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The Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mum-to-be slammed for naming her baby girl after global disaster because ‘it sounded nice'
EVER heard a name that left you completely gobsmacked? A post on Reddit has gone viral after a woman shared a baby shower invite, which revealed the name planned for an unborn baby. 3 Traditionally, parents share the name of their child after it's been born, rather than beforehand. This is usually down to superstition, but also to avoid scrutiny and negativity over the chosen name. Posting in the group r/tragedeigh, the Redditor said: "I'm speechless... "Welp.. I just got invited to a baby shower…" The invite read: "Please join us for a baby shower. Join us to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little bundle of joy. "In honour of Chernobyl Hope." The time and place was redacted but the invite concluded with: "We can't wait to celebrate together." Someone replied: "I refuse to believe this is real lol." But the original poster added: "I have a feeling they don't know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from and said it just sounded nice????" Another was unconvinced: "This has to be fake. There's no way this is real." But the OP doubled down: "Imagine my shock when I received the invite." The OP later explained how the parents of Chernobyl wanted their daughter to be known by the nickname 'Cherry'. I'm called 'selfish' for giving my baby a 'ridiculous' name - trolls say she won't get a job & slam my son's moniker too "I'll let you guys know when I have an update. This invitation was sent in a group chat and was also personally sent to me,' they added. 'I just can't believe they would name a baby girl Chernobyl. I'll gather enough courage to tell them my thoughts.' One comment read: "This has gotta be a top ten worst names posted in the sub." Someone else felt the baby name was finally suitable for the Reddit thread and said: "FINALLY! a child named after a LITERAL tragedeigh!" One person hoped the parents-to-be could be convinced to change their unborn baby's name: "Thankfully it's just the baby shower; there's still time for someone to talk sense into them." But another thought the name wasn't that uncommon: "I worked with a lady named Chernobyl. She went by Che." The struggle of choosing a baby name CHLOE Morgan, a Senior Writer at Fabulous, has revealed her dilemma on choosing a baby name... At 35 weeks pregnant, by far the trickiest part of pregnancy for me in the past few months (minus the insomnia and countless night-time wee breaks!) has been trying to decide on a baby name. The dilemmas are endless... My partner and I went for a private scan to find out the gender as early as we could - partly due to the fact we thought it would make baby naming so much easier because we'd only have to come up with a list of names for one gender rather than two. How wrong we were... I was absolutely thrilled to be told I was expecting the baby girl I'd already dreamed of, but being one of the last of my friends to fall pregnant, I've had countless conversations over the years with excited pals discussing their top baby which I wish I could go back in time and un-hear. With each friend mentioning at least 10 possible monikers, I can't help but feel like several are now a no-go even though I know it's something that none of them would mind in the slightest - it's a total me problem! The debate comes up time and time again on social media forums - can you choose the same name that was a "potential" for a friend's baby? It's a very divisive topic and opinions are always I don't want to be THAT person. While some will argue there's thousands of other names out there to choose from, others will say you need to choose YOUR all, there's no guarantee that person will even have another baby. Then there's also the issue of finding a name you to research it online and read one negative comment amongst hundreds of positives that you just can't shake off. I made that very mistake when I fell in love with a certain name (I won't reveal it because I don't want to ruin it for others!) ...only to see someone point out that it constantly gets autocorrected on a phone to something rather rude instead. So, back to the drawing board we went.. Just five weeks to go and it looks like our little one is going to be known as 'baby gal' for a little while longer! "Kid is going to think it's cool that she was named after a show and then find out the origins of her name, lol," a Redditor remarked. What is the meaning behind 'Chernobyl'? The word Chernobyl refers to the Chernobyl disaster which was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, in the Soviet Union. 3 During a late-night safety test, a sudden power surge led to a reactor explosion and fire, releasing massive amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere. The explosion killed two workers immediately, and acute radiation sickness claimed 28 more lives within weeks. However, around 600,000 'liquidators,' involved in cleaning up the accident, were exposed to high doses of radiation, with various studies reporting that those affected by the blast could be in their thousands. The Chernobyl disaster was a devastating tragedy, meaning it's not a word associated with a person's name. But, there are other meanings to the word Chernobyl. One defended the possible new baby's name, writing: 'I mean, the word Chernobyl was originally the name of a common mugwort plant, a medicinal herb.' They followed up their sentiment with the phrase: 'But there's a reason we don't name children Adol[f] any longer, even if that name was relatively innocuous before 1939.' 'This is so, so bad. They have to be told. Give them a book about Chernobyl as a gift for the baby shower. Because no,' replied someone else. 3
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mum-to-be slammed for naming her baby girl after global disaster because ‘it sounded nice'
