Namesakes again

Aida
Charlie (surname Brown)
Eva Sade
Ezekiel
Kurt and Russell
Lauren Ashleigh
Logan Tiberius
Mandela and Isolde
Marquise
Nezi
Romeo
Ruddock
Wynette

Runs in the...

Demi, Jye and Tynan
Kennedy, Barkley and Avery (all girls)
Zeke, Kipling and Finnegan
Maverick Wayne and Khealee
Renay, Emerson-Paris and Stephanee
Denai and Kaede
Jaden Mary and Kendal Joan
Reed, Nymie and Elif
Simon-Peter, Poppy-Grace, and Samson-Leo
Kuuta Jaye, Bronya, Capri and Adler
Darnel, Mariah, Britney and Luis Jnr
Aidan Badr, Sander and Denzel
Bohdy and Jaylen

Gimme a T!

Taane
Taisha
Tameah
Tamela
Tate Asa
Tayha
Teleya Brandina
Teloria Sherelle
Thad
Theodula
Tiahn
Tieve
Torren
Tosha
Tralee
Trena
Trenia
Tyren

Encountered today:

Caylynn
Lark-Marie
Rhyce
Badyn and Saxon
Lulu Belle
Cayden

Jumping Joleicia!

Jyden
Jolie
Jenalynnmarie
Jie
Jobie
Joleicia
Jacie
Jal
Jayger
Jotham
Jolin
Jarell
Jaygen Bo
JuLinda
Joley King
Jamelia
Joash

B is for...

Balian Augustus
Baylin
Berekai Riano
Bernardica
Bijou
Binny
Blaire Alice
Bodhi Jaiha
Boh
Braelyn
Brayden Denali
Brielle
Briet
Brinly
Brodene
Brodylee
Bronya
Broyden

Rrrrrrrrrr

Raelyn Agatha
Raiquel J.
Rashaun Conelious
Rata Oliver
Rayanee
Rayelle
Rayhanna
Rebus Gilbert
Remme Kihya
Riby
Rixon, son of Zahn
Romilly Lucy Ita
Roshnara
Royrie
Ruby Bechet
Ryker Kale
Rylan Jone

Spell-fest

Alyissa
Arlyn Symonn
Braidan
Imojhen
Kelleigh
Klintyn
Konway
Krystyna
Laighla
Layth
Letischa
Maicee
Maxxim
Mekenna
Morgaine
Mykaylah
Nikila
Rhyley Imajean

Shhhhhh

Shailynn, Sydney and Savanna
Sharina and Reigan (twins), Tayvin and Tarrant
Sharra, Naleea and Haylaa
Sheedy and McKeeley
Sheldon and Tobi
Shara
Chandelle
Shayla Teanu
Shaynee
Chanelle
Chantelle Desma
Shylynne
Shelee
Chezmun
Ardelina Chernette
Amaya and Shanae

Devilish!

Daja Tisha Armour
Darvi
Daryan Less
Daskarzine (gotta be fans of Cold Chisel)
Delaney Shae
Delicia
Demi Myrtle
Demock
Denisha
Deshnee
Deslee
Diamanta
Dilana
Dinny
Donneiko Germichael
Donnelle
Dorea
Dyzhia Iree

Mmm...

Maariesya
Mack Dinwoodie
Madyn Raye
Makaya
Malaika
Maray
Maren
Marketa
Marlee Jame
Mataya
Mazzy
Meaden
Melisse
Mercades
Merete
Mikaylee Janae
Milanda
Millique Astasia
Mirianna
Mitchell Michael
Mocuisle Murphy
Monishea Jorja
Myla

-yn, -on

Alaesha and Jaedyn
Remington
Bevlyn
Cherelyn
Jamasyn
Siencyn
Emma Jon
Brecon
Ellyson
Arden and Lawson
Breadon
Mackade Addison
Stanton
Aeron
Barrett Rybon
Camden Alison
Jace Egerton
Jevon
Jeyton
Reon
Tyron

Ah.

Amalee and Taliah
Nyah
Sahara
Dalanah Almetta Shyntecia
Meleah
Ashah and Kaijah
Aliyah Sharntae
Jaelah
Atahliah

E...F...G

Ebrina
Edna Keshwana
Ellyanne
Else
Elstina
Emilius
Escorcia
Ettie
Evorie
Fizelle
Flynt Milroy
Frais
Garthia
Gaynor
Geb Leon
Geessiena
George Mate
Gideon Lutias
Glacie

N...O...P...Q...

Naden
Naish
Namaaraalee
Nance
Natahan
Natilia
Natisha
Nemesia
Nikhil
Nolynn
Noviah
Nuree
Oceana
Odessa
Oleina
Olivera
Pandora Fayre
Paulann
Pervaneh
Petalynne
Queenie

L...

