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We don’t want to scare any future parents out there, but naming your child is a huge responsibility. People make immediate judgments about one another based on superficial things like their appearance, body language, tone, and—yes!—even their names. So if you have a ‘weird’ name, in some extreme cases, you might end up getting bullied or passed over for employment. But let’s be frank here: some names are far more bizarre than they need to be.

Some parents will go to extreme lengths for the sake of ‘originality,’ whether using mind-melting spellings or making up alien-sounding names that even Elon Musk would be proud of. And that’s a tragedy. Or, rather, a ‘tragedeigh,’ according to the ‘This name is a tragedeigh (Wild West Edition)’ Facebook group. We’ve collected some of the worst name offenders to ever grace the net, as shared by members of the group. Scroll down to check them out. (And don’t forget to call your parents and thank them for how awesome your name is, afterward.)

Kristina, one of the moderators helping run the entire group, answered Bored Panda's questions about what drives parents to give their kids 'tragedeigh' names. Read on for our full interview with her.

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    Someone Asked For Girl Baby Girl Name Suggestions…these Aren’t Even The Worst In The Thread

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    kissmychakram
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Barlow is taking the p**s, I think.

    David Martin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Barlow is the hero we need, but not the one we deserve

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    Anne Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delana is saying nice names. My mother was Lillian.

    Floaty Potato
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Audrey and my friends really like it

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    Bobert Robertson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John's clearly trolling, though I suspect some of those moms might use these

    M.Kay (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna take his advice and go with Velveeta for my first child 👌🤣🤣🤣

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    Mike Y
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Velveeta is very pedestrian. Brie is more upmarket.

    Edward Finger Hands
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The majority of the names suggested (save for John’s obvi) are pretty normal

    Id row
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget little Bratleigh and Snottlyn. If you're going to give them a dumb name, do it right. Gotta keep those psychiatrists in business down the road.

    BLONDTROBL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the Spanish pronunciation with the LL as a Y, or just L? Asking for a friend.

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    Robert T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alethia is going to give the child a lisp!

    Colin Matthews
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i sincerely hope McBraxton has the last name Hicks

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh John thank you so much. I have now decided to name my future child Tortilla Ricotta-Tortuga. 🤣

    rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These aren't bad, except for John Barlow.

    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Velveeta 😂 I know it’s a joke but I’m surprised we haven’t seen a baby Velveeta yet

    Sharyn Rogers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry to see that these parents hate their kids putting a permanent "bully me" label on them. There's enough bullying as it is without parents providing the bullies the tools. Parents think it's cute. Ask your kids in ten years if they think their name is "cute". No, I don't have children but I've spent my whole life having to spell my name. Your children will never find a mug or a keychain or any commercially made item with their name on it.

    O-O
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isn't nebula that robot frm marvel, gamora's sister

    Philly Bobcat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Propecia & her sister Echinacea...

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone hurry up and tie Delana Magaha’s tubes ASAP, or sooner! She should not be allowed to torture little girls like that! When you’re done, twist John Barlow’s doohickey off!

    Emeraldeyed
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with Autumn?!

    Xray0976
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be Ptoughniegh, not Tony....lol

    Laura Zaini
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mozzarella is my favorite name, if you need some more suggestions

    Isolde Leeuwen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you were named after my favorite food Tortilla Ricotta Cherry NumNum

    Noltha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortilla Ricotta, perfect...

    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ricotta is too cheesy a name for me.

    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest I’ve always liked the names Cassidy and addie

    Jeweled Dragon (She/They)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these are perfectly fine names. I quite like most of Delana's suggestions

    Wilfredo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are a funny man, Mr Barlow

    Natalia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bloody love Autumn, I nearly named my dog that!

    Jude Laskowski
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand the androgynous names people give their girls, or the ones that looks like someone just drew letters from a Scrabble game.

    KieLeaHar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All those names John Barlow said, and at the end is Tony.. 😂

    Pineapple
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is no one gonna talk about how they want to name a child after an attack chopper

    Dennis Adrian Middendorp
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy names and f***ed up parents. Best one I've heard of is La - trine ! LOL

    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christine and John are the only ones suggesting bad names here.

    foryouwhynot IB
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn’t they just suggest girly mcgirlyface and be done with it?

    Buttered Toast
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortuga is a beautiful name. Captain Jack would be proud.

