy
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    3 months ago

    All of them are a tragedeigh...

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    #7

    A job posting seeking childcare for Kashy and Krhett, unique names that parents might wish were more boring.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    I can't even pronounce your town.

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    #8

    A profile screenshot showing the name Kimbyrleigha, an example of unique names.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    3 months ago

    Kim-bur-lee-HA?

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    #9

    Reddit post asking how to respond to unusual name suggestions Ahleighx or Ahleighxahndruh without being rude. Parents choosing abominable names.

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    Noelle
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    3 months ago

    You don't. You respond while being super rude. they need the lesson

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    #10

    A booking confirmation showing the name Undie, Innocent Leshelenimye, an unusual name that parents wish were more boring.

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    SaraCapybara
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    3 months ago

    Even ignoring the horrendous middle name, Innocent Undie is a terrible name. it sounds like a competitor to Victoria's Secret. We don't sell no slutty undies, we sell innocent undies.

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    #11

    A close-up of a California driver's license with the funny name Ninja Egg Salad, highlighting a ridiculous name.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    3 months ago

    Roasting Ninja Egg Salad will not make it any more palatable

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    #12

    A social media profile shows several unusual names given by parents, highlighting the trend of unique baby names.

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    ʁɨɂɥɒ
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    3 months ago

    It should be Haeden Amurra... A-E-I-O-U

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    #13

    A woman on a video discussing how her momma felt naming her kids Marselise, Leilani, Sincerely, Philosophy, and Greg, highlighting boring names.

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    Angela C
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    3 months ago

    Greg got lucky

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    #14

    A social media post about Khamrin doing Sixx Sven's one-month-old photo shoot, showcasing unique baby names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Oh dear . . . . . . .

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    #15

    A person driving a car, with text mentioning Espon, highlighting unusual baby names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Must have some connection to the Musk family.

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    #16

    A text post about kids named Rhythm and Melody, with other baby names like Tyger, Hendrix, and Piranha.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    3 months ago

    Melody, Harmony, and Hendrix aren't so bad

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    #17

    A text post announcing a baby boy named Cyrie Da'One Bennett, highlighting modern baby names.

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    Wagner
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    3 months ago

    That's going to be his drag name.

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    #18

    A text message with the unusual name Paije from VCA, showcasing why some parents wish for more boring names.

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    Roman Arendt
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    3 months ago

    I first read it as somehow Spanish, like Pa-ï-[x]e. Is it supposed to be Page?

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    #19

    A birthday cake with Bluey characters and the name Lockelynn, an example of unusual names parents might find less boring.

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    David Jeffery
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    3 months ago

    The cake is funny, though.

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    #20

    Xfrgolszzxy, pronounced Zurf-golz-ee, an example of parents choosing very unique and unusual names.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    3 months ago

    Looks like the result of a cat walking across the keyboard

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    #21

    A text post discussing the baby name Siren for a boy and expressing dislike for Soren. This relates to unusual baby names.

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    Marno C.
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    3 months ago

    1. Sirens lured sailors to their d***h with their seductive voices. 2. Other sirens... Well. Maybe your boy will cry so lustily that the neighbors will complain. 3. Soren is a fine Scandinavian name.

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    #22

    A social media post showing two replies discussing parents suggestions for boring names like Zacknafein and Sylvanus for sons.

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    Marno C.
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    3 months ago

    Sylvanius sounds like a knock off stereo brand from Easter Europe.

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    #23

    A social media post with a comment listing crazy names heard: Xanatha, Kamini, Xylie, Isaac (for girl).

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    Xanatha Gumm

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    #24

    A social media post where a parent expresses concern about their child, Rakelyn, breaking out in hives after hearing other children's unusual names like Kricket and Wrangler. An example of abominable names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    She's in pain because of her name.

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    #25

    A social media post asking for middle name suggestions for a daughter named Klever, an example of unusual baby names.

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    Fungus John
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    3 months ago

    Dhumb

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    #26

    Cashleigh Ann, an example of unique parents' name choices, with the date 05.12.2026.

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    Jesha
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    3 months ago

    Noooooo.

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    #27

    A text post about a baby named Ry'Lee, an example of modern unusual names.

