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It's funny how sometimes you misspell a word and it takes on a whole new meaning. Or name a child so uniquely that it turns out to be a 'Tragedeigh'. We know naming a child is a tough task and parents usually want it to be one-of-a-kind, but it should be done responsibly.

There is a subreddit called the same name, 'r/tragedeigh', and it is full of names that have been misspelled, or made up for the sake of appearing distinctive. We've compiled our favorite names from the subreddit, so grab a snack and let's get scrolling!

#1

Please Someone Tell Me This Is Real

MoonPie Twitter exchange humorously addressing name spelling with user Captain Kaela.

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Susan Bosse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when companies have awesome social media people. It's hysterical watching them roast people.

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More and more parents are deciding to give their children unique names. It's a product of our evolving cultures. According to Aysha Imtiaz from 'Family Tree', "Research shows today’s rising popularity of unique baby names reflects a move from collectivism to individualistic societies, and provides important contextual clues about whom parents want their children to be."

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    Byrthdeigh Parteigh (Not Oc)

    Text exchange with humorous alternate spellings of common names, highlighting the use of "Tragedeigh" concepts.

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    RandomEpiBioPerson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to go over medical records for a woman's kids. She had 4 sons, and a daughter. Her kids were Demar, Demaree, Demareon, Marveon (pronounced Mareon), and Lanaysha. Marveon and Demareon were twins and she was exasperated that hospitals sometimes mix up their tests. -_-

    RandomEpiBioPerson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess which one is the daughter. X/ /s It's obviously the only one with a different name.

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    Ropre
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people do this??? Then they get mad when no one can pronounce their kid's names. Emily and Elena are perfectly good names.

    wendy schutze
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you even pronounce the second one? Elina? Eleena? FFS parents should have to get some sort of approval for this c**p they heap on their newborns. They will spend their whole lives spelling their names out to people. Business cards with their names spelled on them would be a great Christening Gift. They could start using them at pre school..

    Binky Melnik
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because “sleight” is pronounced with a long “I,” I’d drive that clown mom mad by constantly referring to “Emma lye” and “Eee lye na.” When she tries to correct me, I’d look terribly confused and keep right on doing it. (Those poor kids. 😰)

    Flufflefox
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that I've read these name monsters I'm starting to love my language even more. Everything is read exactly as it is written. Can't play with pronunciation.

    EP
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand how the parents feel cool doing this. I would feel like a joke. A cliche. I would feel stupid respelling my baby’s name with all the flak there is today about how out of hand it has really gotten. So explain to me why anyone is still doing it. Don’t you feel stupid? It’s a know thing that you’re gonna get called out and make fun off and laughed at behind your back or to your face so why do it?

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    We all are unique, especially to our parents. They know that your name will be one of the biggest parts of you, so they understand the need to try and give a baby a one-of-a-kind name. "Our given name forges our identity, influences name stereotypes, may dictate the types of jobs we pursue and even predict career achievements."

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    This Tweeter Is Not A Fan Of Mckeinsleigh Graycynn

    Social media post humorously discussing painfully bad baby names like McKeinsleigh and Kitchenaid Whiskey Jones.

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    Some parents try and give international names, so it would be better known abroad. Some find unique words in foreign languages and adapt them to a name. Just like in one of these posts on the subreddit, when a girl was named Lecesta after a city in the United Kingdom (Leicester).

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    Giving unique names is surely a new trend. In the past, parents used to name their kids with the most popular names (like William in Britain). This resulted in half of Great Britain's boys' names being the same. Imtiaz says, "This is because naming conventions were founded in religious and ancestral ties. For example, scriptural names were popular, and English Puritans sometimes named their children after moral attributes, such as Faith or Mercy." Similarly, in Islamic countries, children's names tend to be religion-related, like Muhammad, after the Holy Prophet.

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    #11

    Finalleigh I Found One

    Comment about unusual spellings, highlighting differences in name endings.

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    Jill Rhodry
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In an old school way this is correct - Ashley, would be the male spelling and Ashleigh the female.

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    Laura Wattenberg, founder of namerology.com and author of The Baby Name Wizard, says that a baby's name is also a parent's self-expression: "Research has established the steady decrease in common names in the US from the 1950s, especially from 1983, and a recent macro-level study analyzing 348 million American baby names across 137 years (1880 to 2017) showed Baby Boomers increased the number of novel names per thousand people four-fold for boys and 2.75 times for girls."

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    #13

    Surprised I Couldn't Find This One In This Sub Anywhere

    Woman in a graduation outfit with creative name featuring a numeric character, captioned humorously.

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    Today, parents' styles and values are reflected in the names they give their kids. Pamela Redmond, the author of "Beyond Jennifer & Jason", a book about generations, believes that, "We hear a lot of parents saying they want to give their sons gender-neutral names to signal feminist values, or honor family in a way that’s in step with current styles – so Grandpa Arthur may get honored by giving your son the middle name Bear, Arthur’s meaning."

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    #17

    It Pains Me My Cousin Named Her Child This

    Basket with the name Blazeleigh Dayve, illustrating a unique baby name choice.

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    ynyrhydref56
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a Southern exclamation. 'well, blazeleigh dayze! If that ain't the wildest thing I ever heard!'

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    We encourage you to stay unique and in style. As we've learned, a name is a huge part of a human's identity. Just be cautious and don't let it become a 'Tragedeigh'. Keep scrolling to see more of these unique names and if you're looking for some more content on the topic, check out our previous editions about it.

