“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” While that was a kind sentiment for Romeo to express about Juliet, I’m not quite sure he would have felt the same way if her name was Moronica or Sh’miracle...
One curious Reddit user recently asked others to share the dumbest names they have ever heard parents give their children, and people did not disappoint in the responses. Below, you’ll find a wide variety of names that prove that not everyone should become a parent, so enjoy scrolling through and counting your blessings if you have a common name!
#41
Alucard. It’s “Dracula” backwards. No, I didn’t ask, but they were quick to tell me.
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76points
#43
I knew a Christian family once who named their first two kids Blessed and Saved, then the rest had normal names.
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71points
#44
I work at a civil war site. One of the Confederate generals was named States Rights Gist. That was his actual name. States Rights.
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71points
#45
Scotthew.
I worked in labor and delivery. We had a pair of stoners who couldn't decide between Scott or Matthew, so they just merged the two.
Honestly, it's just one of many dumb ones I encountered.
I worked in labor and delivery. We had a pair of stoners who couldn't decide between Scott or Matthew, so they just merged the two.
Honestly, it's just one of many dumb ones I encountered.
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69points
#46
I work in a elementary school. Tesla, Success, Prosperity and Gospel (not related).
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69points
#48
I was entering in the name of a newborn for a customer, when looking at the list of all the other children, I saw one child with a first name of Boy. I had to look twice, but sure enough, the child’s first name was Boy. 😖
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66points
#49
Handsome Stranger. . . Seriously. The kids legal first name was Handsome Stranger. He was named after his father.
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63points
#50
Coworker couldn't decide between Sarah and Cassandra so they named the baby Casarah.
Also worked with a girl named Kahlua.
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60points
Names often carry a significant meaning, but some parents opt for ones that can be sources of ridicule. While discussing unusual children’s names on Reddit, the theme of nickname-related embarrassment naturally arises.
It is quite similar to situations where individuals have to endure awkward labels given by peers, making it essential to consider the long-term impacts of these decisions.
