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Parenthood is very rewarding and quite adventurous. Your life gets turned upside down, and you're doing things you never thought you would: early mornings, late nights, constant stress and pressure, yet a tiny smile from your little human is quick to fix any of your worries. 

You spend a few exciting months preparing for your baby's arrival, figuring out all the whys and hows. Probably constantly thinking about how you could make your child's life extra special and satisfying. One of the scariest and most vital decisions for new parents or parents-to-be is choosing your offspring's name. Some folks stick to fairly common ones – others take this assignment far too seriously. 

"Poke fun at awful names and naming culture. No name is safe" – an online community with over 41K members that dedicates itself to "unique" names continues to entertain its members with odd examples, and BP collected a few of the best ones. 

More info: Reddit 

#1

A Funny Break From Our Regularly Scheduled Ridiculousness

A Funny Break From Our Regularly Scheduled Ridiculousness

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

Sharing a sense of humour is a great thing, even if the one you're sharing it with is yourself

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Everyone has names, all 7.9 billion of us – and they all mean different things to people, even if it's something common. It's exciting to think that, at one point, our folks decided to sit together and go through all the possible options that they found appealing, before settling on the one that they thought would fit our story.

it's understandable that each parent wants the absolute best for their child. You want them to have a fulfilling life, filled with amazing memories and great success. Incidentally, some might think that the name will mysteriously affect their offspring's future, so they make it their top priority to come up with something meaningful and maybe even unusual.

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    This Person Is Doing The Lord's Work.

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    Every generation had a certain set of names that was quite popular and up until a decade ago, it wasn't uncommon to encounter a few peers with the same one as yours. Whether it was a playground, a school or your workplace – there were always a few Davids and Sarahs around.

    Who knows, maybe back then folks weren't bothered by the popularity of their baby's name and the only thing that mattered to them was that it wouldn't get their offspring in trouble with their mates. Mockery and bullying could seriously mess with a young person's mind, and who wants their child to go through all this trouble?

    #3

    Don't Mess With Moonpie!

    Don't Mess With Moonpie!

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my my! Here Kayl- Oh I mean Kaela, have some ointment for that....burn

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    #4

    Cinnamons! Serious

    Cinnamons! Serious

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😭Cinnamon with an s is obviously cinnamons

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    Sadly, kids don't have any filter. Little ones will say everything that comes to their minds and they won't think twice about it. This type of behavior could be blamed on multiple things: a lack of discipline, a simple thought outburst that often happens at their age – whatever it might be, chances are your child will still get bullied. As we all know, looks play a crucial role when it comes to bullying since commenting on someone's appearance is considered to be a norm even when you hit 40, but having a wacky name also messes with the way your peers perceive you.

    #5

    Thought Y’all Would Appreciate This

    Thought Y’all Would Appreciate This

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could be called Jo3hn. The three being silent.

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    #6

    She Gets It

    She Gets It

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    Having an odd name could lead to some unpleasant issues, for instance, offensive nicknames. And when a problem of a similar character occurs, it's extremely hard to get folks to view you as you, and not as the nickname you've been given. When you're young, you don't have the time to think about how uniqueness will conquer the world someday, all you care about is fitting in, and preferably with the popular folks.

    #7

    Finally, An Explanation For Weird Names That I Can Support

    Finally, An Explanation For Weird Names That I Can Support

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    #8

    I Posted A Fake Name On Instagram As A Joke And None Of My Friends Have Expressed Concern

    I Posted A Fake Name On Instagram As A Joke And None Of My Friends Have Expressed Concern

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    #9

    Any Hardcore Petnames?

    Any Hardcore Petnames?

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    Kate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, my cat's name is Eddie, short for Eddie Izzard. He's a tuxedo cat, and has a white garter on his right leg.

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    Though, this decade is all about celebrating the individuality of each person, and maybe this is exactly the reason why we've been stumbling upon so many over-complicated names. People are eager to be unique and special, they want to differ from others and to be their own special person. Back in the days, it was rewarding to name your child after a grandparent or a significant person in your life, but nowadays it's all about individual identity. Fitting in is not "cool" anymore, which is amazing and very freeing – however, some people take this celebration of individuality the wrong way.

    #10

    Maybe Her Momma Was Hungry?

    Maybe Her Momma Was Hungry?

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    -see you in the stars
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “10/10 great customer service would name again.”

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    #11

    Krissmiss Dae

    Krissmiss Dae

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    #12

    Latrina

    Latrina

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    Luna Rue
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prince John : Such an unusual name, "Latrine." How did your family come by it? Latrine : We changed it in the 9th century. Prince John : You mean you changed it TO "Latrine"? Latrine : Yeah. Used to be "Sh*thouse." Prince John : It's a good change. That's a good change!