Lakenya Chrishada Rena
Langue
Latisha
Latoshia
LaTrice
Lawana
Leicha
Leita
Lichelle
Lily Bibi
Livana
Lowana
Lucetta
Luciella Acacia
Lyalla
Lynaire

Sibling rivalry

Cailey Teegan, India and Corbin
Yazmyn and Ryley
Tavarna and Jayda
Jaylum and Kynan
Zahlia and Judson
Jorin, Joshua, Jacob and Javen
Braeden and Breanna
Shayden Rex and Symara
Ammelie and Lawson
Aiken and Tarant
Kamila and Jakub
Madison Monroe and Slater
Camden and Quinlan
Farlie, Wick, Mack and Thurso
Phoenix Rayne, Hunter and Khrystian
Lowenna and Peran

Coming soon to a strip club near you

Unfortunately these girls fail the president/stripper test:

Harper Gypsy
Havana Rose
Misty

and my fave:

Aurora Temptress

There must be insanity in the water

Jemppara Jessie Joy
Zephyr Garnet (boy)
Lewise
Dasha Lee and Mikkinlee H (twins)
Tahleya
Amaiya Neela
Lex J
Kire
Watkin
Bryanna and Jaimee
Kevern
Jay and Jayden
Melody Oyindamola
Jorja Iolandra
Deamanthe
Mackenzie Calais
Aaliyah Jae, Lachlan and Kasharn
Kaitlyn and Justyn
Miia
Jayleen
Tanille and Chelsey
Jodan
Candida
Derwent
Millee
Jacksyn
Kalen
Roelina Bianca Olimpia
Jyden
Tameka, Avah, Masey London and Jay-Arnee
Clynt

Still need a dictionary?

Jaykub
Daimeon
Jayk
Abbegail
Zacharie
Ehva
Sheridyn
Tanyia
Annagh
Eeva
Taegen
Jesce, Royce and Benjahmen
Aryka
Daneel
Kathee
Joycelyn
Alic Reegan
Jayed Debra
Dorrian
Peda
Mechele
Aylssa
Kamron
Fae

Need a dictionary?

Jaxan
Izack
Julz
Madderson
Neomi
Jacolyn
Patrisse
Liticia Drew
Leslee
Angelea
Katee
Miya
Zhane
Xzavier Chase
Renai
Deklan
Sherrill
Jhett
Jemah
Urshala
Wilba
Dustyn
Cidnee

One family

Datrick, Tourious, Lareez, Chundrnea, Nahmed, Dione, DeQuarn, Quianna, Dequendra, Syncere and Takyia

Thanks 'rents

Shapelle Lexii, Jaxsen, Khyle, Beau, Jesse and Dillon
Taneisha and Kyenan
Lirit, Chaka, Zimba and Milo
Anari, Brae, and Calee Grace
Layla, Jaykob and Izack Aryn
Dakota Skye-Lee, C.J, Jordy, Taneesha and Taysia
Brayton and Baden
Lili and Poppy
Drake and Hunter
Makenzie Slayde and Beaudn
Clancy, Mack, Posy, Spencer and Jessamy
Tallan, son of Allan
Dayle and Jaydyn
Saxon, Ashton and Kynan
Ginja, Jaden, Kobi and Willa

Ty-ty-ty

Won't these sibs get confused?

Tyla and Ryder
Tyla and Tyson
Tyler and Ryley
Tyler and Taylah

Confusion reigns

Zac and Jack
Bradley and Braden
Tehya
Cordell
Alyrah
Lelou
Kasia
Zak Izaiah
Wolfie
Dyllan
Floss
Valoree
Heleanor
Aspen
Karalyn
Stirling
Aerynne
Moren
Jordyn, Braedyn and Taneisha
Leuca
Heaven-Lea

Nothing to add

You know, we see a lot of names that we think are worthy of being brought to your attention, and are frequently surprised by our finds. The followng family, however, leaves me speechless. Ladies and gents, I give you:

Laquida, Dequarn and Wykeemn

Nope. Nothing to add.

??? From Z to A...

Zaccheus
Jai, Jaimi and Jaida
Tenielle, Tarhnie, Jakeb, Breegan and Ashtyn
Oindrila
Samaya, Anessah and Kyleb
Maxym
Lizelle
Capilana
Kensie and Mackensie
Kaitlyn, Morgyn and Ashlyn
Alora

Surname as first name? Can be confusing...

Rothwell
Sloan Aimee
Bailey Tremaine
Bryson
Carlin
Deegan
Montgomery
Carsyn
Grenville
Emerson Rohaan Reginald
Moreton Quinn
Creaghan
Rourke
Kennard
Theardon
Gresley
Jensen
Marlowe
Purdey
Kingsley
Kimble
Deakin
Jarvis Fraser
Sampson
Fletcher Jarratt

Herbs is one step too far

We've noted many examples of elements of nature being used as names, but really, the line should have been drawn some time ago.

Lulu Oleander and Emerald
Cassia, daughter of Coriander
Cosima Celery, daughter of Lucasta
Alice Elizabeth Snowball
Autumn Raine
Cinnamon
Clover and Amabel
Juniper Anne
Primrose Poppy
Reef
Stone
Wren Anaya
Farah and Willow
Lily and Holly
Raven and Jade (guess which is the boy?)

That name sounds familiar...

Ben Harper
Bo
Brooke Tayla (I really hope she has a brother Tim)
Chanel Mariah
Dawson
Denzel
Elly Maye
Guinevere
Jack and Jill
Jackson Brown
Jedd Flanders
Lachlan Che
Leia
Leila Philasteen
Wesson

A is for...

