Every year I take one week to choose all of the names, typically without input from anyone.
This year, I had a slightly different idea. I’ve really enjoyed writing about Cohen and Madison and Apple. I typically discover there’s much to love aboutanyname, even one that provokes strong feelings in others. And so I’ve decided to dedicate the week of July 23 to the Most Hated Names in America.
So far, the schedule looks like this:
- Monday, June 23 – Nevaeh
- Tuesday, June 24 – Jayden
- Wednesday, June 25 – Brooklyn
But then comes Thursday, and I’m stumped. There are plenty of trendy names that fall out of favor quickly, typically those borrowed from celebrities or infamous figures. That’s not quite what I have in mind, though. You might not call your daughter Kimora, but do you really loathe the name?
So which names completes the set? No fair saying Hayden or Zaiden – that’s too easy. And no geezer names, either – they have to be modern, trendy names, ideally ones heavily in use.
Suggestions welcome.
I’ll second Chase. I also dislike Liam quite a lot.
From Emily’s list above, I’ll second Gunner & Cash.
Chase is another I’m not especially fond of.
Mc girl names aren’t my thing either.
Brielle, Cheyenne, Serenity, Dakota, Chase, Gunner and Tucker.
Oh and Landon!
Aww. I wish you had’t removed the Cohen post. I’ll second any of the McGirlsnames, Hailey, Caylee, or Caitlyn. For boys how bout Jackson, Logan, Greyson, or Zander?
Oops – didn’t mean to! It is just another post splinched in the site migration. I’ve restored Cohen … dozens more to go!
Huzzah!
Harlow, McKayla and all variations, Peyton/Payton, and for boys, Mason.
Maybe Braylin (or Braelinn, or Brailynn, or….)?
I vote for all forms of Makayla and all forms of Mackenzie. Destiny is also another good pick for this series.
Agree!
I vote for Bentley and any/all forms of Makayla/Mikayla as well. Ullghh.
Madison, or any name used for girls that ends in -son.