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What do *you* consider to be "horrible" names?

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HappyWifeandMum · 27/04/2011 05:34

I was reading another thread here, where many people referred to a particular name as being "horrible". So it got me to thinking... What constitutes a "horrible" name, and how does that perception change from region to region?

Please... This is NOT to offend ANYONE... I just truly want to get a feel for what you think are truly awful names. Opinions vary greatly across the globe, and I would love to be able to compare them.

Here's the deal... I would be very grateful if each poster would post (as nicely as possible) the names they dislike the very most, and why, without taking merciless jabs. Also, if you are comfortable with it, would you please list the continent or country you are from as well. I am hoping this will be fun and informative!

Here goes... My uncontested, most disliked name of all time is "Nevaeh". Why? Because I think it is beyond senseless to reverse the spelling of a common word and call it a name. (North America)

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DobieTheHouseElf · 15/05/2011 10:34

The only names I really dislike are Regan and Logan for girls.

I always associate names with the people I meet with them - they will take on that persons personality IYSWIM. So someone can have what I'd previously thought of as an ugly name but because they are lovely I find myself liking the name.

RustyBear · 15/05/2011 10:00

The Margo/Margott controversy earlier on this thread reminds me of the alleged exchange between Margot Asquith, wife of PM Herbert, and 'Blonde bombshell' actress Jean Harlow - when Jean pronounced her name as Margott she replied "No dear, the t is silent - as in Harlow"

DuelingFanjo · 15/05/2011 09:17

my name has been mentioned 4 times Grin

DuelingFanjo · 15/05/2011 09:15

Kai, Jayden, Tyler, Brian, Rodney, Isabella, Matilda, Maisie (unless for a pet), Geraint, Leanne, Leslet, Annabel, Mason oh there are so many!

Tanif · 15/05/2011 09:11

Michael. (shhh, DP's middle name is Michael...). To me, it just sounds like the baby appeared, time was running out to get him registered and, out of frustration, someone said 'why not call him Michael? That name doesn't seem to be going anywhere...'

Ditto Sarah, for the same reason.

Jonnyfan · 14/05/2011 23:51

Molly Mollie Mollie-May Grace Gracie Gracie-May D'arcy D'arcy-Mae MARTHA Olive Olivia

Sebastian Raif Charles Shane Wayne Dwayne DAWN Karen Sharon Darren

Shanice Chardonnay Sambucca Abigail Lucy April Hope Charity Tanya Rosie

Isabel George Prudence Maya Becki Bekki Becky Anything starting with K or Z
anything with zz -Izzy Lizzy Lizzie Zoe Zara
Gertie Grainne Briege Sinead Siobhan Mary.

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MoonGirl1981 · 12/05/2011 21:06

I like hundreds of names!

There's thousands to chose from!!

I wasn't aware that names went in 'categorys'.

smother · 12/05/2011 21:04

MoonGirl1981
Just curious... you seem to have dismissed pretty much every category of name..... so what names do you like?!

MoonGirl1981 · 12/05/2011 20:40

Agree with the Jayden/Brayden/made-up name-en fiasco.

Also hate Freya, is soooo 'blah'.

Middle aged builder names on children, i.e Kenith.

Old lady names; Rudy, Diane, Esme.

Boring names; James, Tim, Mark, Emma, etc. Just sounds like the parents couldn't think of anything.

Cats names for children; Kitty, Rosie, Lola. Like the name? Get a cat!!

Posh names; Victoria, Henry, Elizabeth, George. The chance of your child growing up to marry a Royal is slim, don't bother.

Boys names ending with 'i'; Levi, Kai. Looks like there's letters missing.

MirandaGoshawk · 11/05/2011 21:11

Don't like Simon or Nicola. Stems from some deep-rooted bullying at primary school, I think. Hate Kicky/Nikki as well.

Surname names like Peyton, Mitchell, Taylor, Mackinley etc., or, heaven forbid, place names like Madison.

And of course your Kayleighs, Shaynes et al.

ShoutyHamster · 11/05/2011 21:02

Muesli Belt is indeed a terrible name

Blu · 11/05/2011 18:43

Marjoranus
Carotide
Blam
Ferrous
Mibble
Entolly
G'merther
Shcmellie
Plurto
Aramillises
Curmeron

fifi25 · 11/05/2011 18:22

Hate Tarquin and Xavier.

Dislike people who say i should have called my daughter Constance and not Connie.

LittleMissFlustered · 07/05/2011 16:57

Not a fan of the sleb bandwagoning. Prefer that nicknames are nicknames, not 'proper' names.

Saying that, I'm sure most people on here would not approve of my kids names as one is a myth and the other is a traditional spelling, as long as you're not living in this part of Europe Wink

wildstrawberryplace · 06/05/2011 16:35

The ones that have stood out over recent years that made my teeth itch are

Connie
Elsie

Also don't like Madison, Macy, Jayden etc.

Equally don't like the middle class muesli belt names.

Other than that, I'm not really bothered.

Fimbo · 06/05/2011 16:01

I throw Chardonnay into the mix. It is just wrong.

BreastmilkDoesAFabLatte · 06/05/2011 15:59

OMG I can't believe I typed that...

Grin
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BreastmilkDoesAFabLatte · 06/05/2011 11:12

Names that should be nicknames given as full names. Like Jamie, Charlie, Alfie, Harry. I don't have a problem with children being called them, but the pendant in me wants to insist they're called James and Charles and Alfred and Henry/Harold for 'official' purposes...

spiderlight · 06/05/2011 11:03

I dislike the name Fleur as well. Also have a rather irrational dislike of 'Mel' names, which stems from a very, very smelly little girl dalled Melanie in my class at infants' school (whom I feel desperately sorry for in retrospect :( ) who was known as Smelly Melly. I don't like Oliver or Olivia either, and can't understand their huge popularity at the moment.

cory · 06/05/2011 09:59

All the names I have thought of as cruel and unacceptable because the child is bound to be teased have become really popular lately. All those old grannie names. I just have to accept that my judgment is out of synch.

ohnoshedittant · 06/05/2011 00:48

Sonny - just so lazy. We've had a son, what shall we call him...? (Don't mind Sunny for a girl though)

Names that are days/months/fruit/places/flowers/objects etc

Lottie - I don't know why, Charlotte is fine, but Lottie makes me itch.

Creative spelling.

Boys named after their fathers.

Initial names e.g. T.J where the letters don't stand for anything...it's just T.J

kangers · 05/05/2011 23:54

I think people are putting down the names of their 'friends' kids or their enemies.....

jade80 · 05/05/2011 23:34

'Tayla-May'

shudder