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“What Were The Parents Thinking?” 30 People Share The Most Terrible Names They’ve Encountered (New Pics)
Interview
Throughout my life, I’ve encountered a lot of people who have had trouble with my name. Pronouncing it and remembering it prove to be a challenge for many, but spelling it seems to be even harder. Of course, I know that my name is not anything crazy or ridiculous, but apparently, it’s easier for people to call me ‘Addie’ (Which is fine, that’s cute!) or a butchered version of Adelaide instead. As a child, I bitterly told my mother that I wished I had been named ‘Sarah’ because it was the most common name at my school, and I was tired of people getting mine wrong.
But as an adult, I’m so glad I have a unique name, and I absolutely love it, though there are still occasions I have to repeat it 4 times before a person feels confident that they heard me correctly. So I cannot imagine what it’s like for all of the little “Tipheneighs” and “Brayxlies” out there in the world. And unfortunately, there are quite a few of them.
Below, we’ve gathered some of the most hilarious posts from the That Name is a Tragedeigh 2.0 Facebook group to show you pandas just how creative people have gotten when naming their kids. Be sure to upvote the names you can’t believe actually exist, and keep reading to find a conversation we were lucky enough to have with Zane Mauldon-Green, administrator of the group.
Then, if you’re in the mood to find even more ridiculous names to recommend to your worst enemy when they’re expecting a baby, you can find Bored Panda's last article featuring That Name is a Tragedeigh 2.0 ryet heare!
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#1
She Acts Like Larissa Is In The Same Category As Agnes Or Gertrude. And Karissa Was Right. There
KWilly 3 years ago
"Pissed off?! If I was that close to a horses wiener I would be worried about being pissed ON"
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Serial pacifist 3 years ago
Don’t give them ideas. The next thing you know she will be Latrina Bidet, sounds so French.
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
That's the first thing I thought of!! XD Men In Tights is my second favorite movie, right after Spaceballs.
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Huddo's sister 3 years ago
If you want a more 'unique' version of Katrina, my sister has a friend called Katriana. I have to remind my self how to pronounce every time I think of her :)
To learn more about this hilarious, and slightly tragic, Facebook group, we reached out to administrator Zane Mauldon-Green. He actually was kind enough to speak with Bored Panda the last time we covered the group as well, about 8 months ago. He explained then that he is not the founder of That Name is a Tragedeigh 2.0, but he joined shortly after it was created. “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,” Zane explained.
The group has been around since 2020 and was formed to be a place to laugh at insanely unique spellings of names, without tolerating the shaming of traditional or cultural names from around the world. "Our members work really well together to create a healthy respect for all the cultures,” Zane previously told Bored Panda. "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."
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#2
Have At It!
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I have family in Jississippi! I was born in Jiowa, but I was adopted by a family in Jalifornia. My dad was born in Jinnesota., though.
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foofoofloofy 3 years ago
🎵I've been to Jennessee, Jarizona, Jalabama, Joklahoma, Jutah and Jexas...I've been jeverywhere!🎵
The Best Mushroom Panda️ 3 years ago
It's for sure Jaine. Jassachusetts is pretty funny though.
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Laura Jackson 3 years ago
Jirginia, Jawaii, Jexas, Jouisiana, and Jrkansas are my favs! Is anyone else's autocorrect about to have a meltdown?😂
The Other Guest 3 years ago
Someone on Reddit said it's Jonah (rhymes with Arizona). Not sure if they're correct or not, but it makes more sense than Jelaware.
#3
Je M’appelle, Très Tragiques
UncleRussian 3 years ago
Jesus Christ I can I can count the pixels on this image on my fingers
A Very Bored Panda 3 years ago
Her name can be interpreted as je m'appelle, which means 'I call myself...' in French
Phasmainmachina 3 years ago
To be fair, nobody will see a problem unless they’re fairly proficient in French. It certainly wouldn’t register with me.
Since it has been a while since Bored Panda checked in with That Name is a Tragedeigh 2.0, we asked Zane if he could fill us in on what the group has been up to. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 months, so much has happened,” he shared. “We’ve hit a milestone which was great to see, having now surpassed 50k members!”
“We also had to take an extensive break and suspend the group for a while to avoid Facebook deleting it,” Zane noted. “Unfortunately, their decisions aren’t always reviewed by an actual person, which can make having those decisions appealed quite difficult,” he explained.
Zane also revealed that there have been quite a few new name trends that have emerged this year. “The most common one tends to be names of characters from new TV shows or movies, which is very unfortunate for those children. Namely, the most recent one being Wednesdaigh, which has become quite popular due to the recent show.”
#4
Yikes
Serial pacifist 3 years ago (edited)
With the naming crime she committed against the kids, when they grow up they might change it to “Don’twantamom”.
SCP 4666 3 years ago
In the US it seems to be rather easy to change ones name. Like a certain Destiny Hope legally changed her name to Miley
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rodger coghlan 3 years ago
In Texas a very successful politician named James S. Hogg named his daughter 'Ima (there never was one named ' 'Ura' contrary to popular wisdom)
XenoMurph 3 years ago
Looks like the father wasn't, except that one time...
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#5
Nemesis
Lavinia Asimov 3 years ago
Im torn on this one. Nemesis was the Greek goddess of revenge, celebrated during the festival Nemesia. Some of her symbols are the sword, dagger, scale, and measuring rod. I think it'd be kinda cool to be named after her, though I don't know if this is the inspiration for the name or if they just didn't know what the word meant.
