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We don’t want to scare any future parents out there, but naming your child is a huge responsibility. People make immediate judgments about one another based on superficial things like their appearance, body language, tone, and—yes!—even their names. So if you have a ‘weird’ name, in some extreme cases, you might end up getting bullied or passed over for employment. But let’s be frank here: some names are far more bizarre than they need to be.

Some parents will go to extreme lengths for the sake of ‘originality,’ whether using mind-melting spellings or making up alien-sounding names that even Elon Musk would be proud of. And that’s a tragedy. Or, rather, a ‘tragedeigh,’ according to the ‘This name is a tragedeigh (Wild West Edition)’ Facebook group. We’ve collected some of the worst name offenders to ever grace the net, as shared by members of the group. Scroll down to check them out. (And don’t forget to call your parents and thank them for how awesome your name is, afterward.)

Kristina, one of the moderators helping run the entire group, answered Bored Panda's questions about what drives parents to give their kids 'tragedeigh' names. Read on for our full interview with her.

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Moderator Kristina was kind enough to share her thoughts on 'tragedeigh' names and why some parents opt for them. She also shed some light as to why social media groups about such names are such a popular niche online.

"I think the trend we've been seeing for crazy, bizarre names comes from people wanting their child to stand out. To be special," she shared with Bored Panda.

"I can't even tell you how many friends I had named Ashley or Justin growing up. And every girl either had Nicole or Marie or Anne as a middle name. Having such cookie-cutter names in our childhood sparks something in the new moms of today to give this new generation a sense of individuality," Kristina said. "Unfortunately, that manifests in the form of one tragedeigh name after another."

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

A common Greek name is Calliope and Carousell is an equally pretty name (unique spelling notwithstanding). What is wrong here is the old school s**t shaming. It is wrong to imply she has many lovers, and it is wrong to say that having many lovers is unacceptable for a woman when it is celebrated for men.

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"A tragedeigh name isn't just a name that people dislike. It's a name that's been fabricated to be extremely unique or different," she explained.

"I might not personally care for the name Monica for example, but that doesn't make it a tragedeigh. Mawnyka would be a tragedeigh. Also, cultural names don't qualify either. You can't just take an Irish or Hebrew name and say it's a tragedeigh just because it looks strange in your language," Kristina detailed what does and doesn't constitute a 'tragedeigh.'

"Google is free and easy, and for some reason, people never seem to check before they submit a name for approval," she urged all current and future members of the Facebook group to do a bit of background research into names.

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

Why not just spell it Serenity and Dallas? "huh , my name i mjijkje...with sillent Js"

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

It's like when you get stuck, shocked really, with what someone has told you. And you have no idea what to say. You can see the other person is really proud. So you go- "That's amazing!" Because you have no idea what else to say. Then they think everybody loves it.

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

“That’s an interesting and unique name” may not be a compliment…

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

If you have to explain to everyone you meet how to pronounce the names then you should be able to see the problem. But you obviously wanted Youneek and I guess you got that.

The Other Guest
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's amazing how it occurs to them to put the pronunciation in the tweet, but not how the kid is going to be constantly correcting people for the rest of their life (or until they legally change it).

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

I read it as 'syringe', which would be good for a nurse (as a doctor, it scares patients away).

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

If you have to put the actual spelling of the tragic name next to the name so people have a clue what it is, you have already proven the point that the spelling choices you made are stupid.

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

I had a friend named Quarine (Cor-in). My mom's friend who was an English teacher was like, "Her mom didn't know how to spell Corrine." I was like- no, it's cool. She was like- nope- Mom didn't know how to spell. Trust me. I always felt bad for Quarine after that.

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

Why not just name them Serenity and Dallas, you Dummace?

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

Why not name them Serenity and Dallas? Why doom them to a lifetime of having to spell and re-spell their name, and get their name wrong on every single official document?

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

This was the first thing I thought of when I read that. I would legally change my name at 18 if my parents did something like this to me.

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3 Owls In A Coat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a girl who enunciates every letter of words perfectly - I’d have to tell her “it’s not Sereni-ty, it’s Sereni-DIE apparently” 😅

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

Most folks will just assume the parents are ignorant, illiterate, or both

Iblowsheep_V3.2
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you have to spell it correctly in order for anyone to know WTF you mean, then it is clearly a BAD IDEA!

