Parenting

21 Bizarre Baby Names We Can't Believe Are Real

ParentingPublished Jan 27, 2017
By Tanvier Peart
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Expectant parents have been known to fall in love with all sorts of baby names. Some moms and dads will choose a title that's been in their families for years. Some will pick one they saw online or in a book, or even just heard in passing. And then there are future mommies- and daddies-to-be who love going against the grain by choosing a baby name that's really ... different. We can neither confirm nor deny if these are good baby names, but hey, it's important to see what's out there!

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Laura Wattenberg is the founder of BabyNameWizard.com, and she's identified a number of baby names many of us would think are fake, but are actually real names people can use -- or are using.

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As Laura notes, "Some [of these baby names] may make [people] laugh, but if so I hope it's in a good-spirited way. Think of them as a fabulous bouquet from America's naming garden. Remember that each of these names has been chosen, with love, by multiple American families -- most of them dozens of times, some of them hundreds or even thousands of times." We guess we'll quiet our disbelief. As the old adage goes: One man's trash is another man's treasure! Curious to know which names made the cut? Let's find out...

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Zzyzx

Once noted as America's strangest baby name, Zzyzx is a title you certainly WON'T hear on a daily basis. Pronounced Zay-Zix, Zzyzx is known as "the last word in the English language" and wins all the name keychains for creativity -- assuming you can find a Zzyzx keychain, that is.

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Gross

Sorry, but it's hard to find something nice to say about a name that means "inspiring disgust or distaste." Gross isn't a baby name idea that would come to mind for most people, but it is a "less than flattering" name option parents can use ... should they like it, of course.

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Velveeta

Wow, oh wow, oh wow -- Velveeta. As BabyNameWizard.com writes, Velveeta is a "household name" some parents might choose for their little bundle of joy. And while you don't need to be tolerant of lactose to enjoy this title, Velveeta is an ultra-rare choice that could be super cute!

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Chubby

Some names are better left as cute family-only nicknames, but it seems Chubby is one some parents actually want to use as an official title. Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard.com notes Chubby is a "less than flattering" boy name that could find its way on a few baby name shortlists. Chubby. Hmm ... maybe?

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Marvelous

Want your daughter to know how "splendid" and "sensational" she is? Name her Marvelous! Believe it or not, Marvelous is a baby name choice full of good spirit and wonder.

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Lex

Look -- up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's ... Lex! Superman fans and comic enthusiasts alike will make room for this villain-inspired baby name on their shortlist. Lex, pronounced LEHKS, is an edgy, gender-neutral baby name that also happens to be the name of Superman's nemesis. It's an abbreviated form of Alexander, which means "defending men."

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Sangria

"Hey, Sangria. Would you mind bringing me another pitcher?" Kidding. Sangria might be a tasty Spanish drink (it's pretty yummy), but apparently it makes for a great baby name, too. Laura Wattenberg believes Sangria is an "intoxicating" baby name that earns a spot on this list.

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Demon

Um, okay -- let's roll with this. If there was a poster child for baby names that represent "the dark side," Demon is definitely it. Defined as an "evil spirit" or "devil," Demon is an interesting choice for a baby name that will definitely turn heads. Parents who like the sound of Demon (we're not here to judge) but don't want to bestow it on their child -- for obvious social backlash -- can also consider the alternative, Demond.

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Charmin

"Cha cha cha, Charmin." Come on, don't act like the jingle for Charmin toilet paper didn't come to mind when you saw this baby name. Charmin sounds like a fluffy and cuddly baby name that offers six-ply strength in the unforgettable department. Laura Wattenberg believes Charmin is a "household name" that will resonate with many moms and dads.

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Perfecto

In case you didn't know it, Perfecto is Spanish for "perfect." Though no child is ever 100 percent perfect, it is a sweet baby name -- and one Laura Wattenberg says is all about the superlatives -- that could be ideal for your child.

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Ferarri

Parents have been known to name their children after luxury cars, but certain brands make for interesting titles to bestow as a baby name. Ferrari is a "garage"-inspired baby name you might not hear every day, but it does have a bit of zip to it. Can you dig it?

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Corvette

If you're a fan of Ferrari as a baby name, there might be a chance you'll like Corvette, too. Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard.com lists Corvette as an unusual but garage-inspired baby name option moms and dads might love. Honk if you agree!

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Stellar

Giving your child a name of opulence and wealth isn't anything new, but this baby name, Stellar, deserves its own stock. Pulling inspiration from the Latin *stella* that means "star," Stellar is an intergalactic baby name choice that's truly out of this world.

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Cinderella

Does this baby name inspire you to sweep a few floors before you're whisked off to a fabulous party in a magical pumpkin? Cinderella might sound like a title fit for a Disney princess, but it's actually a baby name that is in fact quite real. French for "little ash-girl," Cinderella is a unique choice that's definitely a classic.

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Jinx

Jinx means the "one who brings bad luck," but Laura Wattenberg notes that while Jinx is a baby name that's "less than flattering," it is nonetheless a title parents are still interested in using. On the flip side, Jinx was the name of Halle Berry's character (it was her nickname) in the Bond film*Die Another Day*. That has to count for something, right?

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Darth

You know, this baby name kinda makes sense, given all the love we have for *Star Wars*. Darth, inspired by the Sith Lord Darth Vader, is dark, a little eerie, and a baby name that will make you geek out. Though Laura Wattenberg notes Darth as a "fan-boy dark side name," little girls can get in on the action by using the name Darthula.

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Classy

Stay classy, my friends. Should moms and dads want a daily reminder to keep things "elegant" and "stylish," gift your baby girl the name Classy. Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard.com categorizes Classy as a name that represents "the high life." Makes sense to us!

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Satanya

Joining Demon on this list of baby names that sound fake but are actually real is Satanya. Though the name Satanya seems like a baby name from the "dark side," some circles believe Satanya is a positive name with ties to being generous and imaginative and expressive. That doesn't sound horrible.

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Capone

Hey now! Here's a baby that will make you sleep with the fishes if you aren't careful. As Laura Wattenberg notes, Capone is a baby name that represents "the gang" -- as in, the mob. For those who need a refresher course in all things mobster, (Al) Capone was the infamous leader of a Chicago mafia who donned the nickname "Scarface" with marks to match. He was definitely a bad boy and truly gangster.

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Aquanette

Doesn't it feel like we've heard the name Aquanette before? It's an unusual name, but one that flows -- as the baby name Aquanette comes from the Latin aqua that means "water." Should you have love for all things nautical, give this one a try.

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Fairy

All of us at some point believed in magical creatures (maybe you still do), which could make Fairy a top contender for your baby's name. Fairies are fun mythical creatures (seriously, who doesn't love Tinkerbell?) that give us all the feels -- and possibly your baby, should you decide it's the title you want to bestow on your daughter.

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