Some black giirrrrllll 3 years ago
Just wait till Nemesis grows to be a good and fast track runner and all the other runners find out that Nemesis will always catch up with them.
liam newton-harding 3 years ago
"Do you know what 'nemesis' means? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent...Personified, in this case, by an 'orrible c@nt...Me." - Brick Top 'Snatch'.
Surfing Panda 3 years ago
Well at least that's a name... one with a bad significance... but a name...
#6
I Thought I Was Reading A Post From Here For A Moment
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
Don't judge it. She's going to have it "copy righted".
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Stardust she/her 3 years ago
The people who gave her suggestions are definately high on something
Suby 3 years ago
Yeah, makes you wonder what other crazy decisions those parents make.
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Yugan Talovich 3 years ago
She named her daughter after praline, the nut confection. Just about right.
We were also curious if Zane believes people have gotten worse at naming our children over the years, or if we’ve just become more aware of these tragic names since we now have the ability to roast one another via the internet. “I think we have definitely gotten worse,” he shared. “Obviously, there have always been tragic names. However, as more and more children are born, many parents become desperate to give their children something to set them apart from others.”
“This has been happening with increasing regularity,” Zane noted. “For example, one I saw just this week was Nae-then as a freak version of Nathan. My cousin's name is Dylan (he’s 6), and there are 3 other kids in his year each with a different spelling. The most tragic one would be Dihlen.”
#7
Beaux And Arrow
Zia Barrett 3 years ago
Arrow Smith/Aerosmith. He's going to get constant jokes about the band.
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Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
I actually like both of these names but when you give them to twins it's corny.
Carol Emory 3 years ago
Like Eddie Murphy..."I wanna see my twin daughters again...Monique & Unique."
Cal the dragon (she/her) 3 years ago
I think Arrow is a nice name, but the last name Smith? Yikes.
#8
Slayden
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
A woman at work was gushing over the name she gave her son, and how unique and creative it was. It was really hard for me not to tell her I thought it was stupid, especially after she spelled it: “Xzaydin”
Stephen Solomon 3 years ago
You should go ahead and let her know she ruined her kids chances of getting employed.
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Phasmainmachina 3 years ago
One would hope the child has a more sensible middle name, and chooses to use it in future. I’ve known one friend for most of my life, but it wasn’t until relatively recently that the name I’ve always known her by was her middle name; she never liked her first given name and refused to use it. I can’t remember what it is, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary.
#9
Wednesdaigh
The Short King 3 years ago (edited)
But where is Pugsleigh Goh-mez, Moriitciae, Phester, Thang and Lorch?
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
The real Wednesday would stick your baby in her toy guillotine for this abomination. :I
“As it happens, the ‘old fashioned’ names such as Margaret I believe will reappear in the future, as it becomes harder and harder to mangle standard names into tragic spellings,” Zane added.
Earlier this year, we asked him what some of the most appalling names he had ever seen were, and he shared, "I think any names that are deliberately spelled incorrectly for the purpose of being unique are some of the worst names. For example, Emma-leigh instead of Emily.”
“However, two of the worst I have seen are Knoxxli Blayze and Addilyn,” Zane noted. “Mainly just because they aren’t names, just weird mashups of other words or something worse."
#10
I Wonder How Long It Takes For People To Decide On The Wrong Spelling Of A Name. Like, Did This Mom Consider Nerveaugna And Roll The Dice To Settle On This Butchering? We'll Never Know
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
Those names are way more acceptable for these girls than whatever the f**k those first names are.
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#11
No, Then?
Some black giirrrrllll 3 years ago
The other sibling will be Yae-Then and the last kid will be Mae-Be-Then.
#12
Utterly Horrible
Autumn 3 years ago
I came to Bored Panda to try and wake myself up but this is just making me tired again.
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Solid Pileo 3 years ago
Those middle names are quite alright by themselves.... Most of the first names are absolute nonsensical jokes.
We were also curious what Zane thinks parents need to keep in mind when they are naming a child. “The most important thing to consider would simply be this: Your child has to use that name. If it’s a tragic or ‘unique’ spelling, they are constantly going to have to correct people, which gets exhausting and can be quite upsetting over time.”
“Also remember not to give children silly names,” he added. “A lot of businesses take every aspect of professionalism very seriously, and they will show bias against names they think are silly. Some may even ignore applications, believing them to be a hoax.”
#13
Reignbeaux
BeKindAnyway 3 years ago
My dog's name is Rainbow....I went with the classic spelling. Also... She's a dog. Cute cake though.
Lady of the Mountains 3 years ago
Ten years from now, a substitute teacher calling role will cry
Peeka_Mimi 3 years ago
My granddaughters middle name is Reign. To be fair I started it when I gave my other daughter the middle name of Wilde.
#14
Yup
Cyber Returns 3 years ago
Shevone, by L'Oreal. Because you're not worth spell checking
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Lee Kerr 3 years ago
I met a lovely woman called Grainne at a Shelter conference in the 80s
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As a medical student I delivered a baby (to a 14 yr old😬) who named her baby Siobhan, pronounced Syoban. Poor kids, both of them.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
Sigh, why do parents give their children traditional Gaelic names if they have no idea how to pronounce them? (For people who are wondering it is pronounced Shiv-awn and means "Grace of God")
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Jack O'reilly 3 years ago
that's how most variations on names started. back in the day when only a priest or other official knew how to write so guessed thing phonetically
Baseball is Life 3 years ago
This spelling doesn't hurt as much as some spellings, I've seen so far.
