183 Weird Names: The Worst Names Ever Given to Babies

In recent years, parents have become increasingly creative with naming their babies.

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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.

  1. Rhyphel (pronounced like “rifle”)
  2. Axel and Harness (twins)
  3. Bud Weiser Miller
  4. Chevrolet (nicknamed Chevy)
  5. Hijkmno (pronounced “Noel” or “No L”)
  6. Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rye (siblings)
  7. ESPN (pronounced “ess-pin”)
  8. Wyatt (spelled as “Yit”)
  9. Baby Love (given to a man now in his 60s)
  10. Pilot Inspektor
  11. Cobin (named after a typo of “Colin”)
  12. Rain Breadly and Rave Stonely (siblings)
  13. Setherod Dragonslayer
  14. Pebble
  15. Tyme Rimes
  16. Summer Breeze
  17. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
  18. Benedict Cumberbatch
  19. FNU (First Name Unknown)
  20. Thodor, Torgny, Erland, Styrbjörn, Sten (meaning “stone”)
  21. Halen, Malyeiah, Cashden, Loviah, and Knox (siblings)
  22. Barnibus Candlesnatch
  23. Xyp-per (pronounced like “zipper”)
  24. Drink Water (as a first name)
  25. Elmo and Bloodrayne
  26. Salmon Dream Chang
  27. Epic, Legend, Icon, and Historic (siblings)
  28. Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 (pronounced “Albin”)
  29. Jimothy Cid
  30. Dweezil or Moon-Unit
  31. USSMissouri (later changed to Jake)
  32. Dewberry
  33. Saxifonia
  34. Mystic Pigeon
  35. Harry, Hermione, and Ron (triplets)
  36. 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.

  1. Fawkes (spelled after the Harry Potter phoenix)
  2. Abcd (pronounced “Ab-city”)
  3. Xerox
  4. Nanamoshia
  5. Joughsiah
  6. Blakeleigh
  7. Amazin
  8. Covidubidapdap
  9. Covid Rose
  10. Le-a (pronounced “Ledasha”)
  11. Ocsheanna
  12. Lagos-Toy
  13. Flee Fornication
  14. Robert’); DROP TABLE Students;– (nicknamed “Little Bobby Tables”)
  15. Talula Does The Hula In Hawaii
  16. Quree (alternative spelling for Corey)
  17. Quarantine
  18. Renesmee
  19. Kletus
  20. Lucifer (later renamed Precious)
  21. Number 96 Bus Shelter (rejected name application)
  22. Airline
  23. Covid Marie
  24. Harlem Davison
  25. Covid and Corona (twins)
  26. Shandra Lear (intentionally spelled to sound like “chandelier”)
  27. Abcde (pronounced “Ab-si-dee”)
  28. La-A (pronounced “La-dash-a”)
  29. Marijuana Pepsi
  30. La-ka (pronounced “La-dash-ka”)
  31. Epic
  32. Fenetre (French for “window”)
  33. Madeinusa (Made-in-USA)
  34. Meconium
  35. Cashmoney
  36. Samantha and Notsamantha (twins)
  37. ABC (pronounced “abbasee”)
  38. KVIIIlyn (pronounced “Kaitlyn”)
  39. Zowie (pronounced “Zoey”)
  40. 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!

  1. Arlik
  2. VaGina (pronounced “va-geena”)
  3. Beaver
  4. Kamikaze
  5. Mike Hunt
  6. Dick Trickle
  7. Misty Hyman
  8. Dick Swett
  9. Buster Hyman
  10. Michael Oxmaul
  11. Gaylord Richard Wright
  12. Pervis Merr
  13. Richard William Johnson (nicknamed “Triple Dick”)
  14. Sexy-D
  15. Gay Weiner
  16. Dick Wood
  17. Richard Tickle
  18. Harry Butts
  19. Tara Hyman
  20. Ima Pig
  21. Dickson
  22. Dick Cheese
  23. Charity Head
  24. Shithead (pronounced “Shi-Theed”)
  25. Hugh G. Rection
  26. Gay Byrne (full name: Gabriel Mary Byrne)
  27. Vagina (pronounced “Va-gee-na”)
  28. Fanny Chmelar
  29. Shirley Gay
  30. Gaylord Horny Jr.
  31. Ima Whore
  32. Hardick Dikshit
  33. Anita Head
  34. Richard Pate (nicknamed “Dick Pate”)
  35. Moe Lester
  36. Sex Machine
  37. Ima Dyck
  38. Gay Johnson
  39. Anita Dyck
  40. 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!

  1. Swastika
  2. Candida
  3. Everard and Ophelia Dick (siblings)
  4. Flint Caseksuewasher
  5. Gaylord Dickinson
  6. Dolores (meaning “pains”)
  7. Pandora
  8. Golden Brown
  9. Iona Precious Jewel
  10. Dump
  11. Million Dollar Baby
  12. Rayovac
  13. Cartel
  14. X-Æ A-Xii (Elon Musk’s child)
  15. Harley Davidson, Rebel Rage, and Aryan (siblings)
  16. Da-Money
  17. Godswill, Godspromise, and Godspower (triplets)
  18. Covid Bryant
  19. Legna (“angel” spelled backward)
  20. Olafunky
  21. Kachra (meaning “Garbage” in Hindi)
  22. Yvonne (pronounced “WHY-vonnay”)
  23. Melonasia
  24. Muhammad Jesus Gautama
  25. Baby Love
  26. Yorrick
  27. Umbi (born near Columbia Falls)
  28. Christopher Peter Bacon
  29. Koast, Port, and Harbour (siblings)
  30. Capp’n (for Captain America)
  31. Ella Funt
  32. Princess and Angel (siblings with ironic names)
  33. Guy Virgin
  34. Phelonie (pronounced like “felony”)
  35. Holy Spacecraft
  36. 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.

  1. Hitler Mussolini
  2. Hamas (meaning “Lion” in some languages)
  3. Adolf (especially in Jewish neighborhoods)
  4. Dorcas
  5. Cletus or Chlamydia
  6. Christian (seen as potentially trapping a child in religion)
  7. John or Jane Doe (causes legal issues)
  8. Dodge
  9. 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!

  1. 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.

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