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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman Names Baby After Fungal Infection from Brother's Joke List. She Refuses to Change It
A biology student made a joke baby name list for his pregnant sister, including names like Viagra, Hernia and Malassezia. To his disbelief, she chose Malassezia — a name tied to a fungal infection they both suffer from — as the real name for her daughter. Despite his warnings and alternative suggestions, she doubled down, insisting she loves the sound and that 'no one will know.'A man turns to the Reddit community for support after his sister and her husband landed on a highly unusual baby name, despite months of indecision. The 20-year-old poster explains in his post, 'She was determined to find the single perfect name — even by the time of her baby shower (nearly five weeks before the due date), she didn't seem any closer to picking something out than she was at the start of her pregnancy.' Wanting to lighten the mood and help his sister, he decided to gift her a list of joke baby names, alongside a generous present from her registry. 'We have a really close relationship, and it was in line with both our senses of humor,' he writes, describing how the list included names inspired by medications, infections and even unpleasant animals, all of which could pass as 'lovely girls' names out of context.' The poster, a biology student, and his sister, a nurse, shared an understanding of the medical world, making the joke list especially fitting for their dynamic. 'Some of them were a little bit obscure, sure, but I included some obvious ones like 'Viagra' and 'Hernia' for good measure,' he adds, highlighting the playful spirit behind his suggestion. Two weeks after the baby shower, his sister revealed that she and her husband had finally chosen a name for their daughter. To his shock, the name they picked was Malassezia — one of the joke names from his list. 'Outside of the immediate issues (nearly impossible to pronounce on the first try, the 'a--' smack dab in the middle of it, the first syllable being mal-, literally meaning bad or evil), it's also the name of a very common fungal infection,' he explains. The choice of Malassezia carried an extra layer of irony for the siblings, as both have personal experience with the infection. 'One that my sister and I are both genetically predisposed to. One that we've both had multiple times throughout our lives. Her daughter will almost certainly catch it at some time!' he writes, expressing disbelief at the situation. When he pointed out the meaning behind the name, his sister remained unfazed and confirmed she was aware of its origins. 'She said that yes, she knew what it meant, and she knew my list was intended to be a joke, but she just really liked the way it sounded,' he recalls. He suspects her husband may not know the full story, adding, 'I don't think the husband knows what it means — I think he'd reject it if he did.' His sister's rationale for sticking with Malassezia was that the name's obscurity would shield it from scrutiny. 'She says that it's so obscure that no one will ever think twice about it. (Except, you know, when little baby Malassezia turns 14, finds a weird spot on her neck, and goes on her phone to google what it is…),' he jokes. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Despite his efforts to steer her toward more conventional alternatives, his suggestions were dismissed. 'I told her that the name was completely unacceptable, and I was shocked that she chose it. I even suggested some similar names, like Mallory, Azalea, or Anastasia, that would be more acceptable, but she wouldn't hear it!' he shares, frustrated by her resolve. The conversation quickly turned tense, with his sister asserting her parental rights. 'She said that since I'm not one of the parents, I have no business telling her what she can and cannot name her child, and that I'm stepping way out of line,' he recounts. He attributes her reaction to 'pregnancy hormones,' believing she'll regret the decision after her daughter is born. Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Sister wants to name her daughter after a fungal infection – it's all my fault'
Finding the right name for your baby can be a difficult and stressful task. However, sometimes inspiration can come from the most unexpected of places – even from one of your health conditions. Taking to Reddit, one uncle-to-be expressed his concerns about the name of his future niece, who is due to be born in a few weeks. In the post, he explained that his sister and her husband had been struggling to come up with a name for their baby. Despite their due date creeping closer, they were still stuck on a name. For the couple's baby shower, the anonymous user shared that along with giving the expectant parents a crib for their baby, he also wrote a list of joke baby names. "We have a really close relationship, and it was in line with both our senses of humour," he explained in the post. As he's a biology student and his sister was a nurse, all of the names on the list were names of medications, infections, unpleasant animals. Each option 'sounds like' girls names when they are taken out of context. "Some of them were a little bit obscure, sure, but I included some obvious ones like 'Viagra' and 'Hernia' for good measure," he wrote. Two weeks after the baby shower, the expecting couple revealed that they'd finally agreed on a name for their daughter. The Redditor explained: "Malassezia. The baby's name is Malassezia. One of the names on my joke list. "Outside of the immediate issues (nearly impossible to pronounce on the first try, the 'a**' smack dab it the middle of it, the first syllable being mal-, literally meaning bad or evil), it's also the name of a very common fungal infection. One that my sister and I are both genetically predisposed to." Malassezia, also known as Pityriasis versicolor, refers to a group of