Chancey 3 years ago
I worked with someone named Shavaughn because the parents liked the name Siobhan but not the spelling
Jilltdcatlady 3 years ago
That spelling makes more sense for the non-gaelic.
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Nightshade1972 3 years ago
Please, parents, for the love of all that's holy--do not give your children names that you can neithr spell nor pronounce! And if you do, and the kid decides at 18 that they either want a properly spelled version of their name, or they want a completely different name because they're sick of having dealt with 18 years of embarrassment--let them. Don't be offended. It's not your child's fault that you didn't know proper spelling/pronunciation.
SGH 3 years ago
Exactly. They're both incorrect. Sean is an Irish name, any other spelling is incorrect.
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#15
T-Boo
The Short Lady 3 years ago
T-Boo has good sense asking for a big gumbo. Maybe Praline will bring her Wayne Toups CD's over to listen while they eat gumbo.
Premislaus de Colo 3 years ago
T-boo is an eybrow raiser yet no one pointed out Praline... Is that a more posh Candy?
Cathy Lemay 3 years ago
We use "ti" here in front of a name as a nickname. It's an Acadian thing. I guess the Cajuns have run with it. No one would be christened that though.
Elladine DesIsles 3 years ago
That would make sense, considering that Cajuns are descended from Acadians. Derived from French "petit" meaning "small" isn't it, so as a nickname Ti-Jean would translate to Little John. This occurs in Haitian French nomenclature as well, where I think it is sometimes the official name. Possibly used in some French-speaking parts of West Africa as well.
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To any parents out there considering giving their little ones a particularly unique spelling of a common name, Zane urges you to rethink your decision. “Your child will be unique without a tragic name. Everyone is different; we all have our own personalities and mannerisms. They don’t need a butchered name to be unique or special.”
#16
Found In A Mom Group
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I'd be Crystalsaurus. XD def would have preferred that to just Crystal!
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Zoe Vokes 3 years ago
No. I think it’s awesome. And if Sarus was the girl’s middle name that would be cool too. As it is, every time the girl ever has a conversation with anybody she’s going to have to explain her name to them. If her mother is annoyed with people asking about it, then imagine going through your entire life being asked about it.
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Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
These people might want to consult the best saurus called Thesaurus first
K1dd0xCl0wni 3 years ago
The Ellie-Sauras Rose was a very rare and dangerous dinosaur, and even though it was its lovely name- it's one of the most terrifying and dangerous dinosaurs that ever was. It killed everything it saw so it's habitat was unwelcoming..
Jilltdcatlady 3 years ago
Can you imagine... "Hi, my name is Elle-sarus, and I'll be your Captain for this flight." ?
#17
Geknee Apparently It’s Pronounced “Genie”
SCamp 3 years ago
What the heck is happening in this picture? Is that shaving cream covering his ear and missing his beard?
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
No, he has ... a plastic bag hanging from his ears?...
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RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
Thank god they censored the name, I will never know who it was
#18
A Spell
Monday 3 years ago
At least those are technically all names. That's an improvement over many of these.
Amber The bear 3 years ago
Please, anything but Balthazar, we don’t need anything in supernatural happening in the new year 😭
Amber The bear 3 years ago
Why are people downvoting you? It’s your opinion. Here’s an upvote 🙃
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Violet Jensen 3 years ago
These are names from the Bible, Roman history, Shakespeare, and Latin. Literally the most common places to get names for centuries.
Fanstacia D 1 year ago (edited)
All real names… but are persons related to violence in storytelling and mythology.
On a more positive note, we wanted to hear what some of Zane’s favorite names are, or any names he would actually consider using if he were to have children. “Honestly, I have a lot of names I like, but running this type of community wouldn’t work if I agreed with tragic names,” he shared. “Having said that, some of my favorite names are Theo, Julian, Harrison, Lance, Thomas, Emily, Sarah, Jessica, Breeanna and Kayla.”
“Basically any name that has been around for at least 2 generations is a good start,” Zane noted. “Don’t make new ones, look back in your family tree or in your yearbooks from when you were at school. There are plenty of names out there!”
#19
I Found One!
Daniel Tregant 3 years ago
Guaranteed, NONE of these kids will live up to their name. Zealous will be mild and normal, Bravery will be a coward, Brightlyn will be a goth and Radiance will be a misanthropic sourpuss.
RedPepper 3 years ago (edited)
Brightlyn sounds out of place. The name doesn't follow the family pattern
#20
My Nephew And His Wife Named Their Son: One Merlin Not A Joke, That Is His Name!
Stardust she/her 3 years ago
One merlin two merlin Happy merlin Sad Merlin
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Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
I know people (in Germany) who named their child Elf. Which is also the German word for Eleven.
Christina R 3 years ago
I thought Germany was one of the countries where you aren't allowed to name your kids stupid names?
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Don't you wish you knew 3 years ago
Just a guess but do they pronounce it O-knee, instead of one. 😂
#21
So I Don’t Get Kicked Out Of My Due Date Group
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
The áccent over the á in LeeÁnn made the pronunciation so much clearer, thanks very much.
“At the end of the day, you are naming a person, not a pet,” Zane says. “Their name shouldn’t amuse you or be the name of your favorite movie character. Really consider what you would sound like if you had to call out their name in a busy shop. If it sounds embarrassing or silly, then don’t use it.”
“Kids at school can be really cruel, try to avoid names that could be used maliciously or turned into mean nicknames!” he added.
