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Humiliating names

  1. Boo

    • Origin:

      Word name or nickname

    • Description:

      Boo as a first name first achieved notoriety as the name of the child-man in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Arthur "Boo" Radley was meant to be frightening, but only in a simple, non-threatening way. More recently, Boo has been used as the middle name of one of chef Jamie Oliver's children and the nickname in the middle of television's Honey Boo Boo. Boo is also the name of the world's cutest dog and of the adorable little girl in Monsters Inc. In a more basic way, Boo is a term of endearment.
  2. Dweezil

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      One of the oft-mocked Zappa kid names; it supposedly was a nickname his father had for his wife's pinkie toe.
  3. Hyman

    • Origin:

      Anglicized variation of Chaim

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Hyman was commonly used by first-generation Jewish immigrants to Anglicize Chaim, but similarities to terms like heinie and hymen have taken it out of the realm of modern possibility. The original Chaim would be preferable to Hyman.
  4. 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.
  5. Putri

    • Origin:

      Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "princess; daughter"

    • Description:

      A common name in Indonesia that would not work well in English-speaking countries, being too close to putrid or putty.
  6. Birt

    • Description:

      Birt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It may also have evolved as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. In some cases, Birt might be a variant spelling of Bert (itself often a diminutive of Albert, Herbert, or other Germanic names). The name has never achieved widespread popularity but persists in usage, particularly in families with Germanic heritage. Its brevity gives it a straightforward, no-nonsense quality, while its rarity makes it distinctive. The name's simple one-syllable structure contrasts with many longer contemporary names.

  7. Increase

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      One Puritan virtue name unlikely to thrive in the 21st century.
  8. Gar

    • Description:

      Gar is a short, strong masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish Gaelic, it means 'near' or 'short,' while in Old English it referred to a 'spear.' The name also exists as a shortened form of Edgar or Garfield. In nature, the gar is a prehistoric-looking fish known for its toughness and resilience—characteristics that may appeal to parents seeking a name with rugged overtones. Gar's brevity gives it a punchy, memorable quality uncommon in contemporary naming trends. Its simplicity makes it distinctive in an era of longer names. Though relatively rare as a standalone name, Gar has a straightforward masculinity and cross-cultural versatility that might appeal to parents looking for something both traditional and uncommon.
  9. Ladasha

    • Origin:

      Modern invention

    • Description:

      A name used mostly in the 1980s, incorporating the Russian nickname name Dasha.
  10. Candida

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.
  11. 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.
  12. Trigger

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "releasing device; to initiate"

    • Description:

      This name might be too, well, triggering.
  13. Dix

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "tenth"

    • Description:

      Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.
  14. Krystal

    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.
  15. Siouxsie

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "alternative spelling of Susie"

    • Description:

      Familiar due to the English musician Siouxsie Sioux, singer of the 1970s-80s rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Apart from its complicated look, the inclusion of the Native American tribe name Sioux in this name feels inappropriate by today's standards. Stick with Susie or Suzie.
  16. Mayhem

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "chaos, disorder"

    • Description:

      You're really asking for it with this one.
  17. Kasino

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "casino"

    • Description:

      Debuted in 2020, when it was used for six baby boys. All the same, gambling isn't an appropriate theme for a baby name.
  18. Princess

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      Part of the trend for formerly canine royal names; this is one a little girl might love—up till the age of eight.
  19. Tiny

    • Description:

      Tiny is an endearing feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It directly references small stature or youthfulness, deriving from the English word meaning "very small." Historically, it often served as an affectionate nickname for Christina, Martina, or other names ending with "-tina." As a standalone first name, Tiny remains quite uncommon, sometimes chosen for its sweet simplicity and distinctive quality. The name peaked in limited usage during the early 20th century but never achieved mainstream popularity. Tiny conveys qualities of delicacy, charm, and uniqueness, though some may prefer it as a nickname rather than a legal name.

  20. Saad

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "help, support"

    • Description:

      A traditional name in the Arabic world.