Top 10 Worst British Names
When it comes to unique and interesting names, the British certainly have their fair share. From classic names like William and Elizabeth to more modern monikers like Harper and Mason, British names run the gamut. But not all names are created equal, and there are some names that just make you cringe.Whether it's the overly pretentious names like Peregrine or Tuppence, or the downright bizarre names like Twinkle and Fanny, some British names are just begging to be made fun of. And while many parents may think they're being creative and unique with their name choices, sometimes they miss the mark entirely.
But what makes a name truly terrible? It's subjective, of course, but some names just don't seem to have any rhyme or reason. They may be difficult to pronounce or spell, or they may have unfortunate associations that make them hard to take seriously.
That being said, there are also some names that are so bad they're actually kind of amazing. Who wouldn't want to meet someone named Bartholomew or Bertram? These names may be unusual, but they're certainly memorable.
I agree terrible name
A nothingness names,it's like the parents couldn't be bothered to sober up.
Worse name ever
Another name inspired by Shakespeare's play. It pronounced "Ho-ray-show".
What kind of a name is this? Who would want to call their child this?
Should be lost from existence.
Sound like Japanese name
Why is "Spike" listed twice that is really stupid. Angus is the worst by far.
This kinda makes me laugh really hard. I don't think you should name your children like this
Common strange scottish name for ginger people.
Sounds like a certain female part.
That's Mr. Rigsby's name in Rising damp. Don't know any real-life Rupert's. I wonder what he'd look like.
How do you pronounce this?
A real tongue twister, that repeats the same noise several times
This is definitely a girls name because I mean like I had a bully in middle school called Ashley he was a boy... so it doesn't really make me like the name.
Makes me think of Thatcher.
That's an awful name why would you name your kid that?
It is a name dogs should be called and is named after the worst song ever
Who in their right mind would call their child bert.
Reminds me of that sesame street character...
Reminds me of a toad
What even is this
Donald duck maybe but no person should have this awful name.
Not my favorite name. I can't really picture it on a kid.
Sounds like a good name for a dog.
Its totally a dog name!
I don't know who in their right mind would name their child this, but it's an okay last name (Anne Of Green Gables anyone? )
The name given to the leader of the UKIP party. Even hearing the name makes me cringe.
Who is desperate enough to call their child Ingrid? This should be at number 1 position
Sounds like a plant's name.
Why its fungus
No one should name their child this... ever!
Maybe his nickname would be Pesto!
I'd heard of teddy bears and dogs of this name but when I found a boy called spike, it just didn't work.
, First names as last names what's with this trend?
The singer Adele has just ruined the name for me. I never liked it to begin with but she just brought on an outright hate for the name. Terrible name.