What's in a Name

[Knotical]

In many cultures, to varying degrees, names can have a powerful connotation to who a person is, or who they will become. Then there is the American culture where people either choose nonsense to use as a name for their child, or something that was unwisely considered. Either way, there are legions of kids in this country who have been saddled with a noogie/weggie inviting name because their parents that it would be "cute" or "clever."

What names have you come across that fit this category?

The purpose of this thread is two-fold. First, is to share some unintentionally humorous names. Second, to highlight that many names can have unintended consequences, and we as parents should be mindful when choosing names for our future children.

 

[Knotical]

I will get the ball rolling. I am not sure if you heard of this one, but Jermaine Jackson, of the Jackson 5 named his first born: Jermajisty.

 

[Claudya]

In Germany that kind of crazy naming of children is called "Kevinism". Because it started with lots of parents naming their sons Kevin, which was not a usual name for German kids in those days.

The worst case of Kevinism I ever came across was a trio of siblings that were all baptised in the same service in my church. Their names were Amon, Aeon and Anima.

 

[Knotical]

Fans of Japanese animation, perhaps?

 

[Deborah13]

Well this one isn't anywhere as bad as your's.

Reece, for a little girl. Of coarse we call her Reece's pieces but it's OK she just as sweet.

 

[Claudya]

Fans of Japanese animation, perhaps?

Yeah the first thing that came to my mind was whether those names are inspired from some Final Fantasy game or so.

Here's a good article about that German phenomenon and its consequences for the kids.
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979237813

 

[Knotical]

It is interesting that the name Kevin is used in this derogatory way since here in the states it is considered a "normal" name. Not that I have ever heard of any specific meaning behind it, but there are plenty of men here with that name.

 

[Claudya]

It is interesting that the name Kevin is used in this derogatory way since here in the states it is considered a "normal" name. Not that I have ever heard of any specific meaning behind it, but there are plenty of men here with that name.

Well it's not really the name itself. It's because it is associated with uneducated lower class people. Just like Justin, Mandy, Cindy, Chantalle, and some others.
And I've met many people (young parents afflicted with Kevinism) that confirm the stereotype!
But if I'd meet an American or British or Canadian guy named "Kevin" I probably wouldn't think anything negative about him because of the name.

 

[thisnumbersdisconnected]

Phonetically, the name was said aloud as "[FONT=&quot]Pă’-juh-muss"

Spelled out, it was Pajamas.

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[jasoncran]

female pronounced fa mal e