Pet Names So Ugly They're Cute

The Spanish Alonso and the Italian Alonzo are both widely used in the US, so you may meet more guys named Lonny than you expect.

Verlin is an obscure name that found some use in the US in the early part of the 20th century, but now it and variation Verlyn are extinct, given to no baby boys in the US last year.

Hilda with a stuffed nose.

Loring lives as a first name thanks to the Kansas doctor Loring Miner who first sounded the alarm on what became known as the Spanish Flu.

Aurelia may be back in a big way, but Oralee and Oralie definitely are not. Would you really want to name your daughter "orally"?

Earlene is even more out of style than Earl. These are among the names that have not been revived ala the Hundred Year Rule.

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

Hermina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a feminine form of Herman or Armin. It derives from the elements 'heri' or 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'man' meaning 'man,' together conveying the sense of 'army woman' or 'warrior.' The name has variations across European cultures, including Hermina, Hermione, and Ermina. While never achieving widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Hermina has maintained consistent usage in Central and Eastern European countries, particularly Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The name carries an old-world elegance and strength, balancing feminine softness with its warrior etymology. With its classical sound and uncommon status, Hermina offers an alternative to more popular names while maintaining recognizable linguistic roots. It projects dignity and resilience through its connection to martial tradition.