As a parent, there are many things you could do to a child that could cause them lifelong trauma. It could be various forms of physical and mental mistreatment, sibling favoritism, or giving them a name that they’d be ashamed to carry or say out loud.
A Reddit thread from a few years ago explored some of the worst baby names ever bestowed upon a person. While some were tolerable enough, others were so bad, you’d likely wonder what the parents were thinking (if they were, at all).
Scroll through the list and maybe have a few laughs, but if you’re planning to have children, be sure not to commit the same mistakes these people did.
#21
I have a cousin named Merry Christmas. As if Christmas wasn't bad enough. No, she wasn't born on the 25th. She was born Dec. 23rd.
From that same side of the family. My other cousin named his son Xyz. I don't even know how to pronounce it.
I also know at least 2 people whose name is April. Yeah, normal. Except one was born in March, the other in May.
From that same side of the family. My other cousin named his son Xyz. I don't even know how to pronounce it.
I also know at least 2 people whose name is April. Yeah, normal. Except one was born in March, the other in May.
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Alves shared a similar sentiment, urging parents to think of the future consequences their children may face and whether the name will benefit them later in life.
“It is not only creativity but also how the child is positioned to succeed both in social and professional life,” Alves said.
#22
A boy named Shrek started in my local school. A few years later his sister, Fiona, also started school there.
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#23
My mom is a teacher and one year she taught someone named Rusty Pots.
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#24
Went to school with a guy named Cedar and his last name was Post. I always wonder what his parents were thinking.
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#25
Quevahn (pronounced Kevin).
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#26
KVIIIlyn. Pronounced "Katelyn," just uses the Roman numerals for 8.
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#27
Best friend's cousin named his son Lucifer. Not a joke. Wish it was.
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#29
Had a guy I worked with named Stallion. Stallion is from India.
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#30
The was a girl in my class named Chardonnay.
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#32
I met a young man named Jor-El.
Yes, as in Jor-El, father of Kal-El who became Superman on Earth.
Yes, as in Jor-El, father of Kal-El who became Superman on Earth.
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#33
Thunderbird, Winter Star, Rainbow, Baby Girl.
Culturally not that weird, but day to day life outside of the Rez, strong names to live with.
Culturally not that weird, but day to day life outside of the Rez, strong names to live with.
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#34
I knew someone named Aquanet. Also, a kid named Collin, but mom wanted a "unique" spelling, she spelled it Colon, poor kid.
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#35
I knew a boy named Shadow in elementary school.
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#37
I've met 2 people named after the lord of the rings characters. one being Frodo, and the other being Eowyn. now, I love LOTR, but that's just too much. one of them came to resent their name so much that they refused to consume any of the media.
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#39
Harley Davidson she didn't know who the father was only that he rode a Harley Davidson.
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