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Trashy Baby Names

miaboyd4444
By miaboyd4444
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Names that I (and most likely many others) find trashy.
  1. Agate

    • Origin:

      French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha

    • Description:

      Though it's French, most Americans would pronounce it as the stone.
  2. Aja

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "goat"

    • Description:

      Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite Aya.
  3. Alisha

    • Origin:

      Phonetic spelling of Alicia; also Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "protected by God"

    • Description:

      This name has two derivations. One is as a member of the well-populated Alice/Alicia family (with an overly literal spelling), which gives it the meaning "noble"; the other is an Urdu name with the meaning "protected by God." If you're going with the first derivation, we suggest you stick with the classic and beautiful Alicia.
  4. Amber

    • Origin:

      Word name, English

    • Description:

      Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).
  5. Amethyst

    • Origin:

      Gem and Color name

    • Description:

      As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.
  6. Angel

    • Origin:

      Spanish and English

    • Meaning:

      "angel, messenger"

    • Description:

      Angel is one of those names that has a very different trajectory for girls and boys. As a female name, it was most popular in the US from the 1970s until the turn of this century, almost breaking into the Top 100 at its peak in 2001 but then beginning a long slide down the list.
  7. Anji

    • Description:

      Anji is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Angie, which is a diminutive of Angela, derived from Greek meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' Alternatively, it could have Sanskrit roots where it means 'offering' or could be related to the Japanese name Anzu meaning 'apricot.' The simplified spelling gives the name a modern, concise quality while maintaining the familiar sound. As a standalone name rather than a nickname, Anji has limited usage in official records but offers an appealing alternative to more common Angela derivatives. The name's cross-cultural possibilities make it versatile for diverse families. Anji's brevity and friendly sound create an approachable, warm impression, appealing to parents seeking something short yet complete, with an international flavor that works well across language boundaries.

  8. Armani

    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ermanno; soldier; wish,hope"

    • Description:

      Armani is catching on along with other brand names, and this one is among the most gender-neutral — sitting in the Top 500 for both boys and girls. Its similarity to the likes of rising stars Amari, Arlo, and Amias, along with the more classic Arthur and Giovanni helps it feel more "name-y" than "brand-y".
  9. Ashlee

    • Origin:

      Variation of Ashley, English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the ash tree meadow"

    • Description:

      The Ashlee variation of the megapopular 90s favorite Ashley is best-known as the name of Ashlee Simpson, younger sister of Jessica.
  10. Aston

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "eastern settlement"

    • Description:

      Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.
  11. Axel

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Absalom

    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"

    • Description:

      A classic in its native Scandinavia, Axel has a cool rock 'n' roll flavor in the US, thanks to Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose (born William). With its distinctive letter 'x', it has an effortlessly cool vibe about it, and is currently growing in popularity.
  12. Babe

    • Origin:

      Word name or diminutive of Barbara

    • Description:

      You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that.
  13. Bambi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Bambina, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "child; baby girl"

    • Description:

      Although Disney's cute deer was a male, Bambi has always been used for girls. It first appeared on the charts in 1943, the year after the Disney movie was released. Bambi featured in the Top 1000 from 1954-1964 — a decade where girl names ending in I, like Lori and Teri, were big — and again from 1977-1982.
  14. Baron

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a lord of the realm"

    • Description:

      If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
  15. Bentley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow with coarse grass"

    • Description:

      Bentley, a somewhat stuffy British surname, previously associated primarily with an incredibly expensive English car, has had a recent surge in popularity, thanks largely to the reality TV shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, with Bentley being the name of the son of breakout star Maci (another new favorite) Bookout.
  16. Beryl

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sea-green jewel"

    • Description:

      Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.
  17. Billie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Wilhelmina, Wilma

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      Billie is a tomboy nickname name, part of the growing trend for using boyish nicknames for girls and now destined for stardom along with its most famous contemporary bearer, music sensation Billie Eilish.
  18. Blakely

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "dark wood or clearing"

    • Description:

      Blakely, along with Blakeley, Blakelee and Blakeleigh, is one of the post-Ashley surname names that end with the lee sound so stylish today. Reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter named their daughter Blakesley. These surname-names are among the most stylish English names for girls.
  19. Bob

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Robert

    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"

    • Description:

      Kids love Bob the Builder, but do they want to be Bob the Builder? Bob and Bobby have been out of style since the 1960s, but as vintage nickname-names -- Fred, Archie -- come back into vogue, Bob may tag along. Charlie Sheen used it for one of his twin sons.
  20. Brandi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Brandy, Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "burnt wine"

    • Description:

      Only slightly fewer girls are named Brandi each year than Brandy, 45 versus 57 in the US. Both spellings have their advantages and disadvantages.