#22
Eiladan
JoNo 3 years ago
If one of the first things you have to do is explain to people how your child's name is pronounced, that should be a huge sign there's something wrong with the name. A male teen student where I work has the name Xhordan (pronounced Jordan). It's not only mum who has to explain how it's pronounced, he will have to do it for the rest of his life!
Zoe Vokes 3 years ago
The need some parents have to be quirky and interesting seems way more important than their poor child’s life being made difficult by constantly having to spell out their name for people, explaining pronunciation, either having to correct mispronunciation (or living with it being said wrong).
Load More Replies... Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
Shorten it to Eila and you have a nice and normal Finnish woman's name. Actually on the rise in popularity as the previous peak popularity was about 100yrs ago
#23
Thanks, I Hate It
BetterBitterButter 3 years ago
I read about twins born in 2020 during covid wave where boy was named 'covid' and girl was named 'corona'!
timothythefrog (he/they) 3 years ago
well.. corona just means crown.. maybe in a parrallell universe.. it wouldnt be disgusting?
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Sachi Knight 3 years ago
One of my granddaughters is named Charisma (after Charisma Carpenter). I've never seen it spelt like that. ⬆⬆⬆
A Very Bored Panda 3 years ago
Well the mom obviously wasn't being very Karizmatic when maiming them
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
I love the name Knowledge for the second daughter! I don't know about Karizma for the first daughter, though.
#24
"Green" Themed Boy's Names (To Go With Existing Sisters Olive And Sage). Wtf? Chive?
Upstaged75 3 years ago
How f*****g stupid is this lady? Hunter or Kelly are actual names and she comes up with Grass and Field?
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
I think cypress is kinda cool tho. Like maybe not for a real human but for the main character in a fantasy book that would be fun
Deborah B 3 years ago
I'm mourning the missed opportunity to suggest Sequoia as a baby name. I think they might have loved it.
Firefly 3 years ago
That's my son's name. He was 6 when we adopted him, so I didn't choose the name. At first I didn't like it, but it's since grown on me. He loves it, and even more so since we went to see Sequoia National Park. The one draw back is that most people seeing the name will assume it is for a girl (it can be).
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Finally, Zane urges parents to avoid ever butchering names from other cultures. “It's disrespectful and insulting to the cultures the names originally belong to,” he explained. “Do some research, and check the origin of names before you start using them. Some have quite important meanings in those cultures, and if your child ever travels later in life, they will hear about it, and the blame for it ultimately lies with the parents.”
#25
Lol
Puck 3 years ago
I agree. Both common names from different parts of the world but they sound well together.
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Kay Phillips 3 years ago
I don't think they have to listen to which one wins Also, vote, not lottery. Nothing wrong with crowdfunding ideas.
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Julie 3 years ago
I like the name Samira. I know someone with that name and she goes by Sam. I think it's pretty.
Samara Messer 3 years ago
My name is one letter different and I also go by Sam although most people assume it's short for Samantha. 😄
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Surely This Is The Orderer Being Silly, But *this Group* Made Me Feel Like It Could Happen!
Dan Bexell 3 years ago
My guess is that someone asked her what she was gonna name the baby just as it was coming out.
Thushari Seneviratne 3 years ago
aliyah means elephant is sinhala . idk why i said this . cute name in english tho
My True Form, Apparently 2 years ago
That is similar to my name. That spelling is similar to how it is most often spelled.
Keyrara Sanchez Michael 3 years ago
Aaliyah..Aliyah... a late great R/B singer who passed away in her 20s
#27
From An Etsy Ad
Rob Chapman 3 years ago (edited)
Sounds like a peanut butter cup. What are they gonna name her sibling? KitKatlyn?
ScarletRos 3 years ago
I went to school with a girl whose first name was Grae. Born around 1980.
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We hope you’re enjoying this list of tragic names! While it can be extremely difficult to choose a name for a child, it’s important to always consider the ramifications of any name. Keep in mind how easy it is to spell, what it rhymes with, how many other people or famous characters have that name, and finally, if you yourself would be willing to be called that. Keep upvoting the pics you find most hilarious, and let us know of any other “chrajik” names you’ve heard in the comments below. Then, if you haven’t checked out Bored Panda’s previous article featuring That Name is a Tragedeigh 2.0, you can find it right here!
#28
The Fact That They Used The Same Middle Name Twice But Spelled It Differently 😭 Also, Who Names Their Kid After A Lemon (Cytryna Is A Lemon). And The 2nd Middle Name Of The 7 Y/O, What Is Going On?!
M Vee 3 years ago
Why is it that everyone who labels themselves a "sapiosexual" the least sapient person in the room?
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I more confused as to what the hell a sapiosexual tattoo is...
rodger coghlan 3 years ago
All of George Foreman's kids were named George (as a middle name) so he did not have to remember them
#29
Bashton
Edda Kamphues 3 years ago
I know I shouldn't laugh because it's really tragic for the children. But, I honestly have to run to the toilet after reading two posts so I don't wet myself. Yep, my pelvic floor isn't what it used to be but at least I didn't name my children anything ridiculous.
#30
I Found Some!
Gwyn 3 years ago (edited)
What's with -leighs and -dens? Gotta put a den on something new now? Jake-den?
Vivian Bush 1 year ago
Henleigh was a character in George Elliot's novel Daniel Deronda, so it's a legitimate (if old-fashioned) name. But he was not the kind of character you'd want to name your kid after.
Linda Pardee 3 years ago (edited)
We were at the zoo once and heard a little girl in a preschool group being told to behave herself many times. Her name was Tragoni. It sounds like a pasta!