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    By all means, naming your child something different is wonderful and empowering, but why would somebody want to call their baby that will eventually become a 50-year-old office worker Midnight or Calliope? It seems that in today's world, a name is more than what your friends or your teachers call you – it's an aesthetic that your parents made up in their minds, a social media handle, if you will.

    #13

    Oh Dear...

    Oh Dear...

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    Mouse Man
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was a teacher. First day of class, she asked everyone what they wanted to be called. That was it the whole year.

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    #14

    Self-Awareness Found On Tinder

    Self-Awareness Found On Tinder

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    #15

    Til There’s A Technical Term For Your Child’s Name Manifesting Their Personality

    Til There’s A Technical Term For Your Child’s Name Manifesting Their Personality

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    NsG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nominative determinism (just to expand on this a little for those who don't already know) is where Flora Baker gets a job making cakes or goes into botany (kinda a twofer), Milly Owche becomes a dentist, or DJ Turner has a career in music, etc.

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    #16

    Don't Cassume Someone's Name Meme

    Don't Cassume Someone's Name Meme

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

    You heard the one about the lady who called herself Tess, who upon marrying a Mr Tickle, suddenly decided that she wanted to be known as Theresa. Can't think why. ;-)

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    #17

    You Never Know A Person...

    You Never Know A Person...

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

    You either hate her or you have to resist the urge to say, "EuripiDES NU-"

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    #18

    Roe-Why?

    Roe-Why?

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    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to create a baby name. Take a normal name. Force 5 vowels into it. And a Y. Bonus points if you can jam an X in there.

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    #19

    In Honor Of Mean Girls Day

    In Honor Of Mean Girls Day

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    June’s Very Own
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg if you want weird baby names, search up nick cannons kids. “Powerful queen cannon” being the worst one

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    #20

    Unique-Baby-Names

    Unique-Baby-Names

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    #21

    Heros Live Amongst Us

    Heros Live Amongst Us

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

    Guess what her nickname would be. Namers should always think about nicknames and what the initials spell. I went out with a guy whose initials were F. U. K. A woman in my office was named Ana Lyses. Worse, some applications used our first name and last initial, so she'd appear on the form as A**L.

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    #22

    Found On Another Sub. Poor Thing

    Found On Another Sub. Poor Thing

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    #23

    Your Name Might Be Bad, But It Will Never Be This Bad.

    Your Name Might Be Bad, But It Will Never Be This Bad.

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    Luther von Wolfen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Festus Orestes Butt crosses the line from bad to AWESOME.

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    #24

    As Long As I Live, There Will Never Be A Worse Name Than This One.

    As Long As I Live, There Will Never Be A Worse Name Than This One.

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

    They just named an alien race Captain Kirk would face.

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    #25

    This Is A New One..

    This Is A New One..

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    GetKrilled
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s short for Rhippleygh

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just laughed so hard at this that I aspirated my soda. XD

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    Joseph Kastorff
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone is fan of Yellowstone and Cole Hauser's character lol

    UpQuarkDownQuark
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    R.I.P., sensible naming conventions.

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mom named him that because of what happened to her perineum during birth :3

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    Nadya Raymond
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there's Rip Torn a producer and Yahoo Series an actor

    Marshall Leonardo Matthers III
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean RIP for "Rest in peace"? Seen that been used for dead people

    Sandra DeRosia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was an actor who played in Empire Records named Rip Torn and I thought his name was cool

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

    Mom had a fourth degree tear during delivery and named him before she could control those passive aggressive urges.

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

    Hello I’m Traffyk Koane and this is my brother Wocksyne

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

    Remember that actor who was named Rip Torn?

    Red
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rip is new? Well, I guess that means Rip Torn never hit the levels of fame i thought he had. Poor guy.

    Amy Jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely you all remember the actor Rip Torn.

    Adrian Rosato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kid is gonna wear sunglasses everywhere and their parents are gonna be on the dean's speed dial.

    Ariel Ivri
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just started laughing in my living room This is genuisly stupid.

    AzKhaleesi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yellowstone fan! I'm ok with this one.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediately thought of poor Rip's headstone.

    Martha B. Higgins
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Short for Ripley, I had a high school friend named, Rip. He's a terrific guy.

    Kim Lorton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rip Torn, a few celebrities were named Rip. Rip van Winkle! Not awful! Rip is a name of Dutch origin and means Strength, Might. So, not a bad name at all!

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a name with precedent, not a newly made up one

    Karin Gibson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the actor from a while ago,Rip Torn.