    Charles Bergell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next someone it's going to recommend 'Cheesy Gordita'.

    Charles Bergell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you imagine your name being Velveeta??! Who in their right mind would ever even think of this as a name? This has to be a joke, right?

    Renee Sprague
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Names reminicent of the movie "Idiocracy". That is downright scary. I fear for the future...

    Renee Sprague
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The movie Idiocracy was right all along... scary!

    Heather Wolmarans
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does Delana _know_ who Lilith was??

    Claire Armstrong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I strongly suspect that this John Barlow character is ripping the hole out of them lol!

    Minh Lê
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Barlow is just shooting the s**t, and about 2/3 of Delana's names are... usable. Lowkey tho I'd love to date a girl named Tony.

    drew p
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charlene, Jolene, Listerine, Antihistamine

    M Calad
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortuga (Turtle) ????O Octogona (8 sides)? Tortilla/Ricotta (food)??? Somehow it feels like they are picking random words with catchy sounds...

    Sumiya Simi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of them seem pretty tame, even normal.

    Laura S.
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saltina, Florride, Gonnoria, Klymedia,

    Simly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like Delana's names, they're actually real names and not just made up or weirdly spelled unlike a lot of the unique name moms. Distinct without being ridiculous

    Sue Knerl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's it!! her name shall be Tortilla!

    Jennifer .S
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking these were mostly fine until I hit the last one

    SlothyK8
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother had a doll she named "Diarrhea" as a child. So thankful she didn't name ME that (although reality wasn't that far removed and I had my name legally changed as an adult).

    The Deez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that John Barlow is my new hero! LOL!

    Adalmina
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the f*ck was i not named tortilla???

    matt hoop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thumbs up if you tried to upvote the picture of an upvote lol

    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kairi is nice, for reason close to me XD

    TailsFangirl03
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody: John Barlow: NAME YOUR CHILDREN AFTER SHAPES, TURTLES, CHEESE, FAKE MAC AND CHEESE BECAUSE THAT'S FUN AND QUIRKY AMIRIGHT

    Itz-Nova
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortilla??? Excuse me huh?

    Sue from England
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend worked in a hospital and was assigned to maternity. A very young girl was there giving birth with her 'entourage' around her for support. When the child was born they asked her what she was going to call it. She said (with a big serious and proud smile) " I'm a gonna name it Tiger" (blank looks) " You know, like the tennis player!" Everyone proceeds to nod their head and clap at that unique but famous name!! Same hospital different time, girl named her baby La-sha. When asked how to say it she said "Ladasha" The dash be silent when you spell it! Yep.

    RJ
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAX POWER! Gender neutral name.

    Fearhunter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chlamydia, area, pizzeria, opera, rosette, crustacea And in memory of the Seinfeld sitcom: soda

    M.Kay (He/They)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Everybody, say hi to our new student, Velveeta!" 😭😭😭 I WOULD START WHEEEZING!!! LIKE I'M SORRY BUT WHAT IS THAT LAST COMMENT????

    Andrea
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a girl named Velveeta 👀

    Esme Love and Squalor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope John Barlow is taking the p**s. Velveeta?! Tortuga?! So hard to tell these days tho

    Rohan Naik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this post, apart from the last person all of these are reasonable. But we just have to attack people for the crazy names they come up with, rather than having a nuanced conversation about names what they convey, what the purpose of a name is, how different names should be, and may even more importantly whether parents should even choose names or whether the names should be considered conditional until the child is able to make that decision. But no let's just keep making fun of people and repress that maybe we are the Karen, who pretends to hate really out-there names as an excuse cos they actually dislike any name that is slightly different.

    Chyd Chuda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ricotta is my favorite from now on

    Dina Anastasakos
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    l actually like Alethia. It mean truth in Greek.

    Karoliina T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arabella is actually a very common name in Estonia😭

    Isabella Minter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    callista is one of my friends names but she goes by callie. i think it's pretty

    BeardedVulture
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me you’re a white privileged American, without telling me you’re a white privileged American….

    Smiley MG
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Barlow is definitely there for the jokes... He definitely isnt suggesting these abominations, just showing sarcasm.... Definitely.....

    Timbob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John, how about Parmesan or Cheddar ?