Abbyanne
Abriana
Alajajuan Quinnzel
Aliqua Darcy
Alzander
Ametrine
Amilie
Annane
Annigail Nickyla
Anona
Arishika
Arki
Arliah
Athanasia
Aujaney Breeaja
Avalene
Avalon Lilly Utaenia
Avari
Awen
Ayten

X marks the spot in today's notices

Joah
Xhaiden
Jet (girl)
Ares and Xen
Cobey (girl)
Zakari
Bayleigh
Xara
Treanna
Shylie, Shyla Kazy and Jaelah
Makyra
Mark-Anthony
Trilby
Xylia
Sabian
Liberty Rainbow
Boudicca Xanthe
John-Paul Francis Xavier
Max Monet
Harper Fox
Lomax
Maxton
Excelsior Maze
Jacobus Axel
Jaxon Arjay
Saxton Kole
Sonny Dixie
Charleise
Chavva
Takoda Xaeryn, Tenille and Zaera
Maison
Meiren
Xavier and Xander

K - initial of choice

Kahlile
Kaiah
Kaileen
Kaiya
Kaiyden Lawerence
Kaizea Orielle
Kalev Amadeus
Kalland
Karenza
Kartia
Kasha (boy)
Kaydn
Kaylin
Kearsey
Kedric
Keerphi
Kelsa
Kendrea
Keo
Keyana
Khian
Kintara
Korbyn
Kreighton Warda
Kukika
Kyam
Kyara Morghan
Kyler

How did Robert get through?

Jho and Jarman
Mannix Leigh and Astyn
Jaysena, daughter of Jaysen
Rhyan and Mandii
Tylajane and Jaiden Jay
Nikkol and Jazzmyn
Tyler and Taylor
Arizona, Brandon, Connor, Devas and Ettain Therese
Chayse, Blayne and Kaedin
Jezz, Jahi and Shae
Rose and Violet (twins)
Zanthe Kathlyn and BZ
Maiysn and Maddisyn
Corbyn and Bodhi
Jaylan and Tiahna
Jett Breese, Trey and Scout
Luella Michaelina Marlie and Mercedes
Saachi and Samsara Llewellyn Vonne
Tireni and Shaylen
Cleodie Malvina Nino and Robert

*sigh* some days it doesn't pay to read the paper

Laynee
Croix
Nevan
Dayton
Edyta
Carval
Tiziana
Gracyn
Garnet (boy)
Ednisa
Kesley
Peyten
Aldea
Keirstyn
Joedi
Merindi, Deline and Naurita
Chaya Mikita
Sonny, Tarquin and Jett
Melohdee
Jaharn Mackenzie, Rylan and Keason
Jenai
Cruze
Talan
Cavill
Mykaela

Fruit is in. Just ask Apple.

Ella Blue. "She received her middle name in honor of her Papa's love of Labatts Blue and blueberries."

Named for a beer and a snack. Nice.

Sh-ch-sh

Shakyla
Shanice
Shanique
Shantara
Shaquita Shaquon
Shenae
Shenay
Shey
Shauna Sunshine
Sholto
Shyanna
Charlie Clasina
Chasidy Mercedes Lefaye
Chay
Chera
Cheresse
Chezney
Chrishelle

Ta-ta-ta

Tahnea
Taine
Talan
Talee
Taliya
Tamaryn
Tamasyn
Tameeka
Tamra
Tamryn
Taneeshka
Taniel
Tanika
Tanisha
Taralye
Tarneisha
Tayah
Taylon
Tayne
Tayre

TGIF

Shayleia Ashlyn
Tahlia Tara
Ruby and Jade
Iriga Ignatius Karimi
Jayk
Jozlyn
Kenna
Carter LaRue
Kelsey and Chisholm
Makita and Makayla
Arlen Meyer and Ethan Blayne
Kadin
Reagan Beth
Paige Rhys (is this a boy or a girl?)
Tandra Milene
Charlton and Gretal
Bailee Jaxon and Jaala
Jannik
Corey and Rory
Neredith

It's the new Caden

How many ways can you spell...

Caeley
Kaye-Lee
Caleigh
Cailey
Caelie
Cayley
Chaeli
Caely
Kaleigh
Kaeli
Kaylee and Kelly
Kahlea
Kailey

UPDATE
Kayley
Kaley

What were you inhaling?

Tresche
Mayme
Alyane
Cael
Erianne
Kaycee
Shianna
Shaelen Makinna
Chancer
Derrell DeShawn
Baiden
Kaija
Arienne
Merewyn
Keanin
Orysia
Kymette
Emese
Nevena
Putu Indo
DJay

What were you smoking?

Puriena
Tamika Annique
Adelphia
Pravina
Julissa
Amari Gabriel (girl)
Kenslea
Taylee
Tanasia
Ocea Indigo
Jaewyn
Tavae
Jennise
Vada
Shalene
Jaisha
Ezri
Kieralie
Thecla
Jalen
Allexus Joi Siven

What were you drinking?

Montique
Bodie
Kelvene
Nevah Darci
Desta
Treyton
Jai Balin
Elfie
Nerreene
Jedidiah
Marquis Quadale Peoples
Xiani Sapphire
Merelda
Keeah
Tahnysha Khye
Shaidale Kurtin Davalt
Janaki
Siannah
Kelby
Mille
Jodene

What were you thinking?

Navi Heather
Nektaria
Jenessa
Avena
Cadence Star
Sheralee
Telia
Cherine
Ronelle
Kabakian
Shardia
Rodrequez Antanidus Jones
Harlow Bernadette
Miliana
Aldan
Bethia
Sterling
Soncerae
Nycora Troy
Willa Endellion

A B C or the story of how (not) to spell

Anekah
Braedyn
Darcee
Eboni Somer
Fynn
Izach
Jaz Vivieene
Jobe
Jorja Joyce [Jones]
Khristina
Leyah
Maksem
Natarlie
Naythan
Peat
Sophea
Trentt

Hit and miss

Sherelle
Manania
Aaden
Darrick
Kip
Jeffery-Charles
Evelyn Velvet
Linieta
Zashka
Jorga
Bryceton
Elsina
Karlia
Darshy Roman Wharton
Tenisha
Ceridwen
Raywilliam
Akala
Cheralyn
Mateen

