25 Bad Baby Names Midwives and Nurses Say They Have Tried Talking Parents Out Of

Having a baby girl or a baby boy? Just starting to look at names for either sex? Maybe you aren’t even having a baby but like expertly-curated lists of baby names with meanings and origins? Check out a few of our recent favorite baby names published by our friends at Mamas Uncut from this great list, and then read the full list for more great names on the same theme.

Mileage

25 Bad Baby Names Midwives and Nurses Say They Have Tried Talking Parents Out Of

Another person described a couple who named their child Mileage, “pronounced My Liege, like you would refer to a King.” The person went on to explain that the “pronunciation and the spelling made me question why i deal with this customer base.”



Mudpiles

25 Bad Baby Names Midwives and Nurses Say They Have Tried Talking Parents Out Of

One medical student told the story of a mom who wanted to name her newborn Mudpiles. “The nurses silently protested and waited a few days. Mom changed her mind,” the med student revealed.

Ski

25 Bad Baby Names Midwives and Nurses Say They Have Tried Talking Parents Out Of

One individual described a dad who wanted to name his newborn daughter Sky, but instead of a Y, he insisted on the name being spelled differently as Ski. One little girl was nearly named for the alpine sport before the mother and nurse shot it down. We understand that having a baby is exciting, but new parents really do need to chill.

See the rest of the top trending baby names from this list at Mamas Uncut for dozens of more names just like these. Plus, don’t forget to check out some of their other baby name lists (they have hundreds) to see if you can find the name that is just right for your baby-to-be.