    Karl Baxter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m betting that America holds the record for the craziest names

    crazydogmama
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of like Nebula, she's a badass that turned it around and started working with the Avengers.

    Cath Homer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    McBraxton is my best unfavourite. It's hilarious 😂

    Giddurnitclive
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing my deadname on this list was devastating, but proved I've made the right choice in getting rid of it

    Scp_049
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That last dude better be joking. He told them to name their kid after an octagon and a tortilla.

    David
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Octogona - Doc Ock's rebellious teen daughter.

    Daniel Heys
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tortilla Valveeta and Ricotta got me rolling

    Erika
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most normal of the bunch is Tony.

    Mia Black
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stimme of them sounds like recipes

    Rachel Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm impressed, some of these are real names :O But John is being funny.

    starsailor (they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone except Christine has some nice suggestions

    DaisyGirl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair Alaya and Autumn are normal. As are Lillian, Audrey and Arabella.

    Suzy Creamcheese
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least I see some actual names here.

    Loverboy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jack Harlow's long lost brother really needs to rethink his choices.

    James016
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ricotta is a bit to cheesy to be a name

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    Moderator Kristina was kind enough to share her thoughts on 'tragedeigh' names and why some parents opt for them. She also shed some light as to why social media groups about such names are such a popular niche online.

    "I think the trend we've been seeing for crazy, bizarre names comes from people wanting their child to stand out. To be special," she shared with Bored Panda.

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    "I can't even tell you how many friends I had named Ashley or Justin growing up. And every girl either had Nicole or Marie or Anne as a middle name. Having such cookie-cutter names in our childhood sparks something in the new moms of today to give this new generation a sense of individuality," Kristina said. "Unfortunately, that manifests in the form of one tragedeigh name after another."

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    To Quote My Partner: “Is That Her Name Because Everyone Gets A Ride?”

    To Quote My Partner: “Is That Her Name Because Everyone Gets A Ride?”

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    B Hobbit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A common Greek name is Calliope and Carousell is an equally pretty name (unique spelling notwithstanding). What is wrong here is the old school s**t shaming. It is wrong to imply she has many lovers, and it is wrong to say that having many lovers is unacceptable for a woman when it is celebrated for men.

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    Kynzley Is Bad But... Pystol

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    "A tragedeigh name isn't just a name that people dislike. It's a name that's been fabricated to be extremely unique or different," she explained.

    "I might not personally care for the name Monica for example, but that doesn't make it a tragedeigh. Mawnyka would be a tragedeigh. Also, cultural names don't qualify either. You can't just take an Irish or Hebrew name and say it's a tragedeigh just because it looks strange in your language," Kristina detailed what does and doesn't constitute a 'tragedeigh.'

    "Google is free and easy, and for some reason, people never seem to check before they submit a name for approval," she urged all current and future members of the Facebook group to do a bit of background research into names.

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    Names

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    Adam Chang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just spell it Serenity and Dallas? "huh , my name i mjijkje...with sillent Js"

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    #9

    Mums Groups Are Absolutely Wild

    Mums Groups Are Absolutely Wild

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    Mike Y
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arsylum could be a porn star's name.

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    In the moderator's opinion, why groups like the one she moderates are so popular on social media depends on a few things.

    "Some people might just want to laugh at ridiculous content. Some people might want to validate the questionable choices they made while naming their kids. Some people might just want to say, 'Hey I may have XYZ going on in my life, but at least my name isn't Jeeplyn or Mackynleigh or Wrennix,'" she quipped.

    "With a group this size, there's always going to be more than one reason for people being here."

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    Hannahniah

    Hannahniah

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    Stardust she/her
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of sounds like someone is lagging while laughing when you read it for the first time

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    Had This Customer Come In Today

    Had This Customer Come In Today

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    Liz Clarke
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's supposed to be pronounced Gypsy! 🤣

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    They Said Moms Name Is Elvia

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    The ‘This name is a tragedeigh’ Facebook group calls itself the ‘Wild West of Ridikulus names,’ and specifically misspells the words. It’s a clever meta-commentary on just how oddly some people’s names are spelled. Though remember that all of these posts made on the Facebook group are just opinions—if you love your name, good on you. Also, keep in mind, all of this gentle mockery of ‘bad’ names doesn’t apply to names from other cultures.