More wobbly spelling

Jorgia
Alixandra
JKhobi
Valoree
Micheyla
Tahlya
Benjimin
Lezlie
Jaimmes
Meschell
NiNa
Ryann
Kahn
Madilynn
Siahna
Zeana
Kaytlyn
Taylar Laraine
Jenapher
Helaina
Keni
Andrae
Mishell, known as ShellE
Ahmanda
Ashleah

Shaky orthography

Linkin
Aniika
Danese
Iaian
Beril
Gem David
Zoye
Kyall
Trayci
Montana Alecksia
Michal
Lewy
Deserie
Austyn Glyn
Mackenzee
Kheely
Breannah
Karlton
Donise
Lukis
Alexsa
Gherold
Kaetlyn
Shellee
Lincholn

Friday funnies

Rylan and Taleisha
Marianiet
Daylo
Bailea and Jye
Georja
Taya Mya
Bernece
Kellan
Crystalee
Nikkayla
Kijana
Azalia Ky
Lysander Leo
Lucien Digby
Jago
Taleisha
Raykwan Lamara
Arivonne Epiphony
Kimbra
Heaton
Khiana

More from the WTF file (yes, it's a big file)

Itekka
Nnenna Chijioke Florence
Orial
Jantina
Seisia
Sarnia
Ayanna
Jaden Jason [Jaede]
Devolas Marquis Rome
Marnina
Alora
Tarelle Jermaine
Rovina
Bithia
Raegan
Alize Azeline
Gysbert
Tyeisha Renne
Kai Tana
Katika
Caralee
Dreau
Tiarnee
Mulakaim
Jaylen

Random entries in the WTF file

Jace
Schae
Phoenix Ngahoia
Birana
Chardon
Makysm
Delysse
Tarika
Casson Janina
Keeta Nicole
Tammin
Madoc
Keiarna
Royston
Annagail
Chelize
Arya
Chidera
Jenice
Robayne
Jaycek
Bayden
Baxter Lenard
Kaelem
Delwyn

Boy or girl?

Yes, I know that some names can be used for boys AND for girls. Most, however, are associated with one OR the other. Confusion ensues...

Abbe (is that meant to be Abby or Abe or the French for 'abbot'?)
Aidan (girl)
Alexis (boy)
Anthony Frances
Augustine Paul
Berkley and Sydney (girls)
Brandyn (boy)
Chandler (girl)
Clancy Eloise
Elkanah (girl) (biblical name, HUSBAND of Hannah)
Geordie (girl)
Jai Tatum (boy)
Jaspa Sean (girl)
Jessie Xavier (girl)
Jonte (girl)
Kabe and Brody (girls)
Matilda Jules
Nicola Geoffrey
Nikau Tanara (boy)
Nikora (boy)
Ryan Faith (girl)
Tarran (girl)
Tennessee (girl)

Kewt spellynge

Or not so cute...

Hana Sharlott
Lincon
Eleesha
Anji
Rhilea Lenice
Tylar
Madilyne
Nayt
Kalan
Rabehka
Willeam
Jeremey
Izayah
Eryne
Taygan
Calleigh
Davyd
Braidyn
Lilee
Jaimes
Saije

Friday is family time

Xzavia and Tymanie
Jem and Nash
Cadell and Dempsey
Tarkin, Daylan and Jaydin
Memphis Scarlett, Sienna and Yardley
Jordy and Yordy (twins)
Kaylan Brahe and Duran
Lorenzo Dorian Shailen, Tatijana and Anjali
Braidyn, Keilib and Rahni
Houston and Hudson
Jarrah, Edyn and Rylan
Shanae Rain and Ebanie
Aarian Jay and Keyan
Phoenix and Star Anielka
Albert, Arthur, Alfred and Alexandra
Gypsy, Seychelle and River
Jaz, Jed and Raef
Mahlee and Lilee
Brae Tanner and Chayse
Tenzin and Zanthi
Loki and Kai
Kalel Carter and Jaylan

Back IIII

Zaklina
Nea
Agnes Bo
Mylo
Baye Mary Gray
Shae (boy)
Arseny
Summer and Sonny
Cash
Jye, Kye and Ashton
Khaleila
Dakotah
Tabitha Tiger Lily
Minington
Duke
Havana Skye and Khyan
Kiedan
Caelie Rain
Ayrton and Oscar Bogdan
Lynanna
Parrish, Piperlily and Mayarose

Back III

Neikeishia, Kiarna, Tahlia, Teniqua and Zac
Spike Riley
Kaiyha Ferne
Jet Sophia
Jessiah Xan and Zann
Gaylia
Sir Harrison Larry
Trinitey
Haelee
Jyrelle Lyle
Aloizy
Joe-Anne
Shakeehah R-Jay
Zoe Apple
Alinta
Jacklyn, Shaelyn and Kaitlyn

Back II

Tayvius
Loghan
Lorient
Melijah
Trechelle
Riliegh
Corvin
Dolce Mikayla
Miacoda Gwen and Jacomo
Keysha
Nikayla
Josslyn Maxwell
Keahna
Verrell and Gautier
Cahill and Molone
Adrey
Oakley
Geordan
Brenten, Clarisse and Marnee
Shyla
Donyaele
Raegan and Cheynee

Back from hols

Having neglected you all while off in warmer climes, we return with a veritable feast of gasp-worthy names, for your delectation.