Plus, the exact reason why the name is not appropriate NAME SHAME Mum-to-be slammed for naming her baby girl after global disaster because 'it sounded nice' EVER heard a name that left you completely gobsmacked? A post on Reddit has gone viral after a woman shared a baby shower invite, which revealed the name planned for an unborn baby. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The mum-to-be wanted to name her baby Chernobyl Hope Credit: Reddit Traditionally, parents share the name of their child after it's been born, rather than beforehand. This is usually down to superstition, but also to avoid scrutiny and negativity over the chosen name. Posting in the group r/tragedeigh, the Redditor said: "I'm speechless... "Welp.. I just got invited to a baby shower…" The invite read: "Please join us for a baby shower. Join us to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little bundle of joy. "In honour of Chernobyl Hope." The time and place was redacted but the invite concluded with: "We can't wait to celebrate together." Someone replied: "I refuse to believe this is real lol." But the original poster added: "I have a feeling they don't know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from and said it just sounded nice????" Another was unconvinced: "This has to be fake. There's no way this is real." But the OP doubled down: "Imagine my shock when I received the invite." The OP later explained how the parents of Chernobyl wanted their daughter to be known by the nickname 'Cherry'. I'm called 'selfish' for giving my baby a 'ridiculous' name - trolls say she won't get a job & slam my son's moniker too "I'll let you guys know when I have an update. This invitation was sent in a group chat and was also personally sent to me,' they added. 'I just can't believe they would name a baby girl Chernobyl. I'll gather enough courage to tell them my thoughts.' One comment read: "This has gotta be a top ten worst names posted in the sub." Someone else felt the baby name was finally suitable for the Reddit thread and said: "FINALLY! a child named after a LITERAL tragedeigh!" One person hoped the parents-to-be could be convinced to change their unborn baby's name: "Thankfully it's just the baby shower; there's still time for someone to talk sense into them." But another thought the name wasn't that uncommon: "I worked with a lady named Chernobyl. She went by Che." The struggle of choosing a baby name CHLOE Morgan, a Senior Writer at Fabulous, has revealed her dilemma on choosing a baby name... At 35 weeks pregnant, by far the trickiest part of pregnancy for me in the past few months (minus the insomnia and countless night-time wee breaks!) has been trying to decide on a baby name. The dilemmas are endless... My partner and I went for a private scan to find out the gender as early as we could - partly due to the fact we thought it would make baby naming so much easier because we'd only have to come up with a list of names for one gender rather than two. How wrong we were... I was absolutely thrilled to be told I was expecting the baby girl I'd already dreamed of, but being one of the last of my friends to fall pregnant, I've had countless conversations over the years with excited pals discussing their top baby which I wish I could go back in time and un-hear. With each friend mentioning at least 10 possible monikers, I can't help but feel like several are now a no-go even though I know it's something that none of them would mind in the slightest - it's a total me problem! The debate comes up time and time again on social media forums - can you choose the same name that was a "potential" for a friend's baby? It's a very divisive topic and opinions are always I don't want to be THAT person. While some will argue there's thousands of other names out there to choose from, others will say you need to choose YOUR all, there's no guarantee that person will even have another baby. Then there's also the issue of finding a name you to research it online and read one negative comment amongst hundreds of positives that you just can't shake off. I made that very mistake when I fell in love with a certain name (I won't reveal it because I don't want to ruin it for others!) ...only to see someone point out that it constantly gets autocorrected on a phone to something rather rude instead. So, back to the drawing board we went.. Just five weeks to go and it looks like our little one is going to be known as 'baby gal' for a little while longer! "Kid is going to think it's cool that she was named after a show and then find out the origins of her name, lol," a Redditor remarked. What is the meaning behind 'Chernobyl'? The word Chernobyl refers to the Chernobyl disaster which was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, in the Soviet Union. 3 View of the Chernobyl Nuclear power after the explosion on April 26 1986 in Chernobyl Credit: Getty During a late-night safety test, a sudden power surge led to a reactor explosion and fire, releasing massive amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere. The explosion killed two workers immediately, and acute radiation sickness claimed 28 more lives within weeks. However, around 600,000 'liquidators,' involved in cleaning up the accident, were exposed to high doses of radiation, with various studies reporting that those affected by the blast could be in their thousands. The Chernobyl disaster was a devastating tragedy, meaning it's not a word associated with a person's name. But, there are other meanings to the word Chernobyl. One defended the possible new baby's name, writing: 'I mean, the word Chernobyl was originally the name of a common mugwort plant, a medicinal herb.' They followed up their sentiment with the phrase: 'But there's a reason we don't name children Adol[f] any longer, even if that name was relatively innocuous before 1939.' 'This is so, so bad. They have to be told. Give them a book about Chernobyl as a gift for the baby shower. Because no,' replied someone else.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mom-to-be roasted for naming her daughter after tragic event that shocked the world: ‘Felt like getting punched in the face'