    It’s one thing to move to another country and see people have difficulty pronouncing your name: it takes a lot of effort and energy to make sure everyone is respectful of your heritage. It’s an entirely different thing if your parents are locals who want to impress their family, friends, and complete strangers with their ‘brilliant’ naming ideas and end up confusing everyone in the process.

    The Facebook group encourages people to be respectful of each other and avoid getting heated over each others’ opinions. The moderator and admin team explains what a tragedy, aka a ‘tragedeigh,’ actually is.

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    For instance, the name ‘Denyss’ (with two s’s) would fit the bill “because it’s spelled stupid.” Meanwhile, someone naming their child Anakin is also up for some criticism because someone clearly loves Star Wars and is pushing their hobbies on their kids.

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    Found In The Wild

    Found In The Wild

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    #14

    Lots To Unpack Here, But…

    Lots To Unpack Here, But…

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank God I'm a tattooed bartender over 30

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    #15

    Just Saw This Posted For The Place Where I Live. Some Of These Names Are Wild!

    Just Saw This Posted For The Place Where I Live. Some Of These Names Are Wild!

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    Meanwhile, some other popular ‘tragedeighs’ include names that aren’t real names, like Tractor. What’s more, made-up names that sound real, like Mayleigh or Bryleigh, are also fair targets for some gentle mockery.

    However, some names that are not ‘tragedeighs’ include Schuyler (a common foreign spelling of the name ‘Skyler’), Wilson (a last name in place of a first name), Raleigh (which is the name of a city), Aoife (an Irish name). Just because a name doesn’t look English, is overly common, or foreign, doesn’t make it worthy of posting on the group.

    In the rush to help their kids stand out from the crowd, some status-seeking parents completely forget that their children will have to live with the names they’re given. Well, until they come of age and can legally change them to something cool or (dare we say it?) slightly more ‘normal.’

    There’s no excuse for bullying. However, kids can and do tease each other over various things, from someone’s weight to whether someone’s wearing glasses. And, yes, if you do have an unusual name, you’re increasing the chances that they’ll get teased for it in the playground.

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    Found In The Wild

    Found In The Wild

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    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How's about Mayhem or Dustbyn or Dumpstyr or Sheightshow....

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    #17

    Found In The Comments Of An Article About Gen Alpha Names

    Found In The Comments Of An Article About Gen Alpha Names

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    Loverboy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one that thought of xylophone when they saw this?

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    #18

    Jimbobtom... Yikes

    Jimbobtom... Yikes

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    Strangely spelled names are setting someone up for being teased, whether by their fellow students or even the teachers themselves. Why make your kid’s school life harder from the get-go when there are plenty of conventionally wonderful, meaningful, and beautiful names out there to choose from?

    There’s only so much you can get away with if you’re not a celebrity or your child already has a strong sense of pride and identity, and knows how to stand up to bullies.

    Maybe ‘Ashleigh’ is proud of her name and how it sounds, but wants to be called ‘Ashley,’ like all the other girls. And maybe ‘Banjo Henry’ would rather go by ‘Henry’ than introduce himself as a gosh darn musical instrument for the rest of his life.

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    After all, he might not be aiming for a musical career down the line… and even if he was, how do you imagine people would react when they hear that the best violin/piano/saxophone player in the world is named ‘Banjo’? In the interim, he’d have to deal with lots of teasing that probably involves jokes about the US South and the ‘Banjo-Kazooie’ video game series.

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    Baby Banjo

    Baby Banjo

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Mathilda. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Paterson

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    Found This Gem At Work Today

    Found This Gem At Work Today

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    Before you decide on a name, remember that it takes two people to decide. Don’t forget to run your ideas by your partner before you commit to a single name 100%. Even a great name might have some extremely negative connotations for either partner (e.g. if someone named X bullied them in the playground for years). Meanwhile, they might want to honor a beloved family member and name them Y.

    #22

    He Was Saying It Was For “Dewey” The Whole Tiktok, But I Was Not Ready When He Actually Spelled It Out

    He Was Saying It Was For “Dewey” The Whole Tiktok, But I Was Not Ready When He Actually Spelled It Out

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    #23

    For The Love Of God (Also Featuring The Most Sad Beige Nursery Ever)

    For The Love Of God (Also Featuring The Most Sad Beige Nursery Ever)

    Tori Williams Report

    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to be confused with his brother, Wetman Jacob.

