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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘The poor, poor child' people say as mum reveals the X-rated name given to her daughter without knowing what it means
PLENTY of parents opt for more unique names for their little ones, but one young mum has come under fire for the X-rated moniker she gave her daughter. It turns out the young mum had no idea what the word really meant when she set her heart on it, and people have been. left stunned. 2 2 This comes after a Reddit user revealed that her cousin, 20, created her own name by fusing two different names together - except she had no idea the word already means something else. Taking to the online forum, the concerned family member explained that the name came from her grandparent's names, Harvey and Charlotte. Despite the sweet sentiment, the name left the family in chaos/ In the viral post, the Reddit user said: "She named her something so horrific I cannot even call the baby it. "She combined two names and came up with... 'Harlotte'." It turns out no one had any idea what the name would be until it was too late and all the legal documents had already been signed, so no one had a chance to talk the mum out of it. "My mom burst out, "YOU NAMED THE BABY W****???" and my cousin started screaming. We are a loud family, but holy hell,' the Reddit user added. Although spelt differently, the unusual name sounds exactly like the word 'harlot' which, unfortunately for the little one, means 'prostitute'. The Reddit user said she refused to use the name, so used a nickname when she was born, but doesn't know how long it will last. After revealing the name people couldn't believe she didn't know what it really meant. Marnie Simpson reveals first video of newborn baby daughter and very unusual name "I would immediately and INSISTENTLY start calling that child Lottie and never look back," one person commented on the viral post. A second wrote: "If she doesn't immediately change it to Charlotte, she's a bad person for not making things right for her child's future." "It's a shame - I feel this was a lovely gesture that backfired due to ignorance," someone else noted. And another said: "Oh no! Honestly, it's a cute idea and I see where she was going. I assume a lot of 20 year olds may not be familiar with old timey misogynistic insults. "It's so easy to change her name right now though." Meanwhile, others pointed out some other combinations of the name the mum could've picked instead, including Charley, Charvey, Harley, or Harvette. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Young mother accidentally gives baby 'appalling' X-rated name as people say it should be 'banned'
Coming up with a unique and special baby name often means taking inspiration from loved ones, but one mother seems to have taken it a bit too far with her chosen moniker for her baby girl. A Reddit user shared the name that her 20-year-old cousin landed on after she gave birth to her daughter before the family descended into chaos upon learning the X-rated name. Writing in the popular online forum, the user explained that her cousin had decided to create a new name out of her grandparents' names, which were Harvey and Charlotte. But the lovely sentiment was overshadowed by the portmanteau the mother decided to go with. 'She named her something so horrific I cannot even call the baby it. She combined two names and came up with... "Harlotte",' the mortified user wrote. The family were kept in the dark about the baby's name until after the parents had signed her legal documents to confirm it. 'My mom burst out, "YOU NAMED THE BABY W****???" and my cousin started screaming. We are a loud family, but holy hell,' she recalled. 'This poor child. Harlotte. HARLOTTE.' The name bears a striking resemblance to the word 'harlot', a word originating from Middle English that means 'prostitute'. While the word is considered slightly archaic today, the definition remains the same. As the post author said she couldn't bring herself to call the baby by her given name, she added: 'She came out very pink and has a puggy nose so I'm calling her Piglet for now.' Other users who commented on the post had similarly horrified reactions to the name, branding it 'appalling'. 'I would immediately and INSISTENTLY start calling that child Lottie and never look back,' one person wrote. Another said: '99.9 per cent of the time I advocate for to-be parents to keep names to themselves. This is the 0.1 per cent.' Some people suggested that the mother could have named her daughter Charley, Charvey, Harley, or Harvette, if a combination name was that important to her. A user whose own daughter is named Charlotte shared an anecdote about a time when the name 'Harlotte' accidentally became part of their Christmas plans. 'I've shared this before but my daughter is Charlotte and one year the 'C' fell off the little Christmas ornament with her name on it which was unfortunate but also pretty funny (and we fixed it pretty quickly). 'It was amusing as an accident, but on purpose it's just awful.' A number of people advocated for parents to only be able to choose from a list of legal names provided by the government, to avoid such unfortunate naming incidents. 'Sometimes I think of countries that literally have a list of legal names to choose from,' one person opined. 'Some people say that's an affront to their freedoms... but really the list is typically very long and has every typical name known in that language. 'Just bans things like this so kids aren't abused their whole upbringing because their jacka** parents named them Bætmàn.' Another added: 'Oh how happy I am to live in a country where names are regulated and people can't give their baby any offensive names.' Countries like Iceland, Germany, Sweden, China and Japan restrict baby names, only allowing parents to choose from a list of legally approved names, or seek permission from a special committee if they wish to go with something different. In New Zealand, parents are not allowed to name their children anything starts with a number. Some of the reasons for this include protecting the child's welfare and avoiding gender confusion.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
'My cousin gave her daughter worst name ever and I refuse to use it'
A woman has shared her outrage after hearing what her 20-year-old cousin has named her daughter - and she has come up with a nickname for the little one just to avoid saying her name A woman has blasted her cousin for giving her daughter the 'worst name ever' when trying to pay tribute to her grandparents. She explained how her 20-year-old daughter welcomed a baby girl last month and combined her grandparents' names to create a new moniker for her. However, rather than going for the 'obvious' choice, she gave her name a name that could result in her being bullied throughout her childhood years into adulthood. Taking to Reddit, the woman said: "She named her something so horrific I cannot even call the baby it. She combined two names and came up with Harlotte after her grandparents Harvey and Charlotte. "She didn't tell anyone the name idea until after she was named and papers signs. My mum burst out, 'You named the baby wh***?' and my cousin started screaming. We are a loud family but holy h**l. This poor child, Harlotte." She went on to explain how she has given her the nickname Piglet as she's unable to say Harlotte without filling with rage. She added: "She came out very pink and has a puggy nose so I'm calling her Piglet for now." Commenting on her post, one user said: "Charley was right there! Sputters in confusion and outrage for the poor kid." Another user added: "This is a bit old now. I think every pregnant person should receive a free Dictionary and be forced to search all names for meaning in other languages. Case in point, girls named Fanny visiting the UK." A third user said: "In my country, parents can't name their kids certain things. I think the world should do the same." One more user added: "Honestly Harlot is one of the words I think would make a pretty name if it didn't mean what it does." A final user said: "Omg, at least little Lotte can claim she has a Scandinavian name and pray no teacher ever uses anything but the abbreviated version." It comes after another mum sparked controversy after telling her friend how she wants to give her daughter a July-themed name. Taking to Reddit, a woman explained: "My best friend recently found out she is having a girl. This is a dream come true for her. "Her daughter's room is fixed up gorgeous. My bestie is basking in her pregnancy glow and I love it for her. "So last time I was over there, we started discussing her due date which is mid-July. She said she was thinking of July-based names. "I warn you these are all cringe. Rubeigh, Jewelie, Dyeanah, or Liberteigh. I'm very worried for this poor innocent child who's due in a little over three and a half months."
