Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

"No, we can’t name her that because there was a girl in middle school by that name who bullied me. No, no, that’s my cousin’s name. That rhymes with a bad word, and kids will definitely figure it out by second grade. No, I don’t like that name. That’s too common. That’s too long and difficult to spell. I give up! Let’s just make up a name!"

If you’re a parent, there is a good chance you’re familiar with the experience of spending months searching high and low for the perfect name for your little one. Choosing a name can be extremely daunting at first, when you’re unsure of what will be common or popular 5, 10, or 50 years from now, and if you had to deal with name-based bullying as a child, you want to protect your kids from the same fate. But when in doubt, I always like to say “better safe than sorry”. Because if you get too creative with your child’s name, you might end up paying the price by being mocked online…

Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite posts from the Name Nerds Jerks subreddit that is dedicated to name-shaming, as well as an interview with the group's moderator team to gain some insight about the community. As its description states, “No name is safe.” So be sure to upvote all of the posts featuring names that you can’t believe are actually on birth certificates somewhere out there, and then let us know in the comments what the most ridiculous baby names you’ve ever heard are.

Keep reading to also find an interview with Sherri Suzanne, professional baby name consultant and founder of My Name For Life. Enjoy this list of names that we can only hope are satire, and then if you are looking for suggestions to send your arch-enemy when they are naming their next child, check out Bored Panda’s last article on this same subreddit right here.

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Louder For The R/Namenerds At The Back

Screenshot of a social media post mocking unusual and overly complicated names shared in an online group discussion.

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    ~*literaleigh*~

    Twitter post discussing unusual and complicated baby names like Literaleigh, Actualeigh, and Honestleigh shared in an online group.

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    Or There’s Always Natalawn

    Screenshot of an online discussion post mocking unusual and complicated baby names shared in a humor group.

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    Text post mocking unusual Disney themed baby names like Esmerelda Belle and Quasimodo Hercules in a group about crazy unusual names.

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    Hureigh!

    Text message exchange mocking unusual, overly complicated names shared in an online group about crazy names.

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    This Sub Has Ruined Me. I Saw This And Immediately Started Thinking Up Nicknames

    Tweet discussing unusual and complicated names like Elmo, Grover, and Kermit, shared in an online group mocking crazy names.

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    ✨Pia✨

    Screenshot of Google search showing girls’ names starting with P including funny and unusual names from an online group mocking complicated names.

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    Someone’s A Superfan

    Screenshot of a social media post about a hospital error legally naming a baby Korn, illustrating unusual or complicated baby names.

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    Grandma Jr

    Post from online group mocking unusual baby names, sharing a baby named Grandma after the grandmother.

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    &y

    Screenshot of a tweet mocking unusual or overly complicated names, shared in an online group about funny name posts.

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    Ooof. The 9 Of Them Also Live In A 200 Square Foot Bus

    Family photo showing members with crazy and unusual names labeled, illustrating unique and overly complicated name choices.

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    Planning Ahead

    Screenshot of a social media post mocking unusual and overly complicated names shared in an online group.

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    Song Is Forever Changed In My Head Now

    Tweet mocking a crazy and unusual name, humorously asking about life in Salt Lake City.

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    From Hp Sub

    Reddit comments mocking unusual or overly complicated names with a Harry Potter Utah pun in an online group discussion.

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    This Post On Facebook Got Me. This Is (Some Of) The Future

    Collage of people showing mocking unusual and overly complicated names shared in an online group about crazy names.

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    “Simple” They Want To A Name A Child “Simple.”

    Reddit discussion about naming a daughter Simple, shared in a group mocking crazy, unusual, or complicated names.

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    I Know Nick Cannon Gets Posted A Lot, But Baby #9 Is Confirmed On The Way… Here Are Is Other 8 Kids Names

    List of unusual and complicated children names shared in an online group mocking crazy names.

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    11 Babies Named Arson Last Year

    Person sharing stats on unusual baby names like Gunner, Trigger, and Chaos, highlighting crazy and complicated name trends.

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    I Think I’ve Found The Perfect Name!

    Excerpt of text with unusual and complicated names circled in red, highlighting unique name examples from an online group.

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    This Mom Needs Her Naming Rights Taken Away

    Children with unusual and complicated names shared in an online group mocking crazy name choices.

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    Every Day On This Sub I Must Practise Restraint

    Online post discussing unusual and complicated baby names, seeking rare yet easy to pronounce options.

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    I’m Sorry….truxtyn??????

    Pregnant woman in a green dress standing on the beach, representing unusual or overly complicated baby names.

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    When You Change The Spelling Of A Common Name And Get Surprised That The General Public Can’t Pronounce It

    TikTok post with comments mocking unusual and complicated names, highlighting pronunciation struggles in an online name-sharing group.

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    Found In My Facebook Bumper Group

    Ultrasound image showing an unusual baby name D'gynesis Dream Aurora McNeal with online comments about pronunciation.

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    Medical Terms As *Pretty Girl Names*

    Social media profile showing unusual and complicated baby names shared in an online group mocking crazy names.

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    List Of Names At My Lunch Lady Friends Elementary School…

    Text message listing crazy, unusual, or overly complicated names shared in an online group discussion.

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    Please Tell Me This Is One Of You Trolling

    Screenshot of a Reddit post sharing unusual and complicated baby names Wire Onyx and Vendetta Dusk from an online name group.

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    This Is Literally Not What Synestesia Is. Literally Anyone Can Feel A ‘Vibe’ From A Name

    Screenshot of an online post sharing unusual names with synesthesia descriptions in a group mocking crazy names.

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    How Do You Even Fix Your Mouth To Say These Words??

    Pregnant woman with two girls standing outside a house, related to posts mocking crazy or unusual names.

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    My Father Will Hear About This (If You Know, You Know)

    Reddit post suggesting the unusual baby name Draco, discussing mixed feelings and name meanings in an online group.

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