40 Of The Most Ridiculous Names People Have Chosen For Their Babies
Being a parent isn't easy, and many difficult decisions come with the job. Not least of these is choosing the perfect name for a new baby.
After all, the task is to decide on a name to identify your child for their whole life. It's something you really don't want to mess up.
Some parents take the sensible approach and ensure they give their child an intelligent, professional-sounding name. Others may choose to name their children after a family member or friend.
But there is a whole other type of parent that feels the need for their child to have the most original, unusual, and impossible to spell name. And those are the parents we're talking about today!
A Facebook group called "That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0" is dedicated to naming and shaming parents who give their children outlandish names. And (unfortunately) there is no shortage of examples.
Zane Mauldon-Green is an admin who took over running the group after becoming a member. "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," he said.
So, why do some parents choose such seemingly ridiculous names? Zane says that parents often "get caught up in words they like or think sound pretty, without actually considering that their child will one day grow up and have to deal with the bullying or other consequences of having a tragic name could have."
1. Ascaris
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.02. Cain and Abel
Anna Bates3. "It's pronounced Faith, but I wanted it to be unique."
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.04. Nirvana
Jessica Malone5. Lemon
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.06. Adonis
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.07. TexAnn
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
8. That's unfortunate.
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
9. Steven Stevens
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
10. Smelvin
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
Zane says, "Having a 'unique' name or as we call them 'tragic names' can definitely have an impact on a child growing up. Whether that be kids constantly making fun of their name or the child having to relentlessly correct people's pronunciation or spell their name for them."
"I've also heard stories where people weren't able to do things like food orders over the phone because the store believed it was a hoax name," Zane said. "Please let your children be unique themselves; they don't need a poorly chosen name to do that for them."
11. Loadley and Trucksey
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
12. Juan and, um, Juan
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
13. Xiomama
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
14. Avenida
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
15. Tom Brady's Wife
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
16. All the Brains
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
17. Legacy
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
18. Mazikeen Aurora
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
19. Kevin'a
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
What are some of the worst names Zane has seen in the group? "I think any name that is deliberately spelled incorrectly for the purpose of being unique are some of the worst names, e.g., Emma-Leigh instead of Emily," he said.
"However, two of the worst I have seen are Knoxxli Blayze and Addilyn," Zane continued. "Mainly just because they aren't names, just weird mashups of other words or something worse."
20. Menomonee
Valerie Roberts
21. Jzateke
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
22. Kactus
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
23. Emanon
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
24. Happy birthday, Curstin!
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
25. Stratton
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
26. Amazakeen
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
27. Smith and Wesson
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
28. Copper and Steel
Kyla Clark
29. Leave it!
Nicole Lorentz
30. Relic
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
31. Behryx
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
32. Galvesten
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
33. Anastaigaha
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
34. Let's hope they have a boy!
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
35. Jerzee
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
36. Dudley
Sarah Brumbaugh
37. LyrRik
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
38. Rehvenge
Lisandra Antonio
39. Matalie
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
40. Phaeylynn and Devynn
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
Zane says that often parents can be selfish and "don't really consider their child's future in regards to their name." "Forcing your child to forever correct people's spelling and pronunciation is not sweet; it's cruel," he said.
Nevertheless, we do love to have a good chuckle over some of the more tragic names. If you do too, "then absolutely come join us and tell us about them!" Zane said.
Do you know a child with an exceptionally unusual name? We would love to hear about them in the comment section below.
