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What do you think when you hear words like Miso, Emperor, or Kale? Well, I guess we’re all thinking the same. But what if I tell you this is how parents name their kids? And celebrities are notorious for that—just think of X Æ A-12, the baby of Elon Musk and Grimes, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple, and Suri, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s daughter. And it gets even weirder than that.

So today, we’re diving into a notorious collection of the weirdest, most unfortunate, hilarious names people have heard. It will make us question the role names have in our lives, and make us wonder if they should maybe be taken a little more seriously.

After all, the world is already cruel enough, and if there’s a name tag “Ana L.” on a guest card, it may as well be given a chance to show its nasty side. So, hey parents, yes, we’re looking at you, please tell us, what on earth were you thinking on that day?

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To Briefly Return To A Previous Theme Of “Great Names”.if You Need A Vasectomy In The Austin Texas Area - Dr Dick Chopp Is Your Guy

To Briefly Return To A Previous Theme Of “Great Names”.if You Need A Vasectomy In The Austin Texas Area - Dr Dick Chopp Is Your Guy

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Now That's A Great Name For A Neuroscientist

Now That's A Great Name For A Neuroscientist

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The name, whatever it’d be, is really up to parents to decide. I mean, it would all be so much scarier if the kids could name themselves at the age they’re smart enough to decide. But since people can’t walk around with numbers as if it was some twisted Squid Game-like scenario, they have to be called something.

But little do people who have never been in such a position know, naming babies is harder than one might think. The one at the top of your list could get an automatic veto from your partner. And deciding to share your choice with your friend may lead to strong opinions you weren’t expecting. And if after all the sleepless nights, you come up with a combination, you come to realize that the initials are the last thing you want for the kid.

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#6

Harry Baals For Mayor

Harry Baals For Mayor

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SykesDaMan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a rapper in the 90's -part of the duo One and One- who named himself Harry Balz. And it was funny to me. But to have this as a real name is on another level! :)

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So how do you pick a name that will stand the test of time and the judgment of others? First off, you should get ready for the fact that the first name idea may not be the one. Ask yourself if this moniker will sound good, or rather, completely ridiculous in 10 years. Will other kids be able to shout that name out loud in a school yard? And will the child be condemned for explaining their name to every stranger they meet?

Avoiding passing trends when naming a kid is a great idea. Names to avoid include things like misspelled names (think Jakxsen and Rybekkah), random punctuation that serves no purpose (Prin’cess and D’Lilah), pop-culture references (Khaleesi and Katniss), word names with a strange spelling twist (Diezel and Spontaniouse), and out-there hipster names (Amadeus and McCoy).

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#8

A Republican Candidates Unfortunate Name

A Republican Candidates Unfortunate Name

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rich White is very common in the GOP. It's quite amazing that a lot of poor white keep voting for them.

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#10

Perfect Name For A Lawyer

Perfect Name For A Lawyer

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Omg

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AnnaBanana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I certainly don't mean to be rude by asking this question (or racist or anything like that), but why to African Americans do this???

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#12

Honestly, I'm Not Surprised To See Someone With A Name Like This In Small Claims Court

Honestly, I'm Not Surprised To See Someone With A Name Like This In Small Claims Court

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#15

Rich Will Wanket

Rich Will Wanket

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#17

I Met This Guy Ar Burger King, A Asked If I Could Take A Picture. It Was His Real Name!

I Met This Guy Ar Burger King, A Asked If I Could Take A Picture. It Was His Real Name!

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Sackrider

Sackrider

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#19

Surely A Form Of Child Abuse?

Surely A Form Of Child Abuse?

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AzKhaleesi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would've never gotten that had it not been explained. What in the actual fk also... the baby does not find this amusing.

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#20

That's An Even Better Name You Have There

That's An Even Better Name You Have There

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Gay Saylor

Gay Saylor

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#23

Tokyo Sexwale, The Best Name In The Universe?

Tokyo Sexwale, The Best Name In The Universe?

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#24

Great Name For A Marijuana Researcher

Great Name For A Marijuana Researcher

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AzKhaleesi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work in a prison and we had a volunteer come and do AA classes for the inmates and I s**t you not his name was Hennessey. I laughed so hard and was like yea that dude isn't a trigger at all.

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#26

When You Think Criminal Names Aren't Obvious Enough

When You Think Criminal Names Aren't Obvious Enough

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Dr. Grossweiner

Dr. Grossweiner

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Judy Graham Swallows

Judy Graham Swallows

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Tiny Kox

Tiny Kox

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Wang Zhuang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I refused to believe his parents named him Tiny. He's using that as a nickname on purpose. He's gotta be.

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#33

New Post Go Ad-Free Saw A Guy Jerking It On TV

New Post Go Ad-Free Saw A Guy Jerking It On TV

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#34

I Have An Unfortunate Last Name. Sometimes I Get Targeted Advertisements, That Can Go Horribly Wrong

I Have An Unfortunate Last Name. Sometimes I Get Targeted Advertisements, That Can Go Horribly Wrong

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#36

I See Your Most Unfortunate High School Teacher Name, And Raise You A Most Unfortunate Elementary School Teacher Name

I See Your Most Unfortunate High School Teacher Name, And Raise You A Most Unfortunate Elementary School Teacher Name

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#37

Fagley Dork

Fagley Dork

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#39

Ok Suk Whang

Ok Suk Whang

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K R
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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#40

Worst Name Ever

Worst Name Ever

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Alethia Nyx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This to me isn't that bad, it's a perfectly normal Korean name that just happens to sound not quite right in English. It's not like the people who have knowingly given their child a ridiculous name.

