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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
18 Of The Prettiest Names People Have Ever Heard, In Case You're Looking For Inspo
If you need inspiration for pretty baby names, you're in the right place. In one Reddit thread (which you can see here), people shared the prettiest names they've ever heard, and I'm honestly pulling out my notes app for future reference. From classic names you've probably heard before to names that are a bit more unique, here's what 18 different people had to say: Related: 1."I've always liked classical-sounding names like Calypso, Genevieve, Gwendolyn, or names based on flowers like Rose, Lavender, Lilly, etc." –Trickynitsua212 2."I used to be obsessed with Celeste. Now I like Aurelia." –bedazzledfingernails 3."Elena. It just sounds like elegance in a name." –olivvialily 4."I really like Marisol, it means ocean and sun in Spanish." –justcallme_oli 5."Common in Central Asian countries – Altynai. Translates to golden moon." –No-Chocolate-4334 Related: 6."Charlotte. Classy and timeless." –capnew3480 7."I am always told people like my daughter's names. Eden, Annelie, Hollis, Marcella, and Liliana. Yes, five daughters. It's never quiet in my house lol." –smooth_jello_9497 8."Aurora. It sounds like sunlight breaking through a forest. Plus, you can't say it without softening your voice a little." –princess_kitty9 9."Came across the name Astrid in a book series I read back in middle school (for those wondering: the Gone series by Michael Grant). I haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's one of those names that just flows off the tongue really nicely, and to me personally, it is a really beautiful mix of being a very soft, delicate name and a very strong name with a hint of edge." –ta_beachylawgirl Related: 10."Met a girl at a summer camp once called Genesis. Might also be because I thought she was super cool and had an awesome vibe, but that name has stuck with me." –halfblindgiraffe 11."I always thought the name Alexandra is beautiful (which it is), but when I heard the name Alessandra, I was like 'ooooh, Alexandra's cutesy and demure cousin.'" –sweetness_incarnate 12."While watching The White Lotus Season 2, Valentina bought Isabella a starfish pin and said in Italian, 'Stellamarina.' I thought then and there it was the most gorgeous name I'd ever heard and so charming that it's the word for starfish in Italian!" –MaterialisticTarte 13."Seraphina. It rolls off the tongue like a little melody and feels both strong and elegant." –Delicious_Beach3910 14."Ella/Ellen/Ellie. It sounds like a sunny, quiet room in your grandma's house that's covered in lace. It sounds feminine and soft." –MoopsiePoopsie Related: 15."Met a French girl called Coralie many years ago. We've met only once, but my god, the way she said her name in her French accent." –_Nanno_callsmoke208 16."A friend told me today he was going to name his daughter 'Meadow' when she was born. My spontaneous reaction was, 'Wow, that's really a nice name.'" –steeltownblue 17."One of my old coworkers who was super incredibly lovely was named Olympia, and I love the name so much!! It suited her so much, too, as a bubbly and kind person." –sweetmiilkk finally, "Evelyn. It's my mother's name, and I always thought it was a beautiful name. She's 88 and is a beautiful lady." –Rush58 What other names belong on this list? Let me know in the comments! Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Solve the daily Crossword
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
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The psychological impact of growing up with a unique name - as Trisha Paytas names her son Aquaman
From Elon Musk 's sons X Æ A-12 and Techno Mechanicus, to Nara Smith's children Rumble, Slim Easy, and Whimsy Lou, there is no shortage of celebrity kids with unique names. But as influencer Trisha Paytas names her third son Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon, psychologists have revealed why this might not be a good idea. From your choice of job to how likely you are to get a date, your name can influence more of your life than you might expect. Psychologists call this effect 'nominative determinism', and it is the theory that we are drawn towards life choices that match our names. When surnames first emerged in the 11th century, they were often a simple reflection of someone's career - with names like Hunter, Smith, or Baker. Nominative determinism takes this a step further and argues that someone called Baker really is much more likely to find themselves working in a bakery. However, it is bad news for children who end up with highly unusual and unique names. Studies suggest that people with unpopular names often end up less happy, worse off, and more dissatisfied with their lives. One of the simplest ways that your name might affect your life is by influencing the kind of career you gravitate towards. Psychologists attribute this to a phenomenon called 'implicit egoism', which is the idea that we prefer