#31
From A Woman At Our Workplace Who Said The Baby’s Name Was A Secret Until She Was Born, But It’s Going To Be A “Luxury, Royal” Name. This Was The Facebook Announcement:
foofoofloofy 3 years ago
I'm gonna live like this baby name doesn't exist
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Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
No spelling skills, no language skills, and when they have offspring, well, what do you expect...
#32
A Gal I Went To Hs With Just Named Her 4th Baby Frostlynn Noelle…
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I have a bad feeling it was time to stop 4 babies ago, but she didn't.
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#33
I Feel Like This Screenshot Needs No Words But I Have So Many Questions
Their last name Battle is already cool af why did they have to put T’Challa Goat in front of it
Also in Marvel comic lore T’Challa translates “he who put the knife where it belonged” …. like?!!
I won’t share the parents’ names for the sake of anonymity but they have extremely common names - why they couldn’t choose a little bit of a subtle tribute I don’t know
#34
Lachylue Maycee And Maycin Happy Holidays
Lea Panthera 3 years ago (edited)
Maycin looks like either a fiber in your body or a drug prescribed by a doctor
KieLeaHar 2 years ago
The matching ‘M’ names.. they have to be twins, right? Then again, I know a woman who had 3 boys in quick succession (and then another 5 kids)…. Her three are NOT twins, but the first and second are called ‘Kayden’ and ‘Kydon’… It gets better, she and her sister are absolute narcissists and ALL OF THEIR KIDS start with the letter K!!! Some of their name literally make ZERO sense and they’ve just slapped their names together and the other one has her kids names so similar that there’s only a letter or two difference, AND they rhyme… 🙄. The things I could tell you about this people!! And I feel safe doing it because I KNOW they don’t use this website. They can’t post pics everywhere of themselves or their ‘soulmates’. The first one has 8 kids with about 13 possible fathers…
#35
Not Sure Why But My Dog Is Going Absolutely Mad
Serial pacifist 3 years ago (edited)
Well, if it is Norse mythology-inspired, there is a missed opportunity for the girl to be Hel the Queen of Death Realm Williamson
Elladine DesIsles 3 years ago
In fact, they are both girls. Though there is a bogus story going around claiming someone gave these names to twin girls, they are in fact the (non-twin) daughters of a seemingly-somewhat-known chef (found her Instagram).
Load More Replies... Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I'm literally a wolf and I would NEVER put any variation of the word "wolf" as my child's first or middle names.
K1dd0xCl0wni 3 years ago
POV. The wolf girl in middle school gets out of collage and has a child:
#36
I’m About To Get Kicked Out Of My Due Date Group. At First I Thought It Was Entrapment To Catch Whoever Keeps Posting From That Group, But Alas…. I Was Wrong
Jennik 3 years ago
I'm beginning to feel that countries with a strict list of baby names (eg France) have got a point
RedPepper 3 years ago
Unfortunately, since 1993 French parents are allowed to give their children whatever name they want, so we have our own tragedeighs. In fact, there's a whole website devoted to them (http://liguedesofficiersdetatcivil.fr).
Load More Replies... Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I more disturbed that a freaking six year old is still breastfeeding...I think I just vomited in my mouth a little.
Elio 3 years ago
Maybe she should name the next one after that kid in Game of Thrones who was like 9 and still breastfeeding.
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Oh f**k I am so glad I don't have to work with children. I don't think I could contain the eye roll which comes with all of these dumbass names. Poor kids.
#37
Yikes
#38
Oatly
indiecognition 3 years ago (edited)
They make pretty good non-dairy milk barista blends for a baby
ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 3 years ago
So your 11 year old girl walks home alone to an empty house. I don't think "Oatly" is where the stupid ended here.
TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago
I don't find that odd, with 11 a child should be able to be home alone after school.
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#39
Koltor
T'Mar of Vulcan 3 years ago
Sounds like he should be commanding a Bird-of-Prey and shouting Q'apla!
#40
Y'all, My New Baby Cousin's Name. Reached Out To The Father And This Is Correct...everyone In His Immediate Family Has "Normal" Names
#41
Dalan And Destry
#42
This Is My Ex Sister In Laws New Baby's Name... Seriously
Serial pacifist 3 years ago (edited)
For the sake of the kid, I hope the clerk at the birth register said: You shall not pass.
Monday 3 years ago
She didn't want the kid to be gay. Everyone knows Dumbledore is gay! /s
Load More Replies... Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
"Björn" means bear in the Scandinavian languages. Panda, by the way, is "Bambusbjörn" in Icelandid. How about that for a Nordic-themed name?
Jilltdcatlady 3 years ago
I can hear it now, "ladies and gentlemen, your new governor elect RiverBjorn Gandalf!"
#43
Krusher… Hennessy…
#44
I’ve Posted Her Stuff Before But Every Time I See It….. It’s Just The Worst
#45
Kafer Is Their Son’s And They Have A Daughter Named Karmann. Both Are Volkswagen Models But Kafer Isn’t Even Spelled Correctly (It’s Käfer Which Is Bug In English). Big Yikes
T'Mar of Vulcan 3 years ago
And beware of that poor kid meeting any South Africans. "Why did you name your child a rude word?"
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
If I ever have a child I’m googling tf out of their name ideas, and I won’t name them it if I’m not 100% sure it’s not something in another language
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Yikes
Elio 3 years ago
Too busy coming up with dumb names to remember to wrap it.
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SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago
I object to the names John and Carter, as they would be too confusing to spell.