Strange, unique, and eccentric names have come back into fashion for new parents, with monikers ranging from bizarrely-lettered variants to the Millennial-led dog names for babies trend — see short, cutesy names like Max, Sadie, and Bear, as prime examples. However, one parent-to-be took these trends to the next level and paid the price: relentless mocking on the Internet. A friend of the parent in question was sent a seemingly innocent baby shower invitation, but after closer inspection, noticed the name, Chernobyl Hope, was especially unique — or, as the Internet dubbed it after the friend posted the invitation to Reddit, 'ridiculous' and 'offensive.' It appeared as if the parents were unaware of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The recipient of this unconventional baby shower invitation posted it to the subreddit r/tragedeigh, where aggrieved Internet users come together to poke fun at unfortunate, offensive, and just plain crazy baby names, particularly where unconventional spelling is involved — hence the Millennial-core 'deigh' epithet. Many replies said they were so uncomfortable with this baby name, they had no choice but to turn to humor to cope. 'I'm sure everyone at the celebration will be radiant,' one user commented facetiously, prompting the reply: 'Speak for yourself. If I were a guest at that shower and heard that name, I'd have a total meltdown.' 'I guess it's a nuclear family,' another user quipped. 'Honestly, if it didn't have the connotation of being a nuclear disaster, it would be a pretty name,' rationalized one commenter, while another quipped: 'Extra points for having the invitation feature an elephant's foot.' Wedged between comments making jokes at this family's expense and users expressing outrage at the name was the only other detail — or semblance of an explanation — the original poster left behind: 'I have a feeling they don't know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from, and said it just sounded nice,' they explained. Overwhelmingly, users reacted to the wild post with distaste. The Chernobyl explosion occurred in a nuclear power plant located in a town (now recognized as being in Ukraine) of the same name, and remains the worst nuclear accident in human history. 31 people died immediately as a result of the incident, per the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but varying studies have produced long-term death tolls ranging into hundreds of thousands of premature deaths as a result of radiation exposure. 'I haven't ever met another person (aside from a cousin) who has been affected by Chernobyl. I was born sick due to it because my mother was pregnant with me and in the area when it occurred,' shared a commenter. 'It has made my life… not fun. Being profoundly disabled at age 37 due to human error… And an error that never offered compensation for all of us who had their lives ruined by it,' the enraged Redditor continued. 'What a legacy. Naming someone after something that has left people with cancer, going through 30+ surgeries just to stay alive, and losing their quality of life. I'm just appalled. Repulsed.' Many commenters also offered the original poster advice for dealing with the profoundly awkward situation. 'Even if you think your relationship with them will sour, at least for the baby's sake, you need to talk to them and suggest they change the name and explain to them what this means, all politely, of course. If they say they will still continue with the name, you can smile and give a thumbs up.' 'Absolutely remove these people from your life,' recommended another blunt reply. Obscene and ignorant as this name choice may be, in many countries, it's not necessarily illegal. In the United States, birth certificate laws and regulations vary by state, but even still, most prohibited names have been disallowed for administrative purposes — monikers in excess of 140 characters and those containing numbers are prime examples. Some states have outlawed names like Jesus Christ and Santa Claus, but as of now, baby Chernobyl Hope is more than fine the government's eyes.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mom-to-be faces backlash for naming daughter after tragic event: ‘Worst I've ever seen'
A baby shower invitation has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after a Reddit user posted it online, revealing the expected child's name as Chernobyl Hope. The name, widely seen as bizarre and insensitive, quickly became the subject of ridicule and concern across social media platforms. The post appeared on the subreddit r/tragedeigh, a community dedicated to discussing unusual and often unfortunate baby names, especially those involving unconventional spelling or obscure references. It was there that the name drew harsh criticism, with many users questioning whether the parents understood the gravity of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. One user sarcastically noted, 'I'm sure everyone at the celebration will be radiant,' while another added, 'Speak for yourself. If I were a guest at that shower and heard that name, I'd have a total meltdown.' The puns continued, with quips like 'I guess it's a nuclear family,' and references to the infamous 'elephant's foot' — a radioactive formation created during the meltdown. Despite the humour, many commenters were deeply disturbed. One user pointed out, 'Honestly, if it didn't have the connotation of being a nuclear disaster, it would be a pretty name,' suggesting the issue was more about context than sound. Also read: 'My role eliminated at Tesla again': Employee claims she was laid off, exposes grim state of job market The original poster explained the situation by writing, 'I have a feeling they don't know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from, and said it just sounded nice.' Others were less forgiving. One Redditor, who claimed to have been directly affected by the Chernobyl explosion, expressed heartbreak and anger over the name: 'I haven't ever met another person (aside from a cousin) who has been affected by Chernobyl. I was born sick due to it because my mother was pregnant