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

siren die? In english that's how we'd read that word. If you mean "serenity", and you want to try spell it phonetically, then you want to write it something like "serrena-tee". D is not the same as T. Also, "dalyse" reads as "the lice", so maybe revise that as well.

Cathy Jo Baker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honey, I got news for you. Somebody saying "Oh, my, what unique names your daughters have" is NOT a compliment, bless your heart!

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

Ok NO. Spelling the names like this just looks like you are drunk

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

They will spend their lives having their names mispronounced and misspelt!

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

The only one they're getting compliments from is their brain damaged mother. Everyone else is going to make their life hell. This woman's generation is known and mocked for its snowflakieness, then they went ahead with this stupid trend because there has to be something more special and unique than a snowflake, right?

Rosa Carone-Prendergast
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even care so much about people giving their kids stupid names as much as I hate when they mess with the spelling. It's not cute....it's just dumb. Just name them Serenity and Dallas. Is that so hard??? They're human beings who will be adults someday....not puppies and kittens.

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

No one is about to tell her to her face that she's an irresponsible, narcissistic idiot.

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

They’re getting compliments because people are hearing them rather than reading them.

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

I would pronounce them how they are written so they see how stupid hat spelling sounds

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

No one's going to tell her to her face she's an irresponsible idiot.

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

When English is your first language but you forgot all the rules.

Kevin J. Henning
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The names are not too bad but pity the teacher who has to pronounce them because of the spelling.

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

Serenity is an old-time name from when parents named their girls things like "Charity", "Temperance", "Prudence", etc. They were common names with American settlers. The way this mother spells it however is ridiculous! How does anyone get "Seren-ity" from "Seren-idy"?!

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

Do you prefer to pronounce their names or write them down?

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

Yeah compliments because it’s awkward. What are people supposed to say after five minutes sorting pronunciation and spelling? Pity compliments.

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

These idiot parents are dooming their kids to spell out their names every single time. What a pain in the a**.

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

I wonder what people in the future will think of these type of names, or whether they will have even more ridiculous names? It's really hard to figure out how to pronounce some of them, without messing it up and upsetting children.

Evan not Hansen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think "Well that is quite an...... interesting name" is actually a compliment mate.

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

getting compliments that they've survived their asshat mom thus far

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

If you have to put pronunciations in parentheses after their name that’s not a cool name. Poor kids

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

What if they go to university and want to be engineers. Think of them not just yourself.

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

Honestly, there is a very simple solution to this: "Hi, what you're name?" "My name's Dalyse, but everyone just calls me Dallas." Solved.

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

My God. If you have to put the pronunciation in parentheses, I feel like you should probably just name them THAT. I don't understand all these Youneek spellings of common a*s words. Like, why?!

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

They will go through life with people mispronouncing and misspelling their names. And I'm sure people complimenting their names are not also looking at how they're ridiculously spelled

Jp@nda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to give a pronunciation next to it then maybe just NO

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

Some side effects of Syrenidie may include bloating, lack of sleep, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, walking sideways…

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

Does she realise that you pronounce the T in SERENITY as a T and not a D?

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

People are saying these are the best names ever, ok? Nobody names kids better than me.

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

Those sound like kinda prescription drugs that have really bad side effects listed at the end of the ad.

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

What kinda problems do those medications fix? Seriously, they sound like prescriptions.

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

As a teacher those are nightmare names bc we don't always have the time to untangle when taking attendance the 1st few days.

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

I hate to break it to her but "Wow- what a .........UNIQUE name" aren't really compliments! Lol

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

The need explain a name phonetically with the usual spelling reminds me of when people say some exotic meat tastes like chicken. I'll just stick with the chicken then.

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

Mom having to spell out the sound of the names illustrates how clueless she is, and you know good and well they are *NOT* getting compliments

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

Probably getting compliments on rhe name NOT that sh*t spelling.

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

People are likely complimenting "Serenity" and "Dallas", unless she makes a point of spelling it out. If they knew the abysmal spelling I feel like compliments would be retracted

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

If you have to respell them so people can say them, spell them right in the first place.

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

Who is giving them compliments? The other contenders on this list or the bullies?

