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Names I Would Never Use

BethCrosby87
By BethCrosby87
Updated Mon May 01 2023
Some names that I personally would never use. This is not meant to offend anyone it's just my personal opinion. Many apologies if I do... -Beth
  1. Aahron

    • Description:

      Aahron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, one of the most enduring biblical names. The original Hebrew name (אַהֲרֹן) refers to Moses's brother, the first High Priest of the Israelites. Linguistically, its meaning remains somewhat debated, with interpretations ranging from "mountain of strength" to "exalted" or "enlightened." The distinctive double 'a' spelling of Aahron creates a unique variation while maintaining the name's traditional pronunciation and heritage. This spelling might be chosen by parents who appreciate the historical significance of Aaron but desire something more distinctive on paper. Despite its unusual orthography, Aahron shares the strong, classic appeal of its traditional counterpart while standing out visually on documents and in writing.

  2. Albert

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"

    • Description:

      Albert has acquired a new gloss as one of the top royal baby boy names, a considerable upgrade from its serious, studious image (think Einstein, Schweitzer).
  3. Apple

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Meaning:

      "apple"

    • Description:

      When people talk about unique baby names, Apple is often one of the first examples they mention. Apple made international headlines when Gwyneth Paltrow chose this wholesome fruit name for her daughter. Many have called it ridiculous, but we have to admit, we find it appealing enough to list as one of our top cute baby names. Rocker Bob Geldof named one of his daughters Peaches; Banana Yoshimoto is a hipster writer. Another choice in this genre is the luscious Plum, though for different reasons, neither Prune nor Cherry will fly.
  4. Ashlynn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dream"

    • Description:

      This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
  5. Avery

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the elves"

    • Description:

      Avery is a hugely popular name in the US, especially for girls. But while nearly four times as many girls as boys are named Avery today Avery's popularity is starting to soften for girls while it continues to strengthen for boys.
  6. Banana

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • 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.
  7. Banjo

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "string instrument"

    • Description:

      When Australian actress Rachel Griffiths chose this highly unusual name for her son, many assumed it was a bizarre invention, but noted Australian poet and writer of Waltzing Matilda, Banjo Patterson, is known by this name. Sprightly and musical, it could blend in with Bruno, Benjamin and Joey.
  8. Barnabas

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "son of consolation"

    • Description:

      Barnabas, whose birth name was Joseph, was one of the earliest Christian disciples in Jerusalem, who undertook missionary journeys with Paul the Apostle, His name is a bit Old World compared to the update Barnaby, but could gain some attention as boys' names ending in 's' are enjoying a comeback.
  9. Bella

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Isabella, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"

    • Description:

      Everything ella, from Ella to Bella to Arabella, is red hot right now. Bella is one of the most, well, beautiful girl names starting with B. It carried a hint of a nice Old World grandmotherly veneer, until it became attached to Twilight's Bella Swan.
  10. Biddy

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      A once very common Irish diminutive of Bridget that has unfortunately been associated since the 18th century with a pejorative slang term for an old or fussy woman.
  11. Blair

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "dweller on the plain"

    • Description:

      In the USA, Blair is gaining momentum, rising quickly for the last 10 years and likely to continue to climb. In England and Wales, where Blair has political connotations – calling to mind former prime minister Tony Blair – it is much less common, although it is in use for boys in its native Scotland.
  12. Blue

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      Among the coolest of the cool color names, particularly popular with celebs as a unisex middle name. While most famous as the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy, more than 60 percent of the babies named Blue are boys.
  13. Bronson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of brown-haired one"

    • Description:

      This surname has a modern yet old New England feel, perhaps because of the association with the transcendental teacher and reformer Bronson (born Amos Bronson) Alcott, father of Louisa May. (One-time sitcom star Bronson Pinchot's full name is Bronson Alcott Pinchot.) A more muscular image comes via tough guy Charles Bronson.
  14. Brunhilda

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "armed for battle"

    • Description:

      Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.
  15. Buffy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy. You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an all-purpose nickname now buried in a mid-century time capsule.
  16. Bunny

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny?
  17. Cain

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "spear; possessed"

    • Description:

      Biblical name Cain was, until recently, seldom heard outside of the Old Testament and soap operas. Although Cain's murderous actions will always make this name difficult for some, Cain, Eve and Adam's firstborn, was a farmer - making this a good choice for those with farming connections. Long outshone by Abel, Cain is starting to find a broader audience, helped along by homophones Kane or Caine.
  18. Canada

    • Origin:

      Iroquois place-name

    • Meaning:

      "village"

    • Description:

      Canada is an undiscovered but attractive place-name possibility, up till now a masculine territory.
  19. Caroline

    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Charles

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Caroline is a perennial classic, one of the elite group of girls' names that's ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 and that's been in the Top 100 since 1994. Elegant yet strong, Caroline calls to mind the Kennedy Camelot years and Princess Caroline of Monaco.
  20. Carrie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Carol or Caroline, French

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Carrie lives on mainly on the screen, as the new/old antiheroine of Stephen King's classic Carrie, as turn-of-the-21st-century diva Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The City, and as Claire Danes' Emmy-winning character Carrie Mathison of Homeland.