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    LiuLiu
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    3 months ago

    sure he did

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    #28

    A social media post seeking baby girl names, featuring unique suggestions like Heyleeigh and Payleah for parents' names.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    No Bible characters had any of those names. Try Elizabeth or Isaac.

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    #29

    A TV screen displaying a Happy 1st Birthday message for a child named Koriand'r, highlighting unusual names for children.

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    Wagner
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    3 months ago

    Her sister is Syll Anne Tro

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    #30

    A lawn decorated with yard signs, one spelling out TYRANNY, an example of unusual things parents might display.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    Did they steal a road sign as well as having terrible taste in names?

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    #31

    Text displaying the unique name Kno'lans with heart and ribbon emojis.

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    Luke || Kira (he/she)
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    3 months ago

    Known for directing movies such as Intah'stelluh or Inshup'shynn

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    #32

    Facebook post announcing the birth of a baby named Lemongrab Milenius, date of birth and stats. Parents choosing abominable names.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    3 months ago

    I'm almost certain this one was a joke the parents played, publicly, on their extended family. It's been posted and debunked several times in a bad baby name discussion group I participate in.

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    #33

    A social media post showing two babies named Klarity and Kurrency, illustrating unusual parents' names.

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    At least clarity is a nice quality... But currency is uselessly materialistic, it doesn't even imply fortune or prosperity, just having two cents in her pocket fulfills her prophecy.

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    #34

    A social media announcement shows parents welcomed a baby named Ondray (Andre), showcasing modern baby names.

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    Tash D
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    3 months ago

    Ondray is the Slavic Andre, just saying

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    #35

    The unique and unusual name K'leya, an example of parents' naming choices.

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    Kelly Scott
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    3 months ago

    That's how Republicans teach s*x ed these days. "You kleya onto each other - that's what it says in the Good Book..."

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    #36

    A pink rectangular cookie with a purple iced baby name Wrenley, adorned with green vines and a yellow flower.

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    Otto Katz
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    3 months ago

    Could be worse. Could be Wrenleigh.

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    #37

    A list of girl names, including Ivy, Rain, Ezra, Mylah, Tori, Amber, Desiree, Rage, Mercline (mercy), Zahara, and Akadia. Some names are crossed out, showcasing abominable names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    If you pick "Rage" she will end up raging against the machine.

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    #38

    A group of young students and a teacher on a stage, highlighting unique names.

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    Corvus
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    3 months ago

    Nevaeh say nevaeh!

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    #39

    A screenshot with the unusual name Esmerelda-Anastasia Emily Kimberly Wright-King.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Don't they all sound so very, very precious?

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    #40

    A wooden birth announcement sign for baby Jaythan Alexander, dated 7-11-2026, showcasing modern baby names.

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    Otto Katz
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    3 months ago

    Poor kid has a lisph, and he can’t even talk yet! 😂

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    #41

    A baby wearing a onesie with the unusual name Blessyn Kwali, a name parents might consider less boring.

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    OneHappyPuppy
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    3 months ago

    That golden pacifier and bling really explain it all...

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    #42

    A social media post showing a list of guilty pleasure names, with Vanellope and Saiorse circled, suggesting parents find these names abominations.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    Saoirse (not Saiorse) is a legit name. I wouldn't use it, because I'm not Irish, but there's nothing wrong with it.

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    #43

    A receipt with an unusual name, Distinee, showing parents' name choices.

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    ScarletRos
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    3 months ago

    Is this the customers actual name or a misspelling by the employee? One time my brother in law Derek had a fast food employee take his name down as Terex.

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    #44

    A list of modern, unique names: Bridget, Skyler, Hunter, Kirkleigh, Haliegh, Haley, Hope, Ryley, Reese, Ridge, Mayze, Camry. Parents choosing uncommon names.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 months ago

    My ex drives a Camry...

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    #45

    The names Tayleigh, Jameleigh, and Lexleigh, examples of unique and unusual parents names choices.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Those are just super weird names.

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    #46

    Justis Goolsby, an example of parents choosing a unique name, shown with #1 never obtaining driver license.

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    Kelly Scott
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    3 months ago

    Anyone ever read Paper Moon? Yeah, Goolsby reminds me of a farmer in overalls with a large bay window.