Flora Myrtle Shelmerdine, Coco, Wilhelmina and Banjo
Ptolemy and Xanthe
Finbar Cosmas
Kiplan Emsley
Faustina
Humphrey Olav Berkeley
Dwelle
Abigale
Abigayle
Jaggard
Taelah
Addisen Sharee
Zarne
Chaeli
Travys and Izabela
Gaius Christian
Joses
Isellah
Etiennette
Caelan Rose

Random brain fuzz

Taylin Mackinli
Haidee
Princess Taleya Leigh-Lesley
Broc
Dayle
Fox Bastien Edwin
Ardyn
Pepe
Chaise Ella
Chelsy, Kaitlynn and Makayla
Taeya
Yvia
Deven and Monae Kathleenann
Tennent Millah Mercy, Baxter and Mortlock
Tyanna Evanthia and Nastarsya
Hunter Narice (girl)
Kahlan (girl)
Elvira Uxia
Khadinya Quintarna
Tobian

More?

Shayda
Teoni
Jodelle
Mostyn
Billee-Fae
Euphemia
Taneasha
Quatisha Talani
Briyona Amigean
Alyona
Kaleo
Domontell Devenier
Daly Harrison Zed
Baylin Jaye
Jai Tiger
Teahne
Roko
Coco DArcy
Kylynn Joy Killing joy?
Charlie Buster

Random selections from the WTF? list

Ryken
Brynlea Alyx Jameisyn
Isaiah Avraam
Haley Dezarae
Hannah Starshine
Duthie
Tayla-Amanda and Ciarn Just how do you pronounce that anyway? Key-arn? Sharn? Che-ahn?
Tanie
Shaelee
Lyra
Gemelle
Talfryn
Tera-Lee
Bow Dusty
Seraph Angelus
Denene
Jodeen
Tanaya Monet
Wilfy
Kaleigh
Mountier
Jaia

Lost the baby name book, so used the atlas instead

Genoa
Denva and Jaden
Kenya and Mossman
Eire
Indiah
Rhodes
Navarre
Aspen Jayde
Denver
Indiah Bleu
Malo
London Elise
Avaloa
Elinya
Addison Dallas
Dakota Misty
Fairfield
Indya Skye
Delphi
Berlin Christina
Millan
Kiama
Tully Ira
Boston Garnet
Kent England

Family feud

Octavian and Winifred Olympia
Jacynta, Benjamyn and Matylda
Merinda, Mailey and Essie
Grayson, Dorian and Abriana
Leilani Belle, Orlando, Dante and Bonita
Xayla-rae, Inigo and Affrika
Raiden Fisher, Jahvon, Miller and Tige
Myah and Narah
Breanne and Baiden
Ethyn Xander and Sabre
Bishopric Philip, Genesis and Xavier
Cadence and Jamieson
Khylan Presley, Dakoda and Maddison
Silas and Titus
Cade, Ebony-Rose, Tamika and Destanie
Leigham Lochlain, Laearna and Eleecia
Spencer Darius and Meadow Rain (twins)
Georja and Jaimee
Satini and Gigi Sanna
Orana Lilli-Bess and Yindi Patrick
Sisley and Liri

Mac-mania

Variations on the Mc/Mac theme abound - mostly for girls, singularly inappropriate as it originally signified 'son of'. I've thrown in a few riffs on the long-running 'Michaela' theme too, for good measure.

McKain
Mekaela
Maguire Jaym (girl)
McGeorge
Mali Mckenzie
Mckinniss
Mikayli
Dylan Mackenzee (girl)
Mack
Mackenzie Rule
Mackie
Macsen
Macalpine

Monday-itis

Suffering severe Monday-itis over here. Finding names like the ones below doesn't help.

Mykhayl
Dustee
Miriama
Baxter and Garrick
Madilin
Torin
Athan
Terence Patrick David Capability
Charlee Emjay
Coco Malin
Celestin Stasys
Nazareth
Rhylee Jaeda
Taneeshka
Wynston
Trezna
Ludo
Ace
Belle Callula
Harley Blue
Lexis
Tegan (boy)
Nelleika
Marlow Rose
Diesel James
Taleigha
Lashaya and Taleisha
Jemaya, Tynan and Kohan
Avalon Rose
Pippa Eyton

Random sample II

Zippy
Klancie
Zanthie
Lusia
Neda
Marshia
Elliot (girl)
Ellinya
Philarney
Charlii
Carter Slade Meirion
Dakota Richard
Cheridan
Kaelynn
Tertia
Rosebay, Hector, Tallulah and Kiki
Inigo and Jago
Anahí
Ingried
Ambreen
Katrin Landon
Melaine
Tyrus
Allory

Random sample from today's papers

Kahtie
Tarsha Madyson and Keahrna
London Harley
Chanelle
Indigo and Summer Poppy
Cartier Luna
Lyta
Chrystal-Lea
Dathan
Tiahni
Keigan, Jaxson Rafe and Trae Baylen
Caiden, Liana and Koby
Eire, daughter of Wednesday
Tenielle
Marley (boy)
DArby
Paisley
Shayleigh
Mynette
Macaylee
Tatum Monet
Bodi Hudson

Friday fun

Albee Esther
Cailey Scotia Mari
Millygrace
Jiordayne Paige
Rilee and Jorden
Ashford
Jayke Baylie
Venissa
Maris (boy)
Chontelle
Leyah
Taihla
Taelah
Dainis
Malakeh
Noe Issak
Chaise
Bayldon
Malakhai
Abbygail
Cabot
Grady and Darcy
Marlow
Lesieli
Clancy
Lyam
Taila
Khristle
Natthen
Tiffane

Then again, trees and animals aren't much better

Audrey Plum
Briar
Clover
Indigo-Rose
Jack Russell
Jarrah
Meadow
Myst
Narla Bear
Ocean
Oleander
Poppy Honey
Rhayne
Sapphire
Savanah Skye
Savannah Rain
Sky Tamren
Summer Lilly
Summer Rainbow
Summer Skye
Sunny Joseph
Thea Firefly
Winter
Zinnia

Nouns do not a name make

Call me crazy, but calling a child Bliss or Cherish seems to be setting up some fairly fierce expectations for that child. And don't get me started on the wisdom of Kage...

