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Names That Will Curse Your Child

  1. Gaylord

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "brisk, high-spirited"

    • Description:

      Best left on the old southern plantation, sipping his mint julep.
  2. Lovey

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Love, English word name

    • Description:

      This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
  3. Infinity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...
  4. Mercury

    • Origin:

      Roman

    • Meaning:

      "messenger of the gods, quicksilver"

    • Description:

      It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name.
  5. True

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      An inspirational and aspirational word name that evokes ideas of loyalty, faith, honesty, and accuracy, True is a unisex name, which is just slightly more popular for boys. Like an updated form of Trudy and Prue and with the virtuous feel of Grace, Faith, and Hope, True was given to around 200 girls in 2023.
  6. Christmas

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.
  7. Goddess

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Talk about pressure! Too much name for any little girl to bear.
  8. Marvel

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Marvel, now a character name in The Hunger Games series, was a miracle name of yesterday, on the girls' Social Security list until 1941 and reaching a high of 487 at the turn of the last century, when Marva was also in style.
  9. Banana

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Spanish and Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "banana"

    • Description:

      Banana is one fruity name we wouldn't recommend. Pick Plum instead. There is a Japanese novelist whose pen name is Banana Yoshimoto--birth name Mahoko.
  10. Dickie

    • Description:

      Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a standalone name, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, Dickie is more commonly encountered as a nickname. The name carries a vintage quality, evoking mid-century Americana and British culture where such familiar forms were more commonly formalized. Notable bearers include various athletes and entertainers who preferred this friendly variation. Though its popularity as a formal name has declined in recent decades due to potential teasing concerns and changing naming trends, Dickie remains part of naming heritage particularly in English-speaking countries, representing an era when casual, approachable name forms were embraced.
  11. Plenty

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Wishful thinking.
  12. Baby

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Usually reserved as a term of endearment, Baby is likely used as a name when parents have yet to choose an official one but need to register their baby. For a girl, it can be considered a nickname for Barbara too.
  13. Gaylen

    • Description:

      Gaylen is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, though some sources also suggest possible Germanic roots. It's believed to be a variation of Galen, which comes from the Greek word meaning "calm" or "tranquil." Alternatively, it may derive from the Gaelic elements meaning "slender" or "foreign." Gaylen gained modest recognition in the United States during the mid-20th century but has remained relatively uncommon. The name has a gentle, melodic quality while still maintaining masculine energy. It offers parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible a perfect balance of uniqueness and familiarity. Notable bearers include musicians and athletes, though it hasn't been widely popularized by celebrity usage. Gaylen can also be spelled Gaylon or Galen, with each variation maintaining similar pronunciation.

  14. Merica

    • Description:

      Merica is a feminine name that can be viewed as a shortened form of "America" or possibly derived from Latin "merica" meaning "a portion." Some may see it as a patriotic reference in American culture, while others might connect it to variants like Marica or Merika found in Eastern European languages. The name has gained some modest attention in recent years as parents seek unique but pronounceable alternatives to more common names. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Merica has an appealing rhythm and contemporary sound. Its pronunciation is typically MEH-ri-ka, making it accessible despite its uniqueness. The name carries connotations of independence and national pride for some families.

  15. 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.
  16. Ptarmigan

    • Origin:

      Scots Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "name of a bird species"

    • Description:

      Ptarmigan is the common English name for the genus Lagopus, in the grouse family of birds. The name is derived from the Scottish word for the bird, tàrmachan (meaning unknown), with the initial P- added by erroneous association with the Greek pteron ("wing").
  17. Hooker

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "shepherd's hook"

    • Description:

      fuhgeddaboutit.
  18. Generosity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
  19. Tita

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Martita et al

    • Description:

      A diminutive diminutive, too tease-worthy.
  20. Earth

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "earth"

    • Description:

      An early African-American name, along with variation Eartha.