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    #21

    Posted In My Due Date Group

    Name generator chart with unique and creative name combinations for children.

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    Faith Is Too Common

    Text exchange about unique baby name choice, highlighting different and exotic name preferences.

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    #24

    Found In The Wild

    Suggestions for baby names like Heyleeigh, Payleah, and Taileghy on a pink background with colorful hearts.

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    JoyfulZebra
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Classy and Christian." Saint Heyleeigh was always my favorite person in the Bible.

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    #25

    No, No, No. I Refuse To Believe This Is Real!

    Baby named Sausage in a white onesie, highlighting unique baby names chosen by parents.

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    I Had To Post This

    Unique baby names with a humorous twist, featuring notable celebrity parents.

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    #28

    It’s Only 8 Am And I Need A Break From The Internet Today

    Expecting parents choosing edgy and offbeat baby names like Sledge, Rayzyr, Clipper, and James.

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    Surprised This Isn’t Here Yet

    Parent Airwrecka McBride in a news interview discussing unique and unusual baby names.

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    Congrats On Graduating Daycare!

    Child Khaybryn Sparks celebrates pre-school graduation with a unique name card from Four Seasons Pre-School.

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    Fussy1
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember how exciting it was when you were a kid to spin the display stand hoping to find your name on a tacky keychain or bracelet? ...these kids will never know that feeling.

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    #32

    Funniest Sh*t I’ve Seen All Day

    Text post discussing unique baby names from Reddit, including a suggestion for a Reddit-themed name.

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    Bart
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom's friend is called Retilda and I promise she was there way before Reddit or the Internet 😂

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    #33

    Names So Bad That Autocorrect Won't Let Me Type Them

    List of painfully bad baby names for boys and girls, highlighting unusual choices like Danger and Chardonnay.

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    JoyfulZebra
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Aw, you're baby's cute! What's her name?" "Maybe she was born with it, maybe it's Maybelline 🤷‍♀️"

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    #34

    Omelette Would Be A Dream Compared To Some Of The Names Posted

    Tweet by Sara Gibbs suggesting "Omelette" as a pretty name if meanings were ignored, highlighting bad baby names.

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    #38

    Tragedeigh Worthy?

    Text describing a family welcoming their twelfth child with a unique name, Laex, using creative and painfully bad names.

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    Duvet Woman
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't there confusion between Xale and Xael? Though I suppose that's the least of their worries.

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    #39

    Listen, I'm A Giant Marvel Nerd Who Plans To Name Her Kid(S) After Some Of The Characters, But This Is Just Too Much

    Baby with a personalized name card displaying "Thanos Skywalker" and birth details, showcasing a unique baby name choice.

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    Please. Please Don't Do This To Her

    Man looking solemn with text about a cousin considering a unique baby name, Jrew, highlighting bad baby names.

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just Andrew? Then you can nickname it Drew and it sounds the same

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    #42

    Hey, Guess The Names Of The Pre-School Ad Girl's Siblings (They Aren't Better)

    Unique baby name announcement for Kheestyn-McKhormyck Dallas Sparks by Salina Journal.

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    Duvet Woman
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That paragraph is just looking like a cat danced on the keyboard. I've got a headache now.

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    #43

    I Weep For Gen A

    I Weep For Gen A

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    PFD
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought "Line Monitor" was the name & after this thread didn't bat an eyelid

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    #47

    Is There A Legal Limit To The Number Of Silent Letters That Can Be In A Tragedeigh?

    Profile screenshot of Ptoughneigh, showing a unique name choice with a brief self-description and personal details.

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    Does This Count?

    Hospital baby card with a unique name, censored details, social media interaction visible below.

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    deejak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I blame it on password security issues and having to create random passwords so often nowadays.

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    #49

    Influencer’s Baby Name Inspired By Outdoors, Western, Spiritual, Earthy

    Cute baby wrapped in white clothing, lying on a checkered blanket. Balloon shape with "Smoke" written nearby.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    inspired by outdoors nothing they named there baby after a mortal kombat character

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    #50

    The Third Instalment Of Tragyk Name Signs I’ve Found!

    Unique baby names on plaques: Kemper Sage, Tenley Reese, Tidal Brave, Baxlee Rey.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i swear some people think they are naming WWE wrestlers rather than babies

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    #54

    On A Local Crafter’s Page

    On A Local Crafter’s Page

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    Came Across This 6 Month Post From A Former High School Classmate On Instagram

    Came Across This 6 Month Post From A Former High School Classmate On Instagram

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    #57

    Acquaintance Unveiled The Name At The Baby Shower…

    Acquaintance Unveiled The Name At The Baby Shower…

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    Susan Bosse
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm betting the Raige is when Dad plays Madden. I'll see myself out.

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    #58

    Why Do Boys Get The Most Standard Names Imaginable And The Girls Get The Tragedeighs?

    Why Do Boys Get The Most Standard Names Imaginable And The Girls Get The Tragedeighs?

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    Make Bets On How This Name Is Pronounced

    Make Bets On How This Name Is Pronounced

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    Raka Schulte
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually the standard short form of Christian in several parts of Germany. Spelling might look weird to English speakers but it follows standard German spelling rules. Probably a tourist who didn't even think about what it might look like abroad.

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    ynyrhydref56
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cosima and Apollo are both Greek names. Apart from Obi and Bex, these are fine.

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