#47
Mom And Dad Has 4 Kids Queen Azariza A'lontay And July, Grayson A'lontay Had A Child Martayvion (Girl)
Serial pacifist 3 years ago (edited)
Famous for being named through the monkey spelling experiment.
#48
Local Radio Station Judged A Kids Craft Competition. Let Me Introduce You To The Winner… Hack
#49
"Keesh-Zander"???
#50
Old Daycare Mom Is Pregnant With Her Second And Announced The Name. I Still Can’t Pronounce Her First Kid’s Name Correctly Without Assistance. Props For Originality
#51
Atreyu Is A Great Name But What Is This Tragedy?
#52
My Doordash Driver From A While Back. Was Going Thru My Camera Roll And Found This Lmaoo. This Is Indeed His Government Name Too, How I Know? He Was Posted On Our “Busted Newspaper” And His Arrest Report Said “Dakoldest”
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
In 30 years you’re gonna be hard pressed to find a Mike or a Laura. I already don’t know any Garys or Susans, but I do know a Kwandree …
#53
Dudley
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
Well, that MAY be best. We haven’t heard the alternatives. Atleast Dudley is a real name spelled in a reasonable way.
kath morgan 3 years ago
It’s not stupid just because you don’t like it. You’re allowed to just not like it.
#54
Cydnie
Serial pacifist 3 years ago
I have family in Cydnie, and in some other parts of Aoustrailieigha too.
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
It is 4:13am and you just made me snort-laugh so loud I woke both cats and peed myself a little XD
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Yu Pan 3 years ago
My name has two Is. I've been missing out on all the opportunities to make those cute little hearts.
Zoe Vokes 3 years ago
My name has an umlaut above the o that I never add. I need to start doing two hearts above the o.
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Stardust she/her 3 years ago
“Let’s take a trip to Zit-knee in Australia”
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Just Gonna Leave This One Here… (Local News Channel Report)
#56
Second Time Posting In The Past Month. My Due Date Group Is Killing Me
Ian Webling 3 years ago
Umbilical, Umlaut, Umpire, Umbrella, Umbrage, Umbra, Umiac/Umiak/Umiaq, Umami. Some variations: Underling - sorry Underlyng, Uvula.
Blatidae 3 years ago
I'm actually trying to think of a more normal 'U' name... perhaps it's my bad cold hampering my brain, but I'm struggling!
#57
Targeted Ad
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
Thank God only one of these kids has a normal name and it's even spelt correctly.
#58
If Anyone Doesn't Know, Lucario Is A Pokémon
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
Can you imagine how you'd feel once you got old enough to learn/realize your parents named you after a Pokemon?
#59
You Couldn’t Have Decided A Different Way To Spell Jewel
L. Murphy 3 years ago
Yes, and this thread just proves we need to start putting contraceptives into the water supply and only allow pre-approved people to breed.
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Wow
#61
Creed
René Sauer 3 years ago
"May husband is a football coach" In what normal world would that be relevant to picking your kids name?
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
Luckily for this kid, he can just go by Michael and forget about his first name
#62
Beleighve It Or Not!
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
These names for these little reindeer are so bad, even RUDOLPH is laughing at this mom for giving them those names!
#63
Frankly, This Was A Terrible Idea
#64
Best Friend Is In A Pregnancy Group And Screenshot This One
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
Tell me you were brought up by a television without telling me...
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
I’m trans and settled on Jamie for my own name but alistair was my second choice, I acctually really love the name
sugar-dusted-strawberries 3 years ago
i know kids named lucian and alistair lol, so they don’t seem too bad
#65
Pregnancy Groups Are Grea
Serial pacifist 3 years ago
No need to cover the last name BP. It’s not like the kid can stay anonymous with the combination of any of the first name choices with “Luffy Barkham.” Not exactly thousands of Luffy Barkhams out there.
Eleanor Abernathy 3 years ago
Kilian (or Killian) is a common name in my country. It´s a celtic name and means "warrior".
Alexandra Slavoiu 3 years ago
Sorin is a rather common Romanian name (if it rhymes with 'Maureen' when you spell it). Not sure it fits quite well next to Luffy Barkham though...
Diane the Dinosaur 3 years ago
I'm gonna say Sorin. It sounds a tiny bit better than the other two, to me.
Minnie Not Mouse 3 years ago
If you really wanted an anime name, just go with something from AOT (Attack On Titan). Those names are mostly normal Ex. Eren, Erwin, Armin, Sasha, Connie, Jean, ect.. Some are old fashioned, but they are at least normal.
RAIZA 3 years ago
My cousin named her 2 children with her favorite anime characters. Their names are Natsu-Gray and Erza. Both from the anime Fairytail
Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
Naming your kids after characters in an ongoing anime (or anything, a TV serial, movie series) is a dumb move. What if they become the villain for a plot twist? I mean, those two are solid protagonists but you never know! (Plus: are they both red heads, perchance?)
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All I Keep Thinking Is “I Feel Ya”
Lolly 3 years ago
Felicity is nice but feelia is just setting the poor kid up for all kinds of grief
readingthequibbler 3 years ago
Yeah, my cousin and his girlfriend were gonna name there daughter Ophila until my mom pointed out ways others can twist it to give her grief. Luckily, they named her Iris
Load More Replies... Some black giirrrrllll 3 years ago
At least it wasn't spelt philia to rhyme with some dark concepts...
Jilltdcatlady 3 years ago
I was confused how dad had a thumb and a second smaller thumb growing out of it.
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Malachi
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
Letters schmetters… people get my name wrong all the time. It’s spelled “KWUGRH” but is pronounced “Tom” … people need to get woke, seriously.