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

That spelling would never sound like "Dallas" to me. That's Dal-ICE or Dal-EECE

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

When you have to assure people that other people like the names you chose for your children... that's how you know, they don't.

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

Yeah I'll bet they get compliments (NOT). Kids are going to change their absolutely stupid names as soon as they're legally old enough.

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

Like the Mean Girls comments, I'm sure. "OMG I LOVE that skirt, where did you get it!?"

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

They'll have to spell their names EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. THEY. SAY IT! S like Sam, Y like Yellow...

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

Do they not know? These people, are they really not aware??

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

oh my word 😂😂 the names wouldnt be so bad if they were spelled with a semblance of logic actually

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

I'm sorry I really hope this is a joke. For one the names will be made fun of. And two: which social circle is this woman in in which everyone around her is giving her compliments on these names? They must be the kinda people who say nice stuff and talk s**t behind people's backs.

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

The fact that she needs to use parentheses tells you everything about the life these kids will have

J. Grawn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just the explanation shows there's a problem here. I think the mom's name is dyslexia. No compliments.

J. Grawn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I look at a name and it looks like nonsense then it is.

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

I’m going to picture idiot sorority girls that say “wooooo” a lot.

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

Sure the get compliments because the most people are to nice to say "wtf!? Why did you punished your girls with those name?!". Or the don't know how the mother want them to be written.

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

If you are going to name your kid after actual adjectives and cities at least have the decency to spell them right.

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

Poor Syrenidie is going to be lagging a long way between her classmates in learning how to spell and write her name.

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

Is the mother entirely sure that it's compliments that her daughters are actually getting ?

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

On the bright side, they are probably both going to be good at spelling.

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

I hope they stick to the more easily accepted. Serenity has a special place in my heart.

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

Surely, the majority of those compliments, if they're genuine, are because people think their names are spelled Serenity and Dallas.

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

Syrenidie sounds like the genus of a type of bacteria or protozoan :/

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

If you have to parenthesize the pronunciation even time you type their names...

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

I keep reading that as Dialysis. Which is a medical miracle and has saved lives, but probably not a good name for a baby.

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

I never understood why parents have the need to be different and maybe even embarrass their children by spelling their name different except maybe they themselves are looking for attention.

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

I dunno if it will be good or bad, but there are so many odd names out there now the bullying will probably change to kids with "normal" names being made fun of. I know even now children with less than favorable older names are often made fun of: Franklin, Alfred, Edna, Myrtle, etc. even though other old names have made a return : Oliver, Alice...

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

The names sound fine - it's the horrific spelling that's going to haunt them until they're old enough to legally change it.

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

Everyone that meets them is thinking hope I don't have to spell their names.

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

Destine to explain their names for the rest of their lives, great job mom.

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

I actually would not mind the name if they were only spelt correctly

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

Do they get the compliments before or after people see the names' spelling? ;)

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

Within the first five minutes of every new class at school, -“Siren-eh-die?” -“Here, it’s serenity.” -“Ok, and Dah-lee-say?” - “Present. Pronounced Dallas.”

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The names are fine but the spelling is just way too cool

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In the moderator's opinion, why groups like the one she moderates are so popular on social media depends on a few things.

"Some people might just want to laugh at ridiculous content. Some people might want to validate the questionable choices they made while naming their kids. Some people might just want to say, 'Hey I may have XYZ going on in my life, but at least my name isn't Jeeplyn or Mackynleigh or Wrennix,'" she quipped.

"With a group this size, there's always going to be more than one reason for people being here."

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of sounds like someone is lagging while laughing when you read it for the first time

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The ‘This name is a tragedeigh’ Facebook group calls itself the ‘Wild West of Ridikulus names,’ and specifically misspells the words. It’s a clever meta-commentary on just how oddly some people’s names are spelled. Though remember that all of these posts made on the Facebook group are just opinions—if you love your name, good on you. Also, keep in mind, all of this gentle mockery of ‘bad’ names doesn’t apply to names from other cultures.

It’s one thing to move to another country and see people have difficulty pronouncing your name: it takes a lot of effort and energy to make sure everyone is respectful of your heritage. It’s an entirely different thing if your parents are locals who want to impress their family, friends, and complete strangers with their ‘brilliant’ naming ideas and end up confusing everyone in the process.

