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Which is the one name you dislike the most?

723 replies

Wombat100 · 02/01/2023 00:08

Just out of interest really - is there a specific boy or girl name you just can’t stand?

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healthadvice123 · 02/01/2023 01:46

@SkylightSkylight yes exactly and bring out all the judgy people

MassiveSalad22 · 02/01/2023 01:46

Any Beth name makes me think of a blocked nose. Add Eliza on the front and if freshens it a bit, but Beth, Bethan, Bethany, and especially Elspeth.

Bodhi. So try hard.

JaneJeffer · 02/01/2023 01:50

Balonz

Okapi99 · 02/01/2023 01:54

I really don't like Dylan.

LadyVictoriaSponge · 02/01/2023 01:58

Amy, it’s so utterly dull and sounds feeble.

DramaAlpaca · 02/01/2023 01:58

OK, I hate these type of threads normally and usually just report them I hate lots of names but try to be diplomatic...but I'm full of cold and feeling grumpy so I'll admit that the ones I absolutely detest are...

Noah - it's just so whiney

Alfie & Archie - horrid, both of 'em

Poppy - it's a noise, not a name

Heidi - so twee it makes my teeth itch

ChristineCagney11 · 02/01/2023 02:00

NewYearNora · 02/01/2023 00:19

Bailey

Definitely a dog's name
"Bailey have you been in the rubbish?"

UniCred1 · 02/01/2023 02:05

Every Elaine that I met was a bully of the 1st order. It's almost unbelievable how at every job I had, there's an Elaine that everyone avoids because she's a cow with control issues. And she'll be the only reason why I don't enjoy being at work. Sorry for the nice ones on here but I hate this name now. Karens have got the twatty reputation so unfairly, every Karen I've met was sweet and kind.

Unicorn2022 · 02/01/2023 02:07

Funny to see my own name on this thread 😂

Really dislike Jayden/Kayden/Brayden/Smayden etc
Jaxon
Princess
Mark
Michael
Richard
Harriet
Graham
Albie

TwoMonthsOff · 02/01/2023 02:09

Rex

postcardpuffin · 02/01/2023 02:09

It’s fallen out of fashion now, praise the lord, but I absolutely cannot stand Kelly. I cannot think how anyone thinks it sounds nice. Makes me think instantly of smelly and belly (also words I hate!) There was a kid’s book in DD’s nursery called Kelly’s Smelly Wellies and tbh that just illustrates everything to me about why it’s so awful.

Wombat100 · 02/01/2023 02:11

DramaAlpaca · 02/01/2023 01:58

OK, I hate these type of threads normally and usually just report them I hate lots of names but try to be diplomatic...but I'm full of cold and feeling grumpy so I'll admit that the ones I absolutely detest are...

Noah - it's just so whiney

Alfie & Archie - horrid, both of 'em

Poppy - it's a noise, not a name

Heidi - so twee it makes my teeth itch

Glad you’ve decided to join in instead of reporting :)

See I absolutely love Heidi! Strange how someone’s hate is someone else’s love x

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DotDotDotDotDot · 02/01/2023 02:45

Amelia, Olivia, Sophia and Chloe all bore and annoy me, so overused.

ComtesseDeSpair · 02/01/2023 02:53

ChristineCagney11 · 02/01/2023 02:00

Definitely a dog's name
"Bailey have you been in the rubbish?"

There are quite a few names like this, very popular in our ‘hood, which can definitely go either way if you want to make a game out of it. Adult in the park calls out a name in a flowery tone of voice; and sometimes a child in a duffel coat comes running up, and sometimes a Labrador.

Bailey. Poppy. Maisie. Tilly. Alfie. Riley. Dexter. All perfectly inoffensive, though.

Alstoybarn · 02/01/2023 03:07

I've always hated the name Jake and I do not know why. It makes my toes curl

supersonicginandtonic · 02/01/2023 03:15

@ComtesseDeSpair my brothers daughters are Poppy, Maisie and Tilly 🤣🤣

Toddlerteaplease · 02/01/2023 03:20

Mae and names ending AE
Kaden/ Caden
Riley
Jack
Jake
Carter
Carson
Arthur
Albert
Alfie
Names not spelt properly or with letters changed. I once met a Kt.

Rebeljustforkicks · 02/01/2023 03:27

Well one of my DC names are on here, as usual.
But it's the first time I've seen mine on one of these threads....I'm offended😁

I don't like the name Sarah, it's so bland!

squidgem · 02/01/2023 03:27

Sienna, I have an irrational hate for this name and I can't explain why.

hlc123 · 02/01/2023 03:28

Graham
Keith
Florence

Witsendwilly · 02/01/2023 03:38

What an unpleasant thread populated by so many unpleasant and judgemental people.

5moments · 02/01/2023 03:46

Bodhi

garlictwist · 02/01/2023 05:13

HolyStoned · 02/01/2023 00:24

George. It’s such a stodgy, pasty sort of name to me.

I agree entirely. I fail to see the appeal of this name.

garlictwist · 02/01/2023 05:14

And my name is on this thread and I don't mind. Having preferences doesn't make you a bad person.

Flaunch · 02/01/2023 05:17

Jaxxon

🤢

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