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    #24

    The "Show Your Child And Then What You Named Them After" Trend On Tiktok. They Are Ryan Upchurch Fans... So Creeklee?

    The "Show Your Child And Then What You Named Them After" Trend On Tiktok. They Are Ryan Upchurch Fans... So Creeklee?

    Madison Terry Report

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    At the time of writing, the ‘This name is a tragedeigh’ Facebook group boasted 18.6k dedicated members. The moderators and admins running the show put in a lot of effort to maintain a high level of quality. If they didn't, you might see the same pics get posted over and over again. Or the comments might devolve into bitter feuds.

    #25

    Rawrr

    Rawrr

    Liadh Ní Meanma Report

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    #26

    This Is Fresh, Newly Mastered!

    This Is Fresh, Newly Mastered!

    Billie DeFoe Report

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope, he's not blue. And doesn't attract bats

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    #27

    A Customer That I Had. It Was Pronounced Like Ariel

    A Customer That I Had. It Was Pronounced Like Ariel

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    For instance, the mods shame those members who “do something dumb.” Someone can end up on the Wall of Shame for submitting a name that’s already been posted countless times or for posting a name before Googling it and doing some background research about it. Remember, cultural names aren’t ‘tragedeighs.’

    #28

    The Lady Who Was Helping Me At The Bank Today Said Her Name Was "China" But Her Water Bottle Says This. Wouldn't Consider Either Name A Tragedeigh But Pronouncing Cheyenne "China" Is

    The Lady Who Was Helping Me At The Bank Today Said Her Name Was "China" But Her Water Bottle Says This. Wouldn't Consider Either Name A Tragedeigh But Pronouncing Cheyenne "China" Is

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    Erika
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheyenne is a fine name on its own but isn’t pronounced like “china”

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    #29

    Three For The Price Of One Vomit Session

    Three For The Price Of One Vomit Session

    Christopher Sexton Report

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    #30

    It Sounds Like A Fabric Store Or A Type Of Lace

    It Sounds Like A Fabric Store Or A Type Of Lace

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    Let us know in the comments which of these names made you wince and cringe the hardest, Pandas. Which ones would you call the biggest ‘tragedeighs’?

    Super weird names are a very popular niche on social media. If you’d like to facepalm a bit more over bizarre names, check out Bored Panda’s previous features right here and here, as well as here and here.

    #31

    Elon Musk And Grimes C H R I S T

    Elon Musk And Grimes C H R I S T

    Helena DeLuca Report

    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. So his name looks like a footnote.

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    #32

    Sometimes I Hate My Job

    Sometimes I Hate My Job

    Lisa Marie Report

    #33

    Found On An Au Pair Page

    Found On An Au Pair Page

    Shay Bastiani Report

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    #34

    Why?

    Why?

    Tatia Heleski Report

    #35

    Names

    Names

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    Ranger Kanootsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Stormie Nicole" hm... yeah, that's a bit over the top.

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    #36

    Baby Names

    Baby Names

    Morgan Nachtigall Report

    Got Myself 4 Pandas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is called Olivia - my eyes hurt seeing it butchered like that

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    #37

    It’s Hndrxx

    It’s Hndrxx

    Megan Saint Report

    ACE PIRATES 4 THE WIN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine this kid in elementary school learning every word must have at least one vowel 🤦

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    #38

    Two Tragedeighs In One Post

    Two Tragedeighs In One Post

    Angela Didtrek Report

    #39

    Some Random Photographers Pictures Came Up On My Timeline As A “Suggested Post” And They Were First Birthday Pictures For A Kid Named Kreek

    Some Random Photographers Pictures Came Up On My Timeline As A “Suggested Post” And They Were First Birthday Pictures For A Kid Named Kreek

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, given the expression, "up sh*t creek without a paddle", the kid's nickname at school is now sorted

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    #40

    Correct Me If I’m Wrong, And I Often Am…. But The First Two Names Suck Börls

    Correct Me If I’m Wrong, And I Often Am…. But The First Two Names Suck Börls

    Karley Perkins Report

    #41

    Happy Birthday ~dilloyn~ He Pronounced It Dylan The Entire Video So I Was Shocked When He Wrote It Out At The End

    Happy Birthday ~dilloyn~ He Pronounced It Dylan The Entire Video So I Was Shocked When He Wrote It Out At The End

    Henry Gles Report

    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putting aside the terrible name, that cake looks fire

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    #42

    See In The Safety Section Of Where I Work

    See In The Safety Section Of Where I Work

    Tim Peterson Report

    #43

    Found In The Wild. I’m Thinking The First Name Is Shania

    Found In The Wild. I’m Thinking The First Name Is Shania

    Debbe Smith Hartwell Report

    #44

    I'm Sorry I Just Can't Get On Board With This One

    I'm Sorry I Just Can't Get On Board With This One

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    #45

    My First Contribution To This Group!

