In recent years, parents have become increasingly creative with naming their babies.
While the uniqueness of the name is an important factor when choosing a baby name, some ideas just cross the line into the realm of the bizarre or potentially harmful.
Weird names are no good, and I’ve prepared this article for all those who want to know more about these parenting mistakes and see what such totally inappropriate names may look like.
I’ve collected a list of 183 worst names from real life given to babies compiled from various public sources, mainly from Reddit. Let’s check them out!
BTW, for those who love funny stuff, I also have a collection of funny mom t-shirts, funny baby tees, and the most hilarious baby puns ever.
36 Funny Baby Names
Let’s start with these funny, goofy baby names. They come from stories shared by real people. These names are sure to leave you grinning – or maybe scratching your head in bewilderment.
- Rhyphel (pronounced like “rifle”)
- Axel and Harness (twins)
- Bud Weiser Miller
- Chevrolet (nicknamed Chevy)
- Hijkmno (pronounced “Noel” or “No L”)
- Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rye (siblings)
- ESPN (pronounced “ess-pin”)
- Wyatt (spelled as “Yit”)
- Baby Love (given to a man now in his 60s)
- Pilot Inspektor
- Cobin (named after a typo of “Colin”)
- Rain Breadly and Rave Stonely (siblings)
- Setherod Dragonslayer
- Pebble
- Tyme Rimes
- Summer Breeze
- Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- FNU (First Name Unknown)
- Thodor, Torgny, Erland, Styrbjörn, Sten (meaning “stone”)
- Halen, Malyeiah, Cashden, Loviah, and Knox (siblings)
- Barnibus Candlesnatch
- Xyp-per (pronounced like “zipper”)
- Drink Water (as a first name)
- Elmo and Bloodrayne
- Salmon Dream Chang
- Epic, Legend, Icon, and Historic (siblings)
- Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 (pronounced “Albin”)
- Jimothy Cid
- Dweezil or Moon-Unit
- USSMissouri (later changed to Jake)
- Dewberry
- Saxifonia
- Mystic Pigeon
- Harry, Hermione, and Ron (triplets)
- Leviathan (nicknamed Levi)
40 Weird Names One Could Give a Baby
Holy cow, these names are out there! I never thought I’d see the day when a keyboard smash could be someone’s legal name, but here we are – welcome to the wonderful world of truly unique identities.
- Fawkes (spelled after the Harry Potter phoenix)
- Abcd (pronounced “Ab-city”)
- Xerox
- Nanamoshia
- Joughsiah
- Blakeleigh
- Amazin
- Covidubidapdap
- Covid Rose
- Le-a (pronounced “Ledasha”)
- Ocsheanna
- Lagos-Toy
- Flee Fornication
- Robert’); DROP TABLE Students;– (nicknamed “Little Bobby Tables”)
- Talula Does The Hula In Hawaii
- Quree (alternative spelling for Corey)
- Quarantine
- Renesmee
- Kletus
- Lucifer (later renamed Precious)
- Number 96 Bus Shelter (rejected name application)
- Airline
- Covid Marie
- Harlem Davison
- Covid and Corona (twins)
- Shandra Lear (intentionally spelled to sound like “chandelier”)
- Abcde (pronounced “Ab-si-dee”)
- La-A (pronounced “La-dash-a”)
- Marijuana Pepsi
- La-ka (pronounced “La-dash-ka”)
- Epic
- Fenetre (French for “window”)
- Madeinusa (Made-in-USA)
- Meconium
- Cashmoney
- Samantha and Notsamantha (twins)
- ABC (pronounced “abbasee”)
- KVIIIlyn (pronounced “Kaitlyn”)
- Zowie (pronounced “Zoey”)
- Nevada (pronounced “Neh-vay-duh”)
40 Dirty Names: Worst Names Ever
Brace yourselves, because these weird names are not for the faint of heart! Whether intentional or not, this collection of worst names ranges from mildly eyebrow-raising to downright shocking. Proceed with caution!
