40 Of The Most Ridiculous Names People Have Chosen For Their Babies
There is a whole other type of parent who feels the need for their child to have the most original, unusual, and impossible-to-spell name.
Some baby names are sweet, some are classic, and some make people stop and stare. This roundup is all about the names that fall firmly into that last category.
From odd spellings to wildly unexpected word choices, these examples show just how far some parents will go in the name of originality. The result is a mix of confusion, laughter, and a few names that seem almost impossible to believe.
By the end, you may be grateful for every plain old Emma and James you have ever met.
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 2.0
4. Nirvana
Jessica Malone
5. Lemon
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
6. Adonis
That name is a Tragedeigh 2.0
7. 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
The names only get more outrageous from here.
Having a 'unique' name, or as we call them 'tragic names,' can definitely have an impact on a child growing up. Whether that means 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. 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
That explanation does not make the list any less ridiculous.
And if you think “unique” names are tense, a sister-in-law claiming baby-name dibs sparks full family drama.
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 is among the worst names, e.g., Emma-Leigh instead of Emily.
However, two of the worst I have seen are Knoxxli Blayze and Addilyn. Mainly just because they aren't names; they are 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
Some of these names are hard to forget for all the wrong reasons.
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!
Do you know a child with an exceptionally unusual name? We would love to hear about them in the comment section below.
For more baby-name warfare, read what a wife did when her husband refused to compromise.