    My First Contribution To This Group!

    Kayla Toth Report

    waddles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to be fair i would also look mean if i had a name like that

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    #46

    "Pick A Terrible Name Then Add A Y To Make It Unique" Said No One Ever

    "Pick A Terrible Name Then Add A Y To Make It Unique" Said No One Ever

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knox is a bit too normal (surnames as first names are quite common). How about Gnoccs instead?

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    #47

    Found In Another Group... Who Names Their Child "Royalty"

    Found In Another Group... Who Names Their Child "Royalty"

    Silary Sagamus Continuadi Report

    #48

    Wut?

    Wut?

    Krissy Clark MacNeill Report

    #49

    I Live In A Pretty Rural Area And At First I Thought This Was A Girl And I Know Ppl Are Gonna Call Allie Kaeh Emphasis.trajickk Imo

    I Live In A Pretty Rural Area And At First I Thought This Was A Girl And I Know Ppl Are Gonna Call Allie Kaeh Emphasis.trajickk Imo

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    #50

    Havilyn James

    Havilyn James

    Megan Coffey Report

    #51

    From An Ig Page

    From An Ig Page

    Bahram Rabii Report

    #52

    Also Has A Tattoo That Says “Gamber”

    Also Has A Tattoo That Says “Gamber”

    Kayleigh Rose Report

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not go with "Postpartum" as the name? No worse than any of the other monstrosities on here

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    #53

    Treileigh Rose

    Treileigh Rose

    Samantha Minter Report

    waddles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if she’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen then WHY DID YOU CURSE HER WITH SUCH A NAME

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    #55

    This Kid Is Going To Hate His Parents

    This Kid Is Going To Hate His Parents

    Dennis Walker Jr. Report

    DrBronxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HAHA! LOOK, WE MADE OUR CHILD'S NAME A JOKE. HE'S NAMED AFTER A CHARACTER FROM A DIVISIVE SERIES OF FILMS THAT WE HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER HE'LL LIKE OR NOT. HE'LL GET PICKED ON FOR IT, AND JUST TO MAKE DOUBLY SURE OF THAT, WE DECIDED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE NO MIDDLE NAME TO FALL BACK ON! ISN'T THAT AMAZING? WHAT? YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE REFERENCE? WELL...that's weird. You're the weird one.

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    #56

    Oof A Former Classmate Of Mine Is Having A Baby And This Is…..well It Speaks For Itself

    Oof A Former Classmate Of Mine Is Having A Baby And This Is…..well It Speaks For Itself

    Tia Vance Report

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s an ultrasound right? I don’t mean to offend but it looks like there’s a blobfish in the picture

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    #57

    Angelica

    Angelica

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    Cara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to call patients in at work. I google how to pronounce their names if they’re not familiar to me eg if a standard name in a different country but not here. I’m going to have to start working out how the heck to pronounce all these soon…. Wonder if I can change jobs??

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    #58

    Spotted In The Wild

    Spotted In The Wild

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    #59

    Def A Tragedeigh

    Def A Tragedeigh

    Amelia Miller Report

    #60

    Thought Yall Would Love This One

    Thought Yall Would Love This One

    Chrissy Hall Report

    #61

    Seen In Another Tragedeigh Group

    Seen In Another Tragedeigh Group

    Brandee Holmes Report

    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like a Latin quote someone would tattoo on themselves

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    #62

    Breaker Breaker One Nine

    Breaker Breaker One Nine

    Emily Prichard Report

    Margaret H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be better if the surname was Leg and they were a performer.