Melissa Hill 3 years ago
Dude, this was literally my nickname in hs. It was a combination of Melissa and Nikki....WOW that's insane.
Karen Sandness 1 year ago
Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, usually pronounced "Malla-ky" (last syllable rhymes with "sky.")
Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago (edited)
It's a biblical name, pronounced Ma-la-key (I think...). And a very dated one. It makes me think of Malachy McCourt. Even he got his name by accident, though, thanks to a drunk father.
#68
Just Saw This On Tiktok.....and It's Pronounced As 'Drew'
Heather Murphy 3 years ago
Just name the baby Drew if it's pronounced that way. How hard is that. Unique spellings can work but you can't just hit the keyboard and say, "It's pronounced Dawn."
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
I've tried and my partner is looking at me like I'm having a stroke
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#69
I’m Not Sure How To Pronounce It But I Read It Like A Mash Up Of Delilah And Eliza
Dan Bexell 3 years ago
Why bother posting your kid's picture if you're gonna erase his face? It's kind of like posting a picture of the Grand Canyon that is completely blacked out. Pointless.
Djennie 3 years ago
It’s the people ripping the posts doing that as they should. It’s one thing to laugh at terrible names it’d be another if the actual kids face was there
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#70
Coreycy
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
Cora Wren sounds nice, just shorten whatever "coreycy" is to Cora and you'll be fine.
#71
This Is The Worst One I've Seen. Please Make It Sto
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
oh my god please tell me they're not named after the character on the TV show Chicago Fire
IDK_Something 3 years ago
Ok, I won't tell you they're named after the character on the TV show Chicago Fire.
Load More Replies... Karen Sandness 1 year ago
They're probably too young to have named the kid after the late CBS TV news anchorman (same era as Walter Cronkite) Eric Sevareid.
#72
Can't Decide Which Is Worse: The Second Name (Bixie-Mae) Or The Font
#73
Spotted At Mcds. Aaydn, Aaron, Aiden And Alassen
Wanted to add two things: Aaron and Aiden obviously are pretty standard. I loved the bookends of tradjic names.
Second being that there was a group of teenagers sitting nearby and I happened to hear one go “my names up there spelled right!! A-a-d-y-n. That’s a first!
As someone with an uncommon name I’ve seen sooo many spellings of it so I get the excitement, but can’t help but feel bad for the kid
#74
Bradleigh And Maddox
Serial pacifist 3 years ago
Name him Xerox, it rhymes great with Maddox and you seem to be on a roll here.
Karen Sandness 1 year ago
You gave your daughters boys' names. Why give your son a girls' name? Makes as much sense.
#75
My Boyfriend Has A Friend From High School Whom I’ve Never Met. His Daughter’s Name Is Epiphany. I Asked If When She Was Born Her Mom Said “I Had An Epiphany!”
Candy Cane 3 years ago
Compared to the rest of this list, I kinda think Epiphany isn't a bad name.
Elladine DesIsles 3 years ago
While I can't say I like it, this one doesn't really belong. Epifania and similar forms are traditional in a number of European languages, and Tiffany/Theophania, which has the same meaning ("manifestation of God") was originally used for babies born on the feast of the Epiphany. These are at least legitimate names with religious significance that have been in use for centuries, unlike most of the made-up/misspelled monstrosities on this list. I know a lovely woman in her 20s named Epiphany.
#76
Bretonie
Fish Fingers 3 years ago
Nothing to do with this name, but I have to stop scrolling this article. You can't even take the Mickey out of these as whatever joke you make, the next real one will be worse!
#77
Another ‘Yooneeq’ Way Of Spelling Siobhán, Except This Time, The Person Is Actually From Ireland
#78
Loxton Rigg
#79
Posting Anonymously Because I Don’t Want To Get Kicked Out Of The Group. Thankfully A Lot Of The Comments Have Been Telling Her To Spell It The Normal Way, Can Only Hope That She Listens
Deamhayness Doom 3 years ago
How about spelling a kid's name like 99% of the rest of the world, so your kid won't have to spell its freakin name for the rest of their lives, goddammit.
#80
Finally Found One In The Wild
Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
I think Anaria is lovely; it's simple and has a nice mouth-feel. "Ru", however, ehhhhhh.... that's going to haunt her.
#81
O’rayla
Jill Rhodry 3 years ago
Isn't this how babies are named until they're named: Baby Surname - so this baby's last name is O'Rayla and parents haven't named or released the name yet. Yes?
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
You'd think that's the case, but do not hold your breath
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Wow
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
The only name I'm totally cool with here is Egypt Rain. Why the f**k would they name their other daughter Russia?!
#83
Senna
Zoe Vokes 3 years ago
I knew a Sanne (a Danish girl) but it was pronounced Senna. It’s a nice sounding name. I didn’t know there was a laxative called that. That’s unfortunate.
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
yep, unfortunately it is. more often known as Senekot, i believe. xP
Load More Replies... DuchessDegu 3 years ago
There's a famous BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) driver called Senna Proctor
Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
Senna is the name of a plant. It's also a girl's name in certain Islamic countries.
#84
I Was Just Trying To Kill Time. I’m Not Sure What This Has To Do With Being Italian (Which I’m Not, But The Test Results Disagree)
#85
Oof
#86
Ound On Tiktok. Her 2 Year Old Is Named Ta’haunny…
#87
Y’all—
#88
Spotted In An Atla Group
Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
This is only acceptable in a twin scenario, but the other twin being “Comedeigh”
Family Osborne 3 years ago
ok dovelyn is kinda pretty, and downright SENSIBLE after the other neighmes on this list.