with me and in the area when it occurred. It has made my life… not fun. Being profoundly disabled at age 37 due to human error… And an error that never offered compensation for all of us who had their lives ruined by it.' The user continued, 'What a legacy. Naming someone after something that has left people with cancer, going through 30+ surgeries just to stay alive, and losing their quality of life. I'm just appalled. Repulsed.' In response, many offered advice to the friend who shared the story, urging them to have a conversation with the parents. One comment read, 'Even if you think your relationship with them will sour, at least for the baby's sake, you need to talk to them and suggest they change the name and explain to them what this means, all politely, of course. If they say they will still continue with the name, you can smile and give a thumbs up.' Another commenter was more direct: 'Absolutely remove these people from your life.' While many found the name distasteful, it doesn't appear to break any laws. In the United States, naming laws vary by state and typically restrict names that are too long or include numbers or symbols. Though some states prohibit names like Jesus Christ or Santa Claus, Chernobyl Hope remains legally acceptable. Also read: Japanese woman finds boss in her bed wearing only underwear, calls police
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mom-to-be roasted for naming her daughter after tragic event that shocked the world: ‘Felt like getting punched in the face'
Strange, unique, and eccentric names have come back into fashion for new parents, with monikers ranging from bizarrely-lettered variants to the Millennial-led dog names for babies trend — see short, cutesy names like Max, Sadie, and Bear, as prime examples. However, one parent-to-be took these trends to the next level and paid the price: relentless mocking on the Internet. A friend of the parent in question was sent a seemingly innocent baby shower invitation, but after closer inspection, noticed the name, Chernobyl Hope, was especially unique — or, as the Internet dubbed it after the friend posted the invitation to Reddit, 'ridiculous' and 'offensive.' Advertisement 3 Redditors were so shocked by this invitation, as seen in the post, that dozens of users accused the original poster of being a bot or AI-generating this wild story. kittysogood / Reddit It appeared as if the parents were unaware of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The recipient of this unconventional baby shower invitation posted it to the subreddit r/tragedeigh, where aggrieved Internet users come together to poke fun at unfortunate, offensive, and just plain crazy baby names, particularly where unconventional spelling is involved — hence the Millennial-core 'deigh' epithet. Advertisement Many replies said they were so uncomfortable with this baby name, they had no choice but to turn to humor to cope. 'I'm sure everyone at the celebration will be radiant,' one user commented facetiously, prompting the reply: 'Speak for yourself. If I were a guest at that shower and heard that name, I'd have a total meltdown.' 'I guess it's a nuclear family,' another user quipped. 'Honestly, if it didn't have the connotation of being a nuclear disaster, it would be a pretty name,' rationalized one commenter, while another quipped: 'Extra points for having the invitation feature an elephant's foot.' Advertisement Wedged between comments making jokes at this family's expense and users expressing outrage at the name was the only other detail — or semblance of an explanation — the original poster left behind: 'I have a feeling they don't know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from, and said it just sounded nice,' they explained. 3 Another user shared that they have a co-worker named Chernobyl, and added that, understandably, she goes by Che. Getty Images Overwhelmingly, users reacted to the wild post with distaste. The Chernobyl explosion occurred in a nuclear power plant located in a town (now recognized as being in Ukraine) of the same name, and remains the worst nuclear accident in human history. 31 people died immediately as a result of the incident, per the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but varying studies have produced long-term death tolls ranging into hundreds of thousands of premature deaths as a result of radiation exposure. Advertisement 'I haven't ever met another person (aside from a cousin) who has been affected by Chernobyl. I was born sick due to it because my mother was pregnant with me and in the area when it occurred,' shared a commenter. 'It has made my life… not fun. Being profoundly disabled at age 37 due to human error… And an error that never offered compensation for all of us who had their lives ruined by it,' the enraged Redditor continued. 'What a legacy. Naming someone after something that has left people with cancer, going through 30+ surgeries just to stay alive, and losing their quality of life. I'm just appalled. Repulsed.' Many commenters also offered the original poster advice for dealing with the profoundly awkward situation. 3 'Why would you do this to a kid?' wondered dozens of commenters. Wavebreak Media – 'Even if you think your relationship with them will sour, at least for the baby's sake, you need to talk to them and suggest they change the name and explain to them what this means, all politely, of course. If they say they will still continue with the name, you can smile and give a thumbs up.' 'Absolutely remove these people from your life,' recommended another blunt reply. Obscene and ignorant as this name choice may be, in many countries, it's not necessarily illegal. Advertisement In the United States, birth certificate laws and regulations vary by state, but even still, most prohibited names have been disallowed for administrative purposes — monikers in excess of 140 characters and those containing numbers are prime examples. Some states have outlawed names like Jesus Christ and Santa Claus, but as of now, baby Chernobyl Hope is more than fine the government's eyes.