things that remind us of ourselves. In 2024, researchers from the University of Utah said that this could be why people disproportionately end up in careers which start with the first letter of their own name. For example, their study found that someone called Dennis is more likely to be a dentist while someone called Lawrence might be more likely to become a lawyer. This same effect could explain why Agatha Christie ended up as an author or why Ariana Grande has been spending more time acting than singing recently. People also tend to live in places which match their names, which should mean that London has more Lawrences and Lisas than Arthurs and Alices. That might mean Aquaman could be destined to take up a career in acting and live in Austin, Texas. However, having an unusual name comes with its own set of drawbacks. Some psychologists believe that our names are so key to our identity that having a bad one can have serious psychological impacts. In 2006, a pair of researchers from the University of Michigan found that people who didn't like their names were less well psychologically adjusted. Looking at siblings to control for factors such as background and childhood, people with lower rates of name satisfaction had lower self-esteem, life satisfaction, and spent more time unhappy. The researchers suggested that this was either because disliking their name caused lower self-confidence or their lower self-confidence caused them to dislike their name. In addition to affecting how you see yourself, your name also has a big impact on how others see you. Your name is the first thing most people learn about you and affects both how warm and competent others see you as being. A 2018 study from Syracuse University in New York found that the names Susan, Thomas, Madeline, Kathleen, and Felicia were seen as both warm and confident. Alvin, Duane, Rex, Roy, Mercedes, Vicki, and Trenton, on the other hand, were seen as having low warmth and confidence. Likewise, a study looking at hundreds of thousands of names conducted by the Institute of Psychology in Beijing found that people with names seen as less popular or having more negative connotations were more likely to commit crimes. Experts have warned about the rise in names with violent associations, which could mean bad news for Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's son Saga Blade. Similarly, a German study conducted in 2011 found that people with unfashionable names were more likely to be rejected on dating apps. However, if you are willing to take a risk, having an unusual name could also have some benefits. Another study by the same team at Beijing's Institute of Psychology found that people with a rare name were more likely to have an unusual career such as a filmmaker, actor or judge. That might mean Nicholas Cage's son Kal-El Coppola Cage stands a good chance of following in his father's footsteps. Speaking to BBC Science Focus, lead author Professor David Zhu said: 'Early in life, some people may derive a sense of unique identity from their relatively unique names. 'Parents need to find ways to help the child appreciate his or her uniqueness, perhaps by giving the child a special nickname or frequently affirming the child's unique characteristics.' However, some studies have shown that unusual names can also be associated with increased creativity and higher chances of having an unusual career. That could be good news for Nicholas Cage's son Kal-El (pictured right) Likewise, some research even suggests that an odd name might help people become more creative and open-minded. Researchers at Arizona State University examined the names of CEOs at over a thousand US firms. They found that the rarer the CEO's name, the more distinctive their business strategy tended to be. That could mean Trisha Paytas' children, Malibu Barbie, Elvis, and the newborn Aquaman, might be more creative than your average John or Jane Doe. HOW DOES YOUR NAME IMPACT HOW OTHERS PERCEIVE YOU? A number of studies have found that our names change the way people judge our personality, age and more. In a study published May 8, scientists at Syracuse University in New York asked 500 university students to rate 400 popular names spanning 70 years. Questions came in the format: 'Imagine that you are about to meet Samantha. How competent/warm/old do you think she is when you see her name?' Scientists used their results to assess which names were perceieved as being competent, warm, or a combination of the two. Below are the results: Warm and competent names Ann, Anna, Caroline, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Emily, Emma, Evelyn, Felicia, Grace, James, Jennifer, John, Jonathan, Julie, Kathleen, Madeline, Mark, Mary, Matthew, Michael, Michelle, Natalie, Nicholas, Noah, Olivia, Paul, Rachel, Samantha, Sarah, Sophia, Stephen, Susan, Thomas, William Warm but less competent names Hailey, Hannah, Jesse, Kellie, Melody, Mia Competent but less warm names Arnold, Gerard, Herbert, Howard, Lawrence, Norman, Reginald, Stuart Names of low warmth and competence