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    #63

    Found On Tiktok

    Found On Tiktok

    Morgan Nachtigall Report

    #65

    An Ad For Personalized Easter Eggs That Showed Up On My Twitter Timeline

    An Ad For Personalized Easter Eggs That Showed Up On My Twitter Timeline

    Mary McMahon Report

    Dani M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easton, Southton, Westton, Northon and their cousins Karsyn, Trainsyn, Planesyn

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    #66

    Rowdyn

    Rowdyn

    Elise Harrell Report

    V33333P
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who thinks personalised pillows and s**t like this are way way way too American and weird?

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    #67

    What A Name

    What A Name

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    Dani M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    uff.... but i do want to try the frosting...

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    #68

    Found At My Nail Salon

    Found At My Nail Salon

    Emily Weaver Report

    3 Owls In A Coat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.

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    #69

    Haisleigh… Oof

    Haisleigh… Oof

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    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's good because she will face much bullying.

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    #70

    Ouch

    Ouch

    Stephany Blahey Report

    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the name of a vegetable porn site.

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    #71

    Bloom-Haisley Is A Hyphenated First Name Although I Was Hoping It Was A Mistake Until I Saw The Personalised Clothes And Blankets

    Bloom-Haisley Is A Hyphenated First Name Although I Was Hoping It Was A Mistake Until I Saw The Personalised Clothes And Blankets

    Shan Gallagher Report

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are the people who give their kids stupid names always the ones who have it printed on everything?

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    #72

    Found In Comment Section Of A Random Fb Reel About Crazy Baby Names🤣🫠🤢.these Names Are Atrocious. Colton Is A Normal Name, So Is The Exception. The Other Poor Children Though

    Found In Comment Section Of A Random Fb Reel About Crazy Baby Names🤣🫠🤢.these Names Are Atrocious. Colton Is A Normal Name, So Is The Exception. The Other Poor Children Though

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    #73

    Aizkyn

    Aizkyn

    Grace Strickland Report

    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be Southern. "Aizkyn to y'all."

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    #74

    And That’s Why Giving Birth At 18 Is Not For Everyone. Avy… Avynleigh

    And That’s Why Giving Birth At 18 Is Not For Everyone. Avy… Avynleigh

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    #75

    My Sons Valentines List This Year, I’d Say It’s Pretty Tame Compared To Some I’ve Been Seeing Mine Is Maverick

    My Sons Valentines List This Year, I’d Say It’s Pretty Tame Compared To Some I’ve Been Seeing Mine Is Maverick

    Kayla Nichole Report

    #76

    Valentine’s Day List From My Daughters Class. Mine Is Bellamy

    Valentine’s Day List From My Daughters Class. Mine Is Bellamy

    Austin Ritenour Report

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those poor girls called "Abigail" and "Charlotte", they must get so much ribbing, not being spelled "Abygayl" and "Sharlot"

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    #77

    Pennyton

    Pennyton

    Rachel Moon Report

    Mike Y
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Full name: Pennyton Quarterpound Dollarounce

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    #78

    An Old Friend From High School Had Her First Child (Boy) Last Week & Finally Posted His Photos & Name Last Name. I Absolutely Love This Friend, But Nashdyn⁉️ Babe, Really?!?!

    An Old Friend From High School Had Her First Child (Boy) Last Week & Finally Posted His Photos & Name Last Name. I Absolutely Love This Friend, But Nashdyn⁉️ Babe, Really?!?!

    Jadyn Avery Report

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about we remove "Y" from the alphabet to stop all this nonsense?

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    #79

    Axl Blaise... Not To Say Any Spelling In Particular Is Masculine Or Feminine But That Just Looks Like A Girly Way To Spell Blaze. The Whole Names Awful Anyways But ... Blaze. An Xl Blaze. Lol

    Axl Blaise... Not To Say Any Spelling In Particular Is Masculine Or Feminine But That Just Looks Like A Girly Way To Spell Blaze. The Whole Names Awful Anyways But ... Blaze. An Xl Blaze. Lol

    Madina Rose Report

    Show thyself
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK...this one I don't understand. - Blaise is a classic name - an androgyn one as it is, but mostly used for boys/men. And Axl - it might not be everyones favourite, but at least you can pronounce it without help.

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    #80

    Man

    Man

    Anna Lakey Report

    Agfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing tragic here, her daughters have traditional Nigerian names meaning God's blessings or wealth & God's goodness or gift, respectively.

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