basidiomycetous (club-shaped) yeasts of the genus Malassezia, which occurs when yeast on your skin multiplies and infects hair follicles, according to the NHS. It's associated with a variety of conditions, including dandruff, atopic eczema (AE)/dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis. As they pointed this out to the sister, she said that she was aware of what the name was referring to. However, she 'really liked' the way it sounded. She also believes the condition is so obscure that no one would think twice about it. Unimpressed, the uncle-to-be added: "I told her that the name was completely unacceptable, and I was shocked that she chose it. I even suggested some similar names, like Mallory, Azalea, or Anastasia, that would be more acceptable, but she wouldn't hear it! "She said that since I'm not one of the parents, I have no business telling her what she can and cannot name her child, and that I'm stepping way out of line. "I think it's pregnancy hormones, and she'll regret the decision very soon after her daughter is born." Several people took to the comments section – with many urging the Reddit poster to talk to his brother-in-law to make sure he knew the meaning of the name. "While your sis is right that it's her parental right, you're not stepping out of line – you're family and you're cautioning her," one person wrote. Another viewer said: "I'd also make a point of telling her husband what the name means." A third wrote: "Any middle school or high school classmate who browses a skincare subreddit will know malassezia yeast. The kids at school will find out what her name means and call her Yeastie. It's going to be bad." Another person provided a different perspective as they wrote: "Is it possible your sister is trolling you back about the baby name? Most of my friends and family have had no idea what baby name they liked until the baby arrived and some still struggled."
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
I jokingly suggested a fungal infection as a baby name to my pregnant sister — and she's using it
An uncle has become the butt of his own joke after his pregnant sister took a list of gag names a little too seriously. It means that one day his niece could Google a fungal infection and find out the hard way that it's also her name. Taking to Reddit, the poster with the username Odd_Age1378 explained the situation. We'll call him Matt. 'The 'ass' smack dab it the middle of it' When his pregnant sister revealed she'd been struggling with finding a name, all Matt wanted to do was help. 'In addition to the $900 wooden crib on her list that I got for her, I gave her a list of (obviously) joke baby names. We have a really close relationship, and it was in line with both our senses of humor,' he explained. 5 An uncle has become the butt of his own joke after his pregnant sister took a list of gag names a little too seriously. Prostock-studio – Both siblings have interests in the medical field. Matt is a biology student, and his sister is a nurse. He wanted to stick to a theme when it came to crafting his list. 'All the names were medications, infections, unpleasant animals. All sound like lovely girls' names out of context. Some of them were a little bit obscure, sure, but I included some obvious ones like 'Viagra' and 'Hernia' for good measure,' he explains. Two weeks later, his sister and her husband landed on a name inspired by his contributions. 'Malassezia. The baby's name is Malassezia,' he bluntly states. (Well, at least it's not the better-known Chlamydia.) 5 'Malassezia. The baby's name is Malassezia,' the uncle said after learning what his sister and her husband named their daughter. kieferpix – I'll save you the Google. According to the University of Adelaide, Malassezia is a form of yeast that naturally lives on human skin. It can contribute to dandruff, atopic eczema, and fungal acne. No wonder Matt has several issues with the name. Firstly, it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. 'Nearly impossible to pronounce on the first try, the 'ass' smack dab it the middle of it, the first syllable being mal-, literally meaning bad or evil,' he listed. 'This should be illegal' 5 Malassezia is a form of yeast that naturally lives on human skin. IgnatiusHarly – But the part that really makes his skin crawl is the fact that he and his sister are particularly familiar with the fungal infection. They've both had it. 'My sister and I are both genetically predisposed to it,' he explained. 'Her daughter will almost certainly catch it at some time!' Matt pointed all of this out to his sister. He insists she knew this was supposed to be a joke, but really likes the sound of Malassezia. He suspects her husband doesn't know what the word means. 5 Malassezia can contribute to dandruff, atopic eczema, and fungal acne. Parkin – 'She says that it's so obscure that no one will ever think twice about it. Except, you know, when little baby Malassezia turns 14, finds a weird spot on her neck, and goes on her phone to search for what it is…' The comment section praised him for pushing his sister to reconsider. 'Malassezia sounds like a Disney villain,' one commenter pointed out. Another advised: 'I'd also make a point of telling her husband what the name means.' 'This should be illegal,' a third added. 5 'She says that it's so obscure that no one will ever think twice about it. Except, you know, when little baby Malassezia turns 14, finds a weird spot on her neck, and goes on her phone to search for what it is,' the man continued. Jasmin Merdan – At a loss for what to do, Matt has attempted to pitch names that sound similar, such as Mallory, Azalea, or Anastasia. She wouldn't hear any of his suggestions. 'She said that since I'm not one of the parents, I have no business telling her what she can and cannot name her child. That I'm stepping way out of line,' he revealed. 'I think it's pregnancy hormones. She'll regret the decision very soon after her daughter is born.'