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#41

Best Name For A Bbc News Correspondent

Best Name For A Bbc News Correspondent

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SykesDaMan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not his real name but a mistake by the team: https://www.tvnewsroom.co.uk/biography-images/matthew-price-3530/

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#42

Here’s To The People With Unfortunate Names

Here’s To The People With Unfortunate Names

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#44

It’s In The Name

It’s In The Name

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#46

Very Unfortunate Name Indeed

Very Unfortunate Name Indeed

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Magoomba
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have an insurance man named D**k Small. Phone book listed him as Small D**k. It wasn’t long before he was going by ‘Richard’.

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#47

I Found The Worst Name

I Found The Worst Name

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Misty Hyman

Misty Hyman

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Robert T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, any first name is going to sound bad with that surname!

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#49

Clint Head Is The Worst Name To Be Capitalized

Clint Head Is The Worst Name To Be Capitalized

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#50

Yes, I'd Like To Open A Bank Account. Oh, My Name? Uhhh...

Yes, I'd Like To Open A Bank Account. Oh, My Name? Uhhh...

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Chris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a DJ. And a pretty famous one at that. It isn't his real name.

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#52

Basically The Worst Name Ever

Basically The Worst Name Ever

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Isaac Butt

Isaac Butt

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he’s got a shih tzu sleeping on his head. Why didn’t he brush his hair before the photo was taken!

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#56

Ironic Title And Name Of Person In This Article In The Newspaper

Ironic Title And Name Of Person In This Article In The Newspaper

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#57

The Best Worst Name Ever Given To A Child

The Best Worst Name Ever Given To A Child

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K R
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not feeling these foreign or non Western "worst" names. They're just foreign

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#58

Translated From Arabic, It Is A Female Lawyer's Name: Athraa Alhasny

Translated From Arabic, It Is A Female Lawyer's Name: Athraa Alhasny

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Machine translation can be awful no matter what the languages its going between.

#59

My Sister In Law Doesn’t Have A Middle Name. Her New Middle Name Is Now None

My Sister In Law Doesn’t Have A Middle Name. Her New Middle Name Is Now None

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#60

Please Tell Me His Middle Name Is Claude!!??!! Anyway, The British Are About To Launch There Secret Weapon Against Covid, Operation Bloodsport-Kickboxer-Timecop!

Please Tell Me His Middle Name Is Claude!!??!! Anyway, The British Are About To Launch There Secret Weapon Against Covid, Operation Bloodsport-Kickboxer-Timecop!

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steven mayes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one knocks the JVT. He's one of the United Kingdom's best forces for good. An absolute star amongst a real shower of 5hit.

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#61

What An Unfortunate Name This Dude Has

What An Unfortunate Name This Dude Has

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Robert T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a road called Wanker Drive somewhere in Pennsylvania. Doesn't seem to have the same connotations in the US as it does here.

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#62

Worst Name Ever?

Worst Name Ever?

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#63

Wow, These Names Exist?

Wow, These Names Exist?

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Daria B
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think these are real. If these are supposed to be Korean, Lee would be first. Also, no such name composition such as "sheet" (how would you write it anyway? 싵? 쉿? 싯?) And there's no "f" in Korean. Now, this could be mimicking another Asian country, but only China comes to mind, which, again, although I can't speak Mandarin, these don't seem to be real name systems. On another note, it's been well known that there's people out there subscribing with fake accounts with made-up punny names.

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#64

Best Or Worst Pediatrician Name?

Best Or Worst Pediatrician Name?

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Mark Howell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read that as Asthma Butt, and wondered what lind of inhaler ;o)

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Jakob Fugger

Jakob Fugger

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Sarcastic Cow
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was a very wealthy renaissance family...this one was called ´the Rich´ and is considered to be one of the wealthiest people ever to have lived.

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#66

Can't Decide If This Is The Best Or Worst Name Ever

Can't Decide If This Is The Best Or Worst Name Ever

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Jennie-Lind Normand
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know of some restaurants that allow fake/nick names to keep servers safe from creepy customers

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Tabaccojuice

Tabaccojuice

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Miss Frankfurter
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe an indigenous last name. Tobacco is used in important rituals in indigenous culture. Many here in Canada have unusual last names (by white standards) but go back in history to names in their culture.

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Poon Ho

Poon Ho

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You'd Think You Have A Bad Name Until You Meet This Guy

You'd Think You Have A Bad Name Until You Meet This Guy

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I Think Asians Get Hate Because Of Their Complicated Names

I Think Asians Get Hate Because Of Their Complicated Names

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever posted this here got totally wooshed. Read the caption in sarcasm. This article as a whole is so inappropriate.

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#72

That Name

That Name

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