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Most Embarrassing Names on Nameberry
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Peabody
English
"having the body of a gnat"
Peabody is a quintessentially Waspy surname that your child won't thank you for -- either the pea part or the body part, or the meaning part.
Peeter
Peeter is a masculine name primarily found in Estonian and Dutch linguistic traditions, serving as a variant spelling of Peter. Derived from the Greek "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone," it carries…
Pervis
Latin
"passage"
The perv connection crosses this name off the list.
Pittney
Pittney is an uncommon masculine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from a surname or place name. It may be connected to locations in England such as Pitney in Somerset. The name has…
Prat
Prat is a masculine name with varied origins. In Sanskrit traditions, it can be a shortened form of names beginning with 'Prata,' meaning 'shining' or 'brilliant.' However, in English-speaking…
Pua
Hawaiian
"flower"
Overly teasable.
Rip
Dutch
"strength, might"
The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The only thing that could save it is…
Rude
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…
Schleppy
Schleppy is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a nickname or colloquial term rather than a traditional given name. It appears to be derived from the Yiddish word 'schlep,' meaning to…
Sikko
Sikko is a rare masculine name with potential ties to various cultural origins. In Finnish contexts, it may function as a diminutive form of names containing "Sik-" elements. The name also has…
Tata
Diminutive of any T-starting name
Some sources connect Tata to. variety of origins and meanings, most often "father", but as a name in English-speaking countries it might be a nickname for Tatiana or something similar.
Ugo
Italian variation of Hugh, Igbo
"mind, intellect; eagle"
Ugo is a familiar choice in Italy and France, where it is used as variation of Hugh or Hugo, but also in Nigeria, where it means "eagle" in Igbo.
Urien
Welsh
"of privileged birth"
Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
Vaga
Vaga is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Latin, 'vaga' relates to wandering or being free-spirited, suggesting a person who forges their own path. It may also have connections to…
Walpurgis
German
"strong protection"
Variant of Walburga or Walpurga. In German and Nordic folklore, Walpurgisnacht (St Walpurgis' Night) is when witches and devils meet for revelry.
Whizdom
Spelling variation of Wisdom
Configuration coined by troubled former NBA star Jayson Williams for his daughter.
Willy
Diminutive of William
See WILLIE.
Wood
English word name
Actor Wood Harris, best known for his role as Avon Barksdale in The Wire , brought this one into the lexicon. Wood is Harris's nickname -- his real name is Sherwin David -- but it's the name he's…
Zero
Italian from Arabic and Sanskrit
"void"
Zero has been documented as a given name before, but it's largely familiar as a stage name (such as Zero Mostel, born Samuel Joel Mostel) and comic book and anime characters. Seven boys were called…
Duscha
Russian
"happy"
Seems like a possible alternative to the more popular Sascha, but middle school life would be difficult for any girl bearing this name in an English-speaking world.