    Doug Androli
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just look at him! Resting in peace.

    Sari Meltzer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rip. Possibly named after a character in Yellowstone

    Kel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not new. Rip Van Winkle?

    J Bogart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Legends of Tomorrow, Captain Rip Hunter

    Robert Bailey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that kid grows up to be ripped.

    Tricia Georgetti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of kids and pets going to be named Rip bc of Rip on Yellowstone now. We just got a puppy and it was on the list of trending dog names and on boy names.

    Passivepagan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well hang on now. There's a very famous and brilliant actor named "rip" Rip Torn as a matter of fact. He was the head hancho in men in black

    PaxScientia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mother came up with this name right after the birth, I assume.

    FLASH
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This may be a reference to the US show called Yellowstone, there is a guy named Rip

    Evi Grimes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So everyone is just going to forget about Rip Torn then?

    Liz Siemens
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yellowstone!! Who doesn't love Rip?

    Jag Yu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im guessing it was a difficult birth?

    Basko
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's wishful thinking. They hope to get quiet nights but Rest-in-peace will be crying all the time.

    Stephanie Did It
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met an elderly lady in Ft Worth, TX named Deathel. As in DEATH-EL. have always wondered what on earth the parents were thinking

    Sarah Coates
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... ripe? R.I.P.? Rip it good? So much potential.

    Mazer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rip Torn made a name for himself, using Rip Torn as his stage name. His given name was Elmore Rual Torn, Jr.

    Kimberley McMillan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me their last name is VanWinkle. That would be amazing.

    Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid is going to get called "Van Winkle" all his life, until it progresses to "Man Winkle". From there the possibilities are endless. Man Winkle becomes wee Willie Winkle, then just Willie Winkle, then wrinkly Willie , or just, Willie Willie, and then ultimately, double peen, and finally, Willie 2 d***s. Good luck kid.

    Lakota Wolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be more acceptable if Rip had been the actor’s actual real name instead of his nickname… XD

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    ChickyChicky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one's not that unusual. Also "Trip" is a fairly common name in the Southern US.

    LuckyNumbers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still better than Muck.

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

    Rip Torn, Rip Taylor....

    Spittnimage
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these parents will be offended when their kids get their names legally changed at 18.

    Tonya Wallace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rip Taylor.🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

    Lsai Aeon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001800/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Rip Torn though Rip wasn't his given name does that count?

    Michelle C
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In honor of the late Rip Torn

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    #26

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

    I’m so glad my mum spelled my name Becki and not Bhekkeigh. She was even being bold giving me an “I” instead of a “y.”

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    #27

    Well O’kayden

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    #28

    So Sorry, My Dude

    So Sorry, My Dude

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    Theoretical Empiricist
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? All these examples of ostensibly loving parents giving kids names that guarantee they will be picked on in school and he's whining about "Chad"?

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    #29

    It’s Time To Burn Utah To The Ground. (Found On A Facebook Name Group)

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    Kusotare
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those names look like vowel movements.

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    #30

    Can I Offer A Crappy Facebook Meme In These Trying Times

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    Reminded Me Of This Sub!

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    #32

    I Thought This Was A Baby Name Announcement At First... This Sub Has Ruined Me

    I Thought This Was A Baby Name Announcement At First... This Sub Has Ruined Me

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you not been invited to Colic Symptoms first birthday party?

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    #33

    Crystaleanor Dazzlequeen… It Hurts To Pronounce

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these names would be rejected by strippers, but you are choosing them for your baby daughters?

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    Unique-Baby-Names

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    I’m Not Okay….

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

    This reminded me of Kwisatz Haderach. Hopefully no-one has named their kid that.

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    #36

    My Current List Of Baby Names, Let Me Know What You Guys Think! 🥰🥰🥰

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    #37

    We Should Call Them Instanames Meme

    We Should Call Them Instanames Meme

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    RoseTheMad
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Millennial, I would rather shoot myself in the head than name a child anything like that. Gender neutral, maybe, but "Oaklyn" and"Paisleigh" make me want to bash my head against a sharp object. Came across some kids named Lance, and Cypress the other day... I wanted to either laugh, or weep uncontrollably because of the names those poor children were stuck with.

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    #38

    Ok Which One Of You Did This

    Ok Which One Of You Did This

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    #39

    People Are Posting Valentine's Day Class Lists In A Fb Group In I'm. So Many Tragedeighs. I

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Astride? Yeah..... I guess they are thinking Astrid with an added E, but......

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    #40

    Fell In Love With “Caisle” As An Alternative Spelling Of “Kyle.” What Do You Think About This Sibset?

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