The Facebook group encourages people to be respectful of each other and avoid getting heated over each others’ opinions. The moderator and admin team explains what a tragedy, aka a ‘tragedeigh,’ actually is.

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For instance, the name ‘Denyss’ (with two s’s) would fit the bill “because it’s spelled stupid.” Meanwhile, someone naming their child Anakin is also up for some criticism because someone clearly loves Star Wars and is pushing their hobbies on their kids.

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Just Saw This Posted For The Place Where I Live. Some Of These Names Are Wild!

Just Saw This Posted For The Place Where I Live. Some Of These Names Are Wild!

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Meanwhile, some other popular ‘tragedeighs’ include names that aren’t real names, like Tractor. What’s more, made-up names that sound real, like Mayleigh or Bryleigh, are also fair targets for some gentle mockery.

However, some names that are not ‘tragedeighs’ include Schuyler (a common foreign spelling of the name ‘Skyler’), Wilson (a last name in place of a first name), Raleigh (which is the name of a city), Aoife (an Irish name). Just because a name doesn’t look English, is overly common, or foreign, doesn’t make it worthy of posting on the group.

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In the rush to help their kids stand out from the crowd, some status-seeking parents completely forget that their children will have to live with the names they’re given. Well, until they come of age and can legally change them to something cool or (dare we say it?) slightly more ‘normal.’

There’s no excuse for bullying. However, kids can and do tease each other over various things, from someone’s weight to whether someone’s wearing glasses. And, yes, if you do have an unusual name, you’re increasing the chances that they’ll get teased for it in the playground.

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Found In The Comments Of An Article About Gen Alpha Names

Found In The Comments Of An Article About Gen Alpha Names

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Strangely spelled names are setting someone up for being teased, whether by their fellow students or even the teachers themselves. Why make your kid’s school life harder from the get-go when there are plenty of conventionally wonderful, meaningful, and beautiful names out there to choose from?

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There’s only so much you can get away with if you’re not a celebrity or your child already has a strong sense of pride and identity, and knows how to stand up to bullies.

Maybe ‘Ashleigh’ is proud of her name and how it sounds, but wants to be called ‘Ashley,’ like all the other girls. And maybe ‘Banjo Henry’ would rather go by ‘Henry’ than introduce himself as a gosh darn musical instrument for the rest of his life.

After all, he might not be aiming for a musical career down the line… and even if he was, how do you imagine people would react when they hear that the best violin/piano/saxophone player in the world is named ‘Banjo’? In the interim, he’d have to deal with lots of teasing that probably involves jokes about the US South and the ‘Banjo-Kazooie’ video game series.

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

Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Mathilda. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Paterson

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Before you decide on a name, remember that it takes two people to decide. Don’t forget to run your ideas by your partner before you commit to a single name 100%. Even a great name might have some extremely negative connotations for either partner (e.g. if someone named X bullied them in the playground for years). Meanwhile, they might want to honor a beloved family member and name them Y.

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He Was Saying It Was For “Dewey” The Whole Tiktok, But I Was Not Ready When He Actually Spelled It Out

He Was Saying It Was For “Dewey” The Whole Tiktok, But I Was Not Ready When He Actually Spelled It Out

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For The Love Of God (Also Featuring The Most Sad Beige Nursery Ever)

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The "Show Your Child And Then What You Named Them After" Trend On Tiktok. They Are Ryan Upchurch Fans... So Creeklee?

The "Show Your Child And Then What You Named Them After" Trend On Tiktok. They Are Ryan Upchurch Fans... So Creeklee?

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At the time of writing, the ‘This name is a tragedeigh’ Facebook group boasted 18.6k dedicated members. The moderators and admins running the show put in a lot of effort to maintain a high level of quality. If they didn't, you might see the same pics get posted over and over again. Or the comments might devolve into bitter feuds.

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This Is Fresh, Newly Mastered!

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A Customer That I Had. It Was Pronounced Like Ariel

A Customer That I Had. It Was Pronounced Like Ariel

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For instance, the mods shame those members who “do something dumb.” Someone can end up on the Wall of Shame for submitting a name that’s already been posted countless times or for posting a name before Googling it and doing some background research about it. Remember, cultural names aren’t ‘tragedeighs.’