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    #47

    A social media post showing the unusual names Psylo, Adaline, and Bellamy.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    3 months ago

    Silo?? 😬

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    #48

    A brightly lit game show podium displaying the name PTAH, representing unique parents' names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    If you are an Egyptian god this just might work.

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    #49

    A social media profile for a user named Gewels, an example of unusual names chosen by parents.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    As in "Family Gewels"?

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    #50

    A social media post with the birth announcement of Za'Karii YeVon, including date, time, weight, and length. An example of abominable names.

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    GalPalAl
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    3 months ago

    Za aposrtophre Kariii Yeeeeeee von

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    #51

    A social media post with comments discusses parents naming their babies with unusual names, some feeling regret.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 months ago

    "Klouvr". Gods above. At least it's a middle name.

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    #52

    A notification shows a user named Bryndolyn started following, illustrating parents' preference for unique names.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    Gwenhilda

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    #53

    Two images of a newborn baby, with a post announcing the unusual baby name Hazelleigh Sage Marie.

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    Kelly Scott
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    3 months ago

    The US needs to outlaw the use of "leigh" in any name from here on out.

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    #54

    A Facebook post from a boy momma mentioning her son Klayse and looking for items for his journal.

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    CloPotato
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    3 months ago

    Imagine challenging the social norms of what an acceptable, non bully magnet name is, but not challenging gender norms and teaching your sons that pokemon and Legos aren't inherently less girly than horses and plushies.

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    #55

    A social media screenshot showing a comment about the unique and abominable name DandeLion for a daughter.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Is she yellow with wild hair?

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    #56

    A Google search result displaying information about a director named Phideaux Xavier, highlighting unusual names.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    3 months ago

    Was he named after his dog?

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    #57

    A wooden heart-shaped plaque with Our Family and the names Bryttnee, Carter, Cash, Kynlee, and Kain. An example of abominable names.

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    Kelly Scott
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    3 months ago

    Maybe she got divorced and decided she couldn't afford a new whatever that thing is.

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    #58

    An news article about a person with the name OTEKQUEAZIAH WILLIAMS, highlighting unusual names.

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    CloPotato
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    3 months ago

    "my son learnt to write his own name! :D -oh congrats, how old is he? -17"

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    #59

    A baby with the name Baylah May, an example of unusual baby names.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    3 months ago (edited)

    I've known a Bayla, who must be in her 60s by now. It's a valid Yiddish name with several accepted spellings, though the final H is not used in any I've seen.

    #60

    A banner showing the name Jewellianna with hearts, an example of unusual baby names.

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    3 months ago

    She’s doomed to correcting her name-spelling for the rest of her life.

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    #61

    A social media post asking for votes on baby number 6, listing multiple abominable name options like Kavik Jude Harper.

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    3 months ago

    Gannon Raye Harper sounds like a 1930's private eye who can also shoot energy blasts from his hands

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    #62

    A social media invitation showing the name Tiphany Vanaman, an example of parents choosing unusual names.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    3 months ago

    This one is not that bad, and probably has historic precedent. Tiffany is derived from Greek Theophania and has had many English vernacular spellings; Tiphaine/Typhaine and Tiphanie/Typhanie are still accepted French forms.

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    #63

    A social media post showing a newborn baby with the name Khlarydi Jer'may Love, an example of parents choosing abominations instead of boring names.

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    3 months ago

    "Clarity"?

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    #64

    A judge in a paternity court asks about a child's unique name, Sir'renity, reflecting parents' unusual choices.

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    nottheactualphoto
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    3 months ago

    Wait, when was Renity given a knighthood?

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    #65

    A screenshot showing a medical care team member with the name Thersky, RN, an example of unusual baby names.

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    3 months ago

    Thurskey? Tursky?

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    #66

    A wooden circle with the baby name Calliope June, decorated with wildflowers. This showcases unique baby names.

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    Noelle
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    3 months ago

    Honestly? Calliope June is a cool as name.

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    #67

    Instagram profile for a dog named Ceilidh, pronounced Kay-Lee, a 2 y/o velcro gremlin in Toronto. Parents choosing abominable names.

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    Goth Bear Cat
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    3 months ago

    Shouldn't be in this list. Ceilidh (Gaelic Scottish) is the original spelling.

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