- Arlik
- VaGina (pronounced “va-geena”)
- Beaver
- Kamikaze
- Mike Hunt
- Dick Trickle
- Misty Hyman
- Dick Swett
- Buster Hyman
- Michael Oxmaul
- Gaylord Richard Wright
- Pervis Merr
- Richard William Johnson (nicknamed “Triple Dick”)
- Sexy-D
- Gay Weiner
- Dick Wood
- Richard Tickle
- Harry Butts
- Tara Hyman
- Ima Pig
- Dickson
- Dick Cheese
- Charity Head
- Shithead (pronounced “Shi-Theed”)
- Hugh G. Rection
- Gay Byrne (full name: Gabriel Mary Byrne)
- Vagina (pronounced “Va-gee-na”)
- Fanny Chmelar
- Shirley Gay
- Gaylord Horny Jr.
- Ima Whore
- Hardick Dikshit
- Anita Head
- Richard Pate (nicknamed “Dick Pate”)
- Moe Lester
- Sex Machine
- Ima Dyck
- Gay Johnson
- Anita Dyck
- Daisy Panty
36 Stupid Joke Names for Babies
Oh boy, where do I even begin? This list is a grab bag of questionable choices, pop culture references gone wrong, and names that make you wonder, “What were they thinking?” Get ready for a rollercoaster of facepalms and giggles!
- Swastika
- Candida
- Everard and Ophelia Dick (siblings)
- Flint Caseksuewasher
- Gaylord Dickinson
- Dolores (meaning “pains”)
- Pandora
- Golden Brown
- Iona Precious Jewel
- Dump
- Million Dollar Baby
- Rayovac
- Cartel
- X-Æ A-Xii (Elon Musk’s child)
- Harley Davidson, Rebel Rage, and Aryan (siblings)
- Da-Money
- Godswill, Godspromise, and Godspower (triplets)
- Covid Bryant
- Legna (“angel” spelled backward)
- Olafunky
- Kachra (meaning “Garbage” in Hindi)
- Yvonne (pronounced “WHY-vonnay”)
- Melonasia
- Muhammad Jesus Gautama
- Baby Love
- Yorrick
- Umbi (born near Columbia Falls)
- Christopher Peter Bacon
- Koast, Port, and Harbour (siblings)
- Capp’n (for Captain America)
- Ella Funt
- Princess and Angel (siblings with ironic names)
- Guy Virgin
- Phelonie (pronounced like “felony”)
- Holy Spacecraft
- Oily Chain
9 Ugly & Offensive Baby Names
Yikes! Fair warning: this list contains names that might make you cringe. From historical blunders to cultural faux pas, these weird names showcase some seriously poor judgment.
- Hitler Mussolini
- Hamas (meaning “Lion” in some languages)
- Adolf (especially in Jewish neighborhoods)
- Dorcas
- Cletus or Chlamydia
- Christian (seen as potentially trapping a child in religion)
- John or Jane Doe (causes legal issues)
- Dodge
- Aquiles (in Hispanic countries, leads to unfortunate puns)
Prank or Pop Culture Inspired Names (list to be continued)
Calling all fandoms and pranksters! This tiny but mighty list is all about names inspired by beloved characters or dreamed up for a laugh. It’s amazing what some parents will do for a chuckle or to show their pop culture allegiance!
- Luke Skywalker or Bella (fictional names)
Wrapping Up The List Of 183 Weird Names from Real Life
These 183 weird names range from unconventional spellings to outright bizarre choices. While some parents might find them unique, it’s important to consider the potential impact on the child’s life.
It’s worth noting that some cultures have different naming conventions, and what might seem unusual in one context could be perfectly normal in another.
However, parents should always consider how a name might affect their child’s life in the long term.
Remember, a name is more than just a label – it’s an important part of a person’s identity. Choosing a name for your child is a significant responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Last Updated on July 24, 2024 by Tania Nizova | Published: July 24, 2024
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