Anniston
A certain famousFriendsstar a.k.a.
Jennifer Aniston (with one “n”) inspired the double-n version on this surname-turned-first-name.
Top 1000after a brief stint in 2004.
“Parents may like that it sounds like a derivation of another Native American name Dakota.
Like many names with simple sounds, it can also be heard in other languages.
Creed
If you’re a fan of theRockyfranchise, then chances this name rings a bell.
Other inspirations for Creed: the 90’s rock band of the same name and Creed Bratton ofThe Office.
Enter the ‘Achilles’ heel.
Hmm, maybe not such a powerful name after all.
Picking a baby name is never easy.
Between balancing your own opinions with your family’s ideas it’s tough.
And don’t forget complete strangers putting in their two cents!
Think that’s impossible?
(Sorry, boys!)
Though Zayden isn’t featured on the list, it’sgaining popularity.
Grayson
Grayson has been steadily climbing baby name charts since 2002.
But popularity isn’t always a good thing.LiveSciencestated that “popularity often breeds backlash.”
Khaleesi
Naming your child after a fictional character can go poorly.
Its rapid surge was all thanks toTwilight.
But once theTwilightglow wore off around 2010, the moniker lost its shimmer.
Usually names with a sudden spike in popularity don’t last as favorites for long.
Khaleesi, made popular byGame of Thrones, might have a similar Cullen curse.
So, young ladies with “girly” names are often treated in a more feminine way.
And Penny and Sally are about as girly as names get.
Nevaeh
Nevaeh topped the list ofBaby Center’smost hated names.
Also, it’s “heaven” spelled backwards, in case you hadn’t guessed it.
Even though Nevaeh means “heaven”, it might mean hell on the playground.
People tend todislike girl’s namesthat had been used traditionally for boys like Madison and Addison.
Wattenberg said, “It just seemed to grate on people.”
I guess those people would be pretty annoyed bySplash, where the mermaid selects Madison for her human name.
But the name has stayed in the top 100 most popular names since 2010.
Naming your kid after random stuff or brands should be avoided, according to the article.
It can sound pretentious, or half-baked.
Plus, if your child’s name is Bentley and he’s driving around in a Ford Taurus?
That poor kid’s going to get made fun of.
But if Bentley is still a top pick, there’s some hope.
So, if you’re living south of the Mason-Dixon line, get ready for baby Bentley.
If not, it might be a poor choice in a few years.
Cathy
Cathy?
Has Cathy been popular since the50s'?
But if Cathy is already unpopular, why bother to put it on this list?
The study found that online daters didn’t respond as often to people with names with negative connotations.
If Hunter makes people think of violence, it might make poor Hunter difficult to date.
That’s a lot of bad news, all from one unfortunate name.
Instead of sounding pretentious, it is associated with a “lower class.”
The same goes for a whole host of other “Mc” names such as McKenna and McKella.
Is it because we automatically associate it with the golden arches or an old farmer?
In losing their maiden name to marriage, they are instead passing it on to their offspring.
Apparently,Redditusers were not big fans of “creative spelling.”
Sabrina Rogers Anderson ofKidspot.comexplains why it’s bestto stick to the original or most common spelling.
However, maybe we’re better off leaving our children to create their originality on their own.
North
We couldn’t resist adding this celebrity-inspired baby name to the list.
This is not to say that baby North has skyrocketed to the top of the popularity list.
But it has increased its standing.
It wouldn’t be the first time that a celebrity went a little wacky with their baby name.
The thing is, a celebrity kid is born into weirdom.
A “normal life” was never expected of them, nor of their name.
So we might have to give them a pass.
However, North East from Middletown, Rhode Island might get some weird looks at roll call.
Michael
We know.
Sounds weird to put one of themost common names of all timeon this list.
But it’s not alone.
Because baby names are becoming more and more unique as time goes by.
And guess which side is winning?
Destiny
This one was high on Wattenberg’s list of hated baby names for girls.
Destiny, it seems, is a lose-lose situation.
As Julie Ryan Evans fromCafe Momsays, “It’s been around the pole a time or two.”
If the pictures that come up are of women in barely-there attire, then you might have your answer.
However, there are certain names that are at risk for being “too cute.”
SheKnows.comwarns against girl names that end with an “ee” sound.
Names such as Finley, Gracie, Bailey, and Kiley are undeniably adorable.
Same goes for Benji, Brady, and Teddy.
Although I’m sure Teddy Roosevelt’s mother would disagree.
Asharpened shaft shot from a bowas a weapon or for sport.
A pointer to indicate direction.
And according to Kristen Frisa ofBabyGaga.com, this can be harmful to your child.
Tucker
As we know, kids can be cruel.
It’s definitelyincreased in popularityin recent years.
The problem is not the name itself, it’s what it rhymes with.
Elsa
Let it gooo!
Let it gooooooo!!
Well, you better get used to it If you name your child Elsa.
The German name means “pledged to God,” and definitely has a very feminine ring to it.
A Disney princess name is a lot of pressure on a little girl.
Is this guy sly?
Does he take himself seriously?
Unfortunately (or fortunately), your name can influence how people perceive you.
Here’s the funny thing.
According toNameberry, 54% of their users prefer Wolf to Fox.
Just know that a name can hold a lot of power and meaning.