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The Lady Who Was Helping Me At The Bank Today Said Her Name Was "China" But Her Water Bottle Says This. Wouldn't Consider Either Name A Tragedeigh But Pronouncing Cheyenne "China" Is

The Lady Who Was Helping Me At The Bank Today Said Her Name Was "China" But Her Water Bottle Says This. Wouldn't Consider Either Name A Tragedeigh But Pronouncing Cheyenne "China" Is

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

Cheyenne is a fine name on its own but isn’t pronounced like “china”

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#29

Three For The Price Of One Vomit Session

Three For The Price Of One Vomit Session

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#30

It Sounds Like A Fabric Store Or A Type Of Lace

It Sounds Like A Fabric Store Or A Type Of Lace

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Let us know in the comments which of these names made you wince and cringe the hardest, Pandas. Which ones would you call the biggest ‘tragedeighs’?

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#31

Elon Musk And Grimes C H R I S T

Elon Musk And Grimes C H R I S T

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#37

It’s Hndrxx

It’s Hndrxx

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ACE PIRATES 4 THE WIN
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine this kid in elementary school learning every word must have at least one vowel 🤦

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#39

Some Random Photographers Pictures Came Up On My Timeline As A “Suggested Post” And They Were First Birthday Pictures For A Kid Named Kreek

Some Random Photographers Pictures Came Up On My Timeline As A “Suggested Post” And They Were First Birthday Pictures For A Kid Named Kreek

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

So, given the expression, "up sh*t creek without a paddle", the kid's nickname at school is now sorted

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#40

Correct Me If I’m Wrong, And I Often Am…. But The First Two Names Suck Börls

Correct Me If I’m Wrong, And I Often Am…. But The First Two Names Suck Börls

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#41

Happy Birthday ~dilloyn~ He Pronounced It Dylan The Entire Video So I Was Shocked When He Wrote It Out At The End

Happy Birthday ~dilloyn~ He Pronounced It Dylan The Entire Video So I Was Shocked When He Wrote It Out At The End

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#42

See In The Safety Section Of Where I Work

See In The Safety Section Of Where I Work

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#43

Found In The Wild. I’m Thinking The First Name Is Shania

Found In The Wild. I’m Thinking The First Name Is Shania

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#44

I'm Sorry I Just Can't Get On Board With This One

I'm Sorry I Just Can't Get On Board With This One

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#45

My First Contribution To This Group!

My First Contribution To This Group!

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#46

"Pick A Terrible Name Then Add A Y To Make It Unique" Said No One Ever

"Pick A Terrible Name Then Add A Y To Make It Unique" Said No One Ever

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

Knox is a bit too normal (surnames as first names are quite common). How about Gnoccs instead?

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#47

Found In Another Group... Who Names Their Child "Royalty"

Found In Another Group... Who Names Their Child "Royalty"

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#49

I Live In A Pretty Rural Area And At First I Thought This Was A Girl And I Know Ppl Are Gonna Call Allie Kaeh Emphasis.trajickk Imo

I Live In A Pretty Rural Area And At First I Thought This Was A Girl And I Know Ppl Are Gonna Call Allie Kaeh Emphasis.trajickk Imo

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#52

Also Has A Tattoo That Says “Gamber”

Also Has A Tattoo That Says “Gamber”

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

Why not go with "Postpartum" as the name? No worse than any of the other monstrosities on here

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#53

Treileigh Rose

Treileigh Rose

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

if she’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen then WHY DID YOU CURSE HER WITH SUCH A NAME

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#55

This Kid Is Going To Hate His Parents

This Kid Is Going To Hate His Parents

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

HAHA! LOOK, WE MADE OUR CHILD'S NAME A JOKE. HE'S NAMED AFTER A CHARACTER FROM A DIVISIVE SERIES OF FILMS THAT WE HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER HE'LL LIKE OR NOT. HE'LL GET PICKED ON FOR IT, AND JUST TO MAKE DOUBLY SURE OF THAT, WE DECIDED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE NO MIDDLE NAME TO FALL BACK ON! ISN'T THAT AMAZING? WHAT? YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE REFERENCE? WELL...that's weird. You're the weird one.

