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Humiliating names

  1. Latrina

    • Description:

      Latrina is a feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns in the mid-20th century. The name may have developed as a variation of names like Katrina (a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure') with the 'La-' prefix that became popular in many modern names. Alternatively, it could represent a feminine form of Latrell or be inspired by the Latin word 'latrina.' Despite having phonetic similarity to the English word for a type of toilet (derived from Latin), the name's usage suggests it developed independently as a melodic feminine name. Usage patterns show Latrina appearing in records from the 1950s onward, with peak popularity in the 1970s. The name has a rhythmic quality with its three syllables and flowing sound, characteristic of many feminine names ending in '-a' that have been popular throughout various periods.
  2. Velva

    • Description:

      Velva is a feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Velma, which has German origins meaning 'determined protector.' Alternatively, it might relate to Latin 'velum' meaning 'veil' or 'covering.' Velva has a soft, vintage quality reminiscent of names popular in the early 20th century. The name reached its peak of modest popularity in the United States during the 1910s-1920s. Today, Velva is quite rare, offering a distinctive choice with a gentle, nostalgic charm. Its soft consonants create a delicate impression, while the name still carries a sense of substance and history.

  3. Sextus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sixth born"

    • Description:

      Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement.
  4. Freek

    • Description:

      Freek is a masculine name with Dutch origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the Germanic element "fred" or "frid," meaning "peace" or "ruler." Common in the Netherlands and occasionally found in Flemish-speaking regions of Belgium, Freek is typically pronounced "frayk" rather than how it might appear in English. The name remains uncommon outside Dutch-speaking countries. Within the Netherlands, it has maintained modest popularity as a straightforward, unpretentious choice with historical roots. Freek conveys a friendly, approachable quality while still carrying traditional masculine energy. The name's simplicity and connection to the widely valued concept of peace give it enduring appeal, though its pronunciation in English contexts may present challenges due to its spelling.

  5. Dominance

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "control, power"

    • Description:

      Used for the first time in 2020. At least he could always go by Dom.
  6. Demon

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "evil spirit; familiar spirit"

    • Description:

      Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek name, meaning "the people".
  7. Comfort

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "comfort"

    • Description:

      This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.
  8. Saad

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "help, support"

    • Description:

      A traditional name in the Arabic world.
  9. Shooter

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "person who fires a gun; member of a sports team who scores goals"

    • Description:

      More than 300 babies have been named Shooter in the US since 2002, which, depending on who you ask, is arguably about 300 too many. One of the violent names for boys that have gained traction in recent years, the most optimistic view perhaps is that parents were thinking about sports or honoring a family connection to the militiary when choosing this name.
  10. Howl

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Howl joins the wild new gang of names with attitude to spare: We're talking Rebel, Rogue, Wilder, and Wiley. Howell makes it much more genteel.
  11. Billion

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      The second most common numerical -illion name, after Million. Probably because of the outdated nickname Bill.
  12. Lord

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "loaf-keeper"

    • Description:

      If it's royalty you're after, stick with Earl or Prince -- this is too deified.
  13. Trigger

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "releasing device; to initiate"

    • Description:

      This name might be too, well, triggering.
  14. Kulture

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group"

    • Description:

      Rappers Cardi B and Offset gave the truly unique word name Kulture to their daughter in 2018. Its message is more inclusive and artistic than such elevated celebrity baby names as Saint, Reign, and Sir. Kulture may refer to a creative culture or a social culture. The baby's middle name is Kiari, which is dad Offset's birth name.

      Kulture is one of the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.
  15. Jermajesty

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.
  16. Rude

    • Description:

      Rude is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins, found primarily in Scandinavian countries and parts of Central Europe. Despite its potentially problematic connotations in English, the name has entirely different associations in its native context. In Germanic languages, it often derives from elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf' or serves as a short form of names like Rudolf (famous wolf) or Rudolph (famous wolf). Pronounced roughly as ROO-deh in its original form, the name has declined in international usage due to its negative English meaning. Historically, it was more common in the medieval and early modern periods before English became a global language. Though rare today, Rude represents an example of how names can carry vastly different cultural associations across language boundaries.
  17. Bloodrayne

    • Origin:

      Video game name

    • Description:

      BloodRayne is a series of action-adventure video games, but the heroine's name is actually Rayne, a much more usable appellation for a non-vampire, non-animated child. We hope no-one uses this for their child.
  18. Krown

    • Origin:

      Variation of Crown, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Krown broke through the charts in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Corona means "crown").
  19. Brain

    • Origin:

      Misspelling of Brian

    • Description:

      Brain is not a name, it's a misspelling of the long-popular Brian. What's really astonishing is not that it made the Top 1000 at all but that it hung on there for 25 years, from 1965 through 1989, Brian's heyday. All we can say is: sad.
  20. Empress

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "Female ruler of an empire, consort of an Emperor"

    • Description:

      Yet another noble name to join King, Prince, Princess, et al. The name Empress was given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year.

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