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Embarrassing Names

  1. Favorite

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Maybe if you're planning to have only one child -- and iffy even then.
  2. New

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      New is a middle name name with meaning: Your baby, after all, is new to the world and you may hope will continue to approach life and experience as if everything is new and exciting.
  3. 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.
  4. Deal

    • Description:

      Deal as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare. It originates primarily as an English surname derived from the Old English 'del' or 'dale,' referring to a valley or hollow. As a first name, Deal has occasionally appeared in historical records but never gained significant popularity. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist quality despite its ancient origins. Deal shares qualities with other short, direct names that have crossed from surnames to first names. The simplicity of Deal makes it distinctive as a feminine name, appealing potentially to parents looking for something unconventional, straightforward, and gender-neutral with historical roots.

  5. Hooker

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "shepherd's hook"

    • Description:

      fuhgeddaboutit.
  6. Gaylyn

    • Description:

      Gaylyn is a feminine name that emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States as a variation of Galen or a combination of Gay and the popular suffix -lyn. The name has English roots and suggests happiness and cheerfulness through its connection to 'gay' in its original meaning of 'joyful' or 'bright.' Popular primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Gaylyn has since become uncommon. It represents a naming era when creative combinations and variations were fashionable. The name has a melodic, feminine quality while maintaining a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common names. Gaylyn often evokes a sense of vintage Americana and mid-century optimism.
  7. Cheerful

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      With word names and modern virtue names such as Sunny, Lucky, and even Blessed gaining in popularity, an upbeat adjective name such as Cheerful seems like a reasonable possibility.
  8. Unite

    • Description:

      Unite is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word meaning 'to join together' or 'come into harmony.' This virtue name carries powerful connotations of bringing people together, healing divisions, and creating wholeness. Unite emerged as part of the broader trend of word names and conceptual names that gained some traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name has a distinctive, modern feel while embodying a universally positive concept. Though rare in usage, Unite appeals to parents seeking names with inspirational meanings and contemporary sensibilities. Its simplicity in spelling and pronunciation contrasts with its profound philosophical implications, making it a subtly powerful choice for a daughter.