#89
Typo On A Celebrity Name Turns Into.... Googled It, No Hits Aside From Typos Of 'Kristene/Kristine' Hope I'm Not Upsetting Anyone Or Breaking Rules 🤷♀️ Just Found It Interesting
Stephanie Did It 3 years ago
There used to be a cold medicine called Dristan. It always sounded like a drippy nose to me.
#90
Clive And Axton
#91
Why
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago
TruRose is fine, but I think it should have a hyphen in between "Tru" and "Rose".
#92
Lochlainn
Baby Jenks 3 years ago
This is actually a correct, traditional spelling. So, make fun all you want, just know that you're making fun of the Irish. https://nameberry.com/babyname/lochlainn
Sonja 3 years ago
I think OP might have omitted the false spelling to protect the child. My guess is that's not how they really spelled it
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#93
Hey There
Jaaawn 3 years ago
'I'm so sorry about your mom and that she named you something s****y.'
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I Don't Think It's My Place To Tell Them They're Naming Their Kid After A Breakfast Sausag
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I must be old too. That's what I thought of first XD Plus the sausage brand is "JIMMY Dean".
Load More Replies... Dave Miller Jr. 3 years ago
Yeah, this is totally misplaced. I thought of the actor, not the sausage. And even still, Jimmy Dean makes a pretty good sausage.
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N Miller 3 years ago
So, I'm thinking of naming our little one either Blatant ChildAbuse (if it's a girl) or Obvious BullyTarget (if it's a boy). I wanted really unique names, but didn't want to go too far with the spelling - what do you guys think? 🤪
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago (edited)
Seriously. These names made my heiny quiver in horror. I was teased and bullied all through my childhood for a SLIGHTLY unusual name (Crystal). I can't imagine what some of these kids are going to go through.
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Ana Ferreira 3 years ago
Sometimes, I think the naming rules here in Portugal are too strict, but then someone goes and names her poor child Latrina...
Bryn 3 years ago
This is why I'm so for having the US either follow most of europe and have naming lists or having a naming committee
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Will Cable 3 years ago
WTF is wrong with these parent's. "These are our children Tarquin, Placenta and Tampon"
ShyWahine 3 years ago
Same here! ( and I used to work in pediatric medical records - saw the craziest/cringiest names given by parents who thought they were being extra creative ) 😬 😳 🙄 👎
Load More Replies... sugar-dusted-strawberries 3 years ago
you could do a keyboard smash and come up with better names tbh
Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
When I was around 10, I wrote a short story about mythical people who lived on a distant dragon-filled planet. I tried to make their names as weird as possible (Xaelya and Merydynaea were the main characters). Lo and behold, actual people are being named far worse things!
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 3 years ago
Seem to remember a TV show (on MTV)? Some lady named her little girl "Placenta" because it "sounded pretty". Also, the singer Nosmo King was named after a door sign in the hospital where he was born (no smoking)
Lu Scho 3 years ago
Imagine these poor children trying to apply for a serious job at some point on their lifes... or online dating??? they never had chance. In Germany you are forbidden from giving your children ridiculous names.
Old Roadie 3 years ago
Couple of idjits in US had their children removed from custody. Court papers showed history of domestic violence in home. Husband cannot read. Wife feared husband. Kids named Adolf Hitler, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation, and Honszlynn Himler Jeannie. Circa 2010, in newspapers across country.
Load More Replies... N Miller 3 years ago
So, I'm thinking of naming our little one either Blatant ChildAbuse (if it's a girl) or Obvious BullyTarget (if it's a boy). I wanted really unique names, but didn't want to go too far with the spelling - what do you guys think? 🤪
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago (edited)
Seriously. These names made my heiny quiver in horror. I was teased and bullied all through my childhood for a SLIGHTLY unusual name (Crystal). I can't imagine what some of these kids are going to go through.
Load More Replies... Ana Ferreira 3 years ago
Sometimes, I think the naming rules here in Portugal are too strict, but then someone goes and names her poor child Latrina...
Bryn 3 years ago
This is why I'm so for having the US either follow most of europe and have naming lists or having a naming committee
Load More Replies... Will Cable 3 years ago
WTF is wrong with these parent's. "These are our children Tarquin, Placenta and Tampon"
ShyWahine 3 years ago
Same here! ( and I used to work in pediatric medical records - saw the craziest/cringiest names given by parents who thought they were being extra creative ) 😬 😳 🙄 👎
Load More Replies... sugar-dusted-strawberries 3 years ago
you could do a keyboard smash and come up with better names tbh
Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
When I was around 10, I wrote a short story about mythical people who lived on a distant dragon-filled planet. I tried to make their names as weird as possible (Xaelya and Merydynaea were the main characters). Lo and behold, actual people are being named far worse things!
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 3 years ago
Seem to remember a TV show (on MTV)? Some lady named her little girl "Placenta" because it "sounded pretty". Also, the singer Nosmo King was named after a door sign in the hospital where he was born (no smoking)
Lu Scho 3 years ago
Imagine these poor children trying to apply for a serious job at some point on their lifes... or online dating??? they never had chance. In Germany you are forbidden from giving your children ridiculous names.
Old Roadie 3 years ago
Couple of idjits in US had their children removed from custody. Court papers showed history of domestic violence in home. Husband cannot read. Wife feared husband. Kids named Adolf Hitler, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation, and Honszlynn Himler Jeannie. Circa 2010, in newspapers across country.
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