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#56

Oof A Former Classmate Of Mine Is Having A Baby And This Is…..well It Speaks For Itself

Oof A Former Classmate Of Mine Is Having A Baby And This Is…..well It Speaks For Itself

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s an ultrasound right? I don’t mean to offend but it looks like there’s a blobfish in the picture

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#57

Angelica

Angelica

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

I have to call patients in at work. I google how to pronounce their names if they’re not familiar to me eg if a standard name in a different country but not here. I’m going to have to start working out how the heck to pronounce all these soon…. Wonder if I can change jobs??

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#58

Spotted In The Wild

Spotted In The Wild

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#61

Seen In Another Tragedeigh Group

Seen In Another Tragedeigh Group

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#62

Breaker Breaker One Nine

Breaker Breaker One Nine

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#65

An Ad For Personalized Easter Eggs That Showed Up On My Twitter Timeline

An Ad For Personalized Easter Eggs That Showed Up On My Twitter Timeline

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

Easton, Southton, Westton, Northon and their cousins Karsyn, Trainsyn, Planesyn

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#66

Rowdyn

Rowdyn

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V33333P
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who thinks personalised pillows and s**t like this are way way way too American and weird?

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#68

Found At My Nail Salon

Found At My Nail Salon

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#69

Haisleigh… Oof

Haisleigh… Oof

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Bloom-Haisley Is A Hyphenated First Name Although I Was Hoping It Was A Mistake Until I Saw The Personalised Clothes And Blankets

Bloom-Haisley Is A Hyphenated First Name Although I Was Hoping It Was A Mistake Until I Saw The Personalised Clothes And Blankets

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Upstaged75
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are the people who give their kids stupid names always the ones who have it printed on everything?

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#72

Found In Comment Section Of A Random Fb Reel About Crazy Baby Names🤣🫠🤢.these Names Are Atrocious. Colton Is A Normal Name, So Is The Exception. The Other Poor Children Though

Found In Comment Section Of A Random Fb Reel About Crazy Baby Names🤣🫠🤢.these Names Are Atrocious. Colton Is A Normal Name, So Is The Exception. The Other Poor Children Though

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#73

Aizkyn

Aizkyn

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#74

And That’s Why Giving Birth At 18 Is Not For Everyone. Avy… Avynleigh

And That’s Why Giving Birth At 18 Is Not For Everyone. Avy… Avynleigh

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#75

My Sons Valentines List This Year, I’d Say It’s Pretty Tame Compared To Some I’ve Been Seeing Mine Is Maverick

My Sons Valentines List This Year, I’d Say It’s Pretty Tame Compared To Some I’ve Been Seeing Mine Is Maverick

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#76

Valentine’s Day List From My Daughters Class. Mine Is Bellamy

Valentine’s Day List From My Daughters Class. Mine Is Bellamy

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

Those poor girls called "Abigail" and "Charlotte", they must get so much ribbing, not being spelled "Abygayl" and "Sharlot"

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#78

An Old Friend From High School Had Her First Child (Boy) Last Week & Finally Posted His Photos & Name Last Name. I Absolutely Love This Friend, But Nashdyn⁉️ Babe, Really?!?!

An Old Friend From High School Had Her First Child (Boy) Last Week & Finally Posted His Photos & Name Last Name. I Absolutely Love This Friend, But Nashdyn⁉️ Babe, Really?!?!

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#79

Axl Blaise... Not To Say Any Spelling In Particular Is Masculine Or Feminine But That Just Looks Like A Girly Way To Spell Blaze. The Whole Names Awful Anyways But ... Blaze. An Xl Blaze. Lol

Axl Blaise... Not To Say Any Spelling In Particular Is Masculine Or Feminine But That Just Looks Like A Girly Way To Spell Blaze. The Whole Names Awful Anyways But ... Blaze. An Xl Blaze. Lol

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

OK...this one I don't understand. - Blaise is a classic name - an androgyn one as it is, but mostly used for boys/men. And Axl - it might not be everyones favourite, but at least you can pronounce it without help.

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#80

Man

Man

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

Nothing tragic here, her daughters have traditional Nigerian names meaning God's blessings or wealth & God's goodness or gift, respectively.

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