Aria
Blade
Bliss
Chayce and Sawyer
Cherish
Choyce
Ever
Jett August
Jonathan Desire
Journie
Kage Brodie and Balsam
Lyric
Maverick
Paradise
Pax
River Fisher
Saxon Lily
Steel
Sterling
Trew (girl)
Zephyr Lorax Weka

Argh! My eyes, my brain...

Valanthea
Jaxin
Axl
Sydnie
Clancy Rayner, Dulcie and Paschale
Zakk
Lakia
Darcye (boy)
Jailen Jake
Jon-Vere
Shanaye Lauree
Javi
Trafford
Samuela
Chilli
Nivia
Tarrant Hunter and Keely-Shaye
Tippa
Leilan Ianca
Foffy
Ellouise
Keelin
Danyle
Diaz Mackenzie, Melroy and Tarrant
Coco Lucca
Talisha
Kreena
Tysne
Leia
Rowlene
Taleea
Kailis and Kelsi
Myeisha
Shadai
Telea
Shaelea
Jyden
Ryland
Khyle and Baylee
Blaxland

And my vote for family of the day:
Kaedilei Mercedes, Jaimen Calaeb, Isabellah Angeleise and Marley Izaac

Jackpot! Or should that be DjakPau't?

Monday's sweep of the papers is usually pretty fruitful, but I have to admit, today's crop was crap-tacular. Here's just a few of my faves.

Tremayne
Bryanne
Sawyer D
Acacia
Larryssa
Marlowe and Ferris
Ceanna
Ostin
Aleira Jazmyn
Tempest Charlotte
Otto Isa
Nemesia
Djoymi
Jahzara
Jazynta
Cypress
Terelle Zaaher
Sebastjan
Kaman
Blossom
Trea Nubbi
Ultan Seaghdha
Patrik, Kristofer and Lora
Joya
Rieley
James, John and Jaidyn
Aivlene
Kanyon, Kavarn and Zayde

Rainbow Brite

Ada Blu
Amber and Jade
Amber and Sienna
Amberly
Bianca Weiss
Bleu
Greenleigh
Poppy Aviva
Teal Piper and Prue Amber (ooh *two* themes for these charmingly colourful children)

Random thoughts on a Thursday afternoon

I'd like to suggest that more thought has gone into the posting of this blog than into the selection of these names. But I could be wrong.

Ziggy
Shikera Santia
Coreena
Siovhan
Merlot
Kashia
Sassafras Oscar and Victor Bebe
Jareth
Victoria Bitter
Giules
Ocean, Athenea, Charisma and Charliese
Elecktra
Zen

What today's papers threw up

Odin
Merlanne
Janepher
Liezl
Tyler, Kyle and Dylan
Taya Reeann
Tiara
Jack Daniel
Elijah Jai (say that quickly)
Shakailah-Jayde
Tamisha
Jamon
Dillon Eve
Kendyl
Ike
Arwyn Diara
Chanel Karin, Bailyn and Indianna
Kesava and Veda
Janay
Suzhanna
Koda
Zavier
Antida
John Kerry
Oriella, Celeste, Kiara, Aleese, Tomas and Shanaya
Augusta and April
Caicee
Kerby
Sirelle
Delice
Charlette Kayeleen
Levene
Drake
Cadogan
Mackinlee
Oakley Sun and River
Sienna Tulip
Valdemar
Caieta
Metasebia Mehari, Nathan and Bruk
Harlene

And a few more for good measure

Joven Ashton, Moxon and Conrad
Rylan Dayne, Jarrah and Edyn
Kolton Shawn and Kaylen
Shadow and Dakota
Samone and Dearne
Jaymin and Kallen
Alaitz, Ellora and Devereaux
Romney Robin and Laella
Jabez, Brock and Taylor-Jane
Niko John, Milan and Valentina
Aelheran and Cynan
Cestyll Letitia and Dinas Jack
Keelan and Mya
Emerald and Emelia
Wyndham, Walter and William [W___]
Jarnai and Jaiselle
Sheldyn and Dallas
Teah and Tazen
Amon, Danyon, Asiah and Nate
Peyton and Dakota

Since we've got a theme here...

...let's milk it for all it's worth...

Hubie, Archie and Tallulah-Plum
Piper, Jaxson and Phoenix
Arthur Weston, Xanthe Georgia and Elvis Boyd
Colville and Brooklyn
Cruz Heath, Layla Jewel & Charlize Sienna
Caedence, Taegan and Beckett
Dash and Tallis
Aela and Jinaya
Rylie, Kiarnie and Talis
Teakin and Jailen
Lexine and Ptolemy
Sheldyn and Theron
Teja and Kade
Josh, Johnathon, Jordon and Joel
Amiriya, Bailey, Jarvis and Liana
Bowen Warren and Koebe
Theo, Omi and Hespera
Maddyn Skye, Serone and Sage
Ellah, Jaidyn and Taylah
Kahnye, Jessicatahnee and Royelle

Family time again

Those families keep popping up, so we'll keep reporting them.