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'My sister is naming her kid after fungal infection after I told her it as joke'
A man has slammed his sister for wanting to name her daughter after a fungal infection - but some people believe she's simply making him panic for her amusement A man has been left gobsmacked after hearing how her sister is naming her daughter after a fungal infection. The 20-year-old explained how he introduced his sister, 27, to the moniker as a joke - but has been left horrified to hear she actually really likes the sound of it and is intending to use it on her newborn. Taking to Reddit, he said: "So my sister and her husband had been struggling a lot with baby names. She was determined to find the single perfect name-- even by the time of her baby shower (nearly five weeks before the due date), she didn't seem any closer to picking something out than she was at the start of her pregnancy. "I knew she was struggling, so in addition to the £900 wooden crib on her list that I got for her, I gave her a list of (obviously) joke baby names. We have a really close relationship, and it was in line with both our senses of humour." The biology student went on to explain how his sister works as a nurse - and so he came up with a list of 'medical' girls' names as a joke. He said: "All the names were medications, infections, unpleasant animals, etcetera, that all sound like lovely girls' names out of context. "Some of them were a little bit obscure, sure, but I included some obvious ones like 'Viagra' and 'Hernia' for good measure." Just two weeks later, his sister and her husband happily announced they'd finally settled on a name for their bundle of joy. Sharing his shock, he added: "Malassezia. The baby's name is Malassezia. One of the names on my joke list. "Outside of the immediate issues (nearly impossible to pronounce on the first try, the 'ass' smack dab it the middle of it, the first syllable being mal-, literally meaning bad or evil), it's also the name of a very common fungal infection. "One that my sister and I are both genetically predisposed to. 'One that we've both had multiple times throughout our lives. Her daughter will almost certainly catch it at some time!'" Malassezia is a type of fungi that colonise on the surface layers of the skin. He continued: "I pointed it out to her, and she said that yes, she knew what it meant, and she knew my list was intended to be a joke, but she just really liked the way it sounded. (I don't think the husband knows what it means- I think he'd reject it if he did.) "She says that it's so obscure that no one will ever think twice about it. (Except, you know, when little baby Malassezia turns 14, finds a weird spot on her neck, and goes on her phone to google what it is...)" Disgusted, he told her it's "completely unacceptable" to give her daughter this name - and started to suggest similar monikers to try to persuade her to change it. "I even suggested some similar names, like Mallory, Azalea, or Anastasia, that would be more acceptable, but she wouldn't hear it," he added. "She said that since I'm not one of the parents, I have no business telling her what she can and cannot name her child, and that I'm stepping way out of line. "I think it's pregnancy hormones, and she'll regret the decision very soon after her daughter is born. Commenting on his post, one user said: "Is it possible your sister is trolling you back about the baby name? Most of my friends and family have had no idea what baby name they liked until the baby arrived and some still struggled." Another user added: "Dude, she's pranking you." A third user said: "It is horrible to name a child that."