McFarlane and Porsha Dawn Gryffyn
Tereza and Terenzo
Kaelie and Tamikah
Ottolina and Wilkie
Kiah and Tyrian
Emersyn and Kolten
Tullia and Jaala
Rohnan and Lanarose
Sage, Tully and Poppy
Alexin and Thalia
Jedd, Harleigh and Rylee
Jett and Ivy Rain
Seriana and Posirio
Hunter, McKenzie and Naish
Zaidyn and Paris Linzi
Brehanna and Tarkyn
Kaarlo and Shiloh
Keria and Bastian
Talyssa, Nakita, Harrison and Breea
Bayleigh and Satine

Did someone say celebrity namesake?

For the purposes of this segment, the term 'celebrity' includes persons both real and imaginary, and objects including, but not limited to, cars, hotels and television stations.

Orpheus
Ethan Hawke
Aida
Danton
Aphrodite
Kia
Em Teevee
Che
Electra
George Harrison
Lleyton
Harrison Hendrix and Jewel
Amon
Jeronimo
Ryker
Sade
Tenyson
Bodhi Ky
Chevelle
Mykelti and Cayden
Charlize Darwin
Ritz
Nero
Woody
Elwood (but no Jake)
Indi Mattise
Billi Piper
Jett Hendrix and Lulu

To make up for the recent silence

OK, have been a bit slack in the blogging department recently, so here's a bumper crop for you.

Zhara and Sage
Draike
Heyden
Bracken
Rome
Gisselle Nevaeh
Tineka
Remzi
Kelleen
Kaylan
Bridie Brady
Atalia
Terra Jade
Jamin
Jorgi
Kier and Ky
Koda
Joirdan
Cayley
Brierley
Donha, Brearna and Kyran
Jaine and Mikhailey
Jol
Shean
Sterling
Amethyst
Shyla
Niah
Cohyn and Kayd
Loiselle

Family funfair

Millie and Lily
Latisha Shae and Jakobe
Codii and Aish
Kenzie and Jolie
Nyria and Kadyn
Mannix, Bailey and Jamieson
MacAllister and Hunter Eastaugh
Aidyn, Tody and Jai
Zed and Vienna
Shaani and Rubi
Moesha and Jarryd
Sonique and Mardisol
Sage Jenifer, Lili and Willow
Nimrod and Kristoffer
Rhyannon, Jordannah and Summer
Tremaine and Summer
Indy Jazmyn and Jorja
Kymm and Merrick
Tristian, Blair and Kyan
Ashton, Logan, McKenzie and Rylee
Espen, Grayson and Torben

But wait! There's more...

Carter, Boadie, Trey and Layne
Ahren and Ayleen
Kienna and Milani
Kaydence Nala and Landen
Indyana Caia, Tayla and Jordyn
Mac, Mungo and Moya
Tiarni, Cody, Marlee and Tayah
Jett Ryder and Cruise
Shenai and Dakota (boy)
Te-arka and Caidan
Jensen, Zaiden and Kynan
Camdyn and Siella
Mischa McCauley, Hunter and Maison
Parker Boyne and Jaxon
Starly K.C and Saxby
Khai and Brittaney
Colson and Larsyn
Axel and Ajax
Madisen Jynae and Kyah
Lexi Storm, Blayd, Brodi, Jordan and Taylah

Still more family fun

Kalell and Kailan
Blaze and Beau
Lelaina and Rihanna
Tayah Ashlin and Addisyn Myah
Kylah, Taleah and Caeden
Sashia, Chanelle, Calen and Josch
Shaylah and Nyah
Harrysen, Teaghan, Brittaney and Claudiya
Osias and Tucker
Rafferty and Bailey
Tahnique and Mahalya Jaede
Louella and Jed
Kodee, Atalia and Tiannah Rubi
Karlu, Indiga and Malachi
Aspasia and Xanthe
Traverse and Brady (one boy, one girl - you guess which is which)
Jaylah and Noah Talon
Ludlow and Fenston
Tane and Kian

More family fun

Cherkira, Nikkia and Parys
Kaleisha and Jacynta
Austyn and Keeleigh
Orysia and Anderson
Rylea Cadyne, Cadyne and Callam
Saxyn, Kailum and Zacrey
Jaymie, Taneesha, Bailey, Ashlyn, Caden and Charlee
Kailey and Jacey
Kaelem and Stevie (girl)
Tyran and Shanelle
Darrion, Taleena, Kaidyn, Anaeya Lyree, Jeriah Jevon and Tarrin Malachi
Angel and Zaria Sky
Shellee, Ryleigh and Delaynie
Jazmyn and Tiahna
Elwood, Tiarn, Sam, Sunny and Jet
Heaven and Scout
Coco and Indi
Kyarah and Aynsleigh Myles

Family ties

Continuing an occasional series, fondly titled “How low can that family go (when choosing names)?” OK, so it’s not the snappiest title around, but I’m sure you get the drift.

Jayven, Ayden, Rylan and Takeya
Mikali, daughter of Mik
Tyreece and Aaliyah Jai
Charntae Lace and Sahara
Jazsmin and Danaka
Lilli-mae and Gracie-Jo
McKai and Zahlia
Asher and Devlin
Ayleigh and Braedan
Jacobie and Metai
Summa Tahli and Madee
Tiarn, Emi and Macey
Romilly and Lysander
Chantalle and Trelise
Olympia, Fernanda, Allietta and Ilona
Cael and Cavan

Monday-itis

*sigh* It's Monday again. Here's a little something to get you through the day.

Miya
Vinson
Zhanara
Cleive
Genine
Nichelle
Bailie
Tobee
Jaykob
Grayce
Silei
Bamber
Loveday
Bindi-Jane
Kadin
Brylee
Triana
Jethro
Tamasyn

Vocational naming

I'm familiar with vocational training, but draw the line at vocational naming. Especially when we have this fond family as an example: Trapper and Hunter. Someone else will have to do the gathering.

Random harvest

A few choice appellations from newspapers this week:

Isis
Melleah
Brystan
Ronice
Menzie Killian
Country
Kaiya Rain
Tylah-J (boy)
Ulalemamae
Siesiea
Romilly Tana
Mareroozee
Keighan Eyre
Jenill
Berkly Tagg (son of Desrae)
Aristea

Brightened my day...

Slim pickings from the newspapers today: Cahlia Jaide, Brookelyn and Jaxon, Kenisha.

Fortunately I was introduced to: Raynault, Moses and everyone's favourite Greek historian... Plutarch.

Spelling bee - the boys

Note the strong presence of extraneous Y and I.

Braedyn
Fynn
Iaian [Old MacDonald had a vowel...]
Jaimes and Tomas
Jaimmes
Karlton
Keni
Lewy
Lyam
Naythan
Saije
Tylar
Willeam

Spelling bee - the girls

Some lessons in how to misspell girls' names:

Abbygail
Alexsa
Alixandra
Beril
Danese
Deserie
Eboni Somer
Helaina
Jenapher
Khristle [does anyone else read this as gristle?]
Lezlie
Lilee
Madilyne
Mishell, known as ShellE [Fan of LA Story? Or thought it was a documentary?]
Trayci

Hyphen hype

Newsflash! Hyphens don't automatically add klass! Just ask...

Sapphire-Rose
Mi-Lahn
Aarnia-Rose
Cosmo-Rae
Lilyan Rosella (Lily-Rose)
Ernie-Gene
Harlan-Burke
Jaimee-lee
Lee-Annon
Shaz-ann
Vince-Leckie
Lucy Louise (Lu-Lu)

Oh, and random apostrophes aren't much better:

Mard'e (boy)
Ti'Ana

Friday on my mind

F-F-Friday...WTF names with an F.

Anfernee Tymarco
Fifi
Finnian
Mafra Musgrave
Talisha Froney
Tavish Montague Frey

Th-Thursday

It's Thursday, so our list of names today all contain 'TH'. Yeah, I know, my brain is fried, but there are so many bad names out there, and so few ways to categorise.

Bethia
Blythe Olive
Demontre Nathanoel
Rathael
Taelan Garth
Thalia Cheyanne
Thomasjay

Choosing a pattern

I wonder if some parents inadvertently name their children according to a pattern because of their taste in names, or if the rhyming or other cutesy patterns or themes are deliberate. Must be harder than choosing wallpaper.

Abi and Kobi
Alaia and Kaia
Alyx and Ellyn
Amberly and Yarralea
Audrey, Bridget, Camille
Brodie and Brianna (parents Brett and Bronwyn)
Charlea and Leah
Comfort, Harmony and Destiny Joy
Emelie and Amelia
Emma and Gemma
Ethan and Bethany
Indigo, Storme and Cruize
Jai, Jesie, Jak and Jordan
Kylie and Kylah
Liberty and Hunter (surely polar opposites??)
Mason, Mikayla, Mitchell and Marcus
Oren, Merin and Kyrin
Sawyer, Hunter and Chase
Star, Jett and Java
Tanisha and Tanaya
Tony and Antoniah

Namesakes ahoy

Names can reveal a LOT about a parent's hopes/dreams/wishes/interests.

Brando
Brooke Tayla
Brooke Taylor (Gee, that's a goodie. Sorry, couldn't resist)
Cara Italia
Cleanthe
Courtney Paterson (Courtney and Paterson is a well known car dealership in Melbourne, where this girl lives)
Darwin
Dylan Thomas
Grace Kellie
Orion
Presley Payton
Rockey
Sarah, Jessica and Parker
Shanelle
Tarka (that would be Tarka the otter??)

Recent sightings

My most recent school visits have yielded a nice crop of unyewsual names / spellings. Here goes:

Tamrin (also Tamryn)
Lawren
Paryssa
Zephy
Karlea
Vlad
Ellyett
Jakem
Keyane
Rijanan
Fallon
Atlanta, Dakota and India (City, state, country...complete the series. Will the next child be Europe or Antarctica?)
Rynelle
Alekzandra
Breannon
Jebriel
Eulalie
Teisha
Blaz
Mirlinda
Merinda

Spelling for dummies II

And furthermore, Your Honour, the list K-Z:

Kaeleb
Kahli
Kartya
Kayn
Keiralee Jaide
Kelsi
Kelvyn
Kennedi Lois
Kienan Rian
Kiyara
Konni
Leasa
Loghan Jorja
Loki
Maegen
Mikaila
Oliva
Oliviae (boy)
Paem
Patryk
Payge
Rachal
Rhyse
Rose-Merie
Rubee
Ryon
Sabastian
Safea
Samual
Torii
Tyler L J
Yolunda
Zavier
Zoi Taniel

Spelling for dummies

I know I moan a lot about creative spelling, but I think I have just cause. I present to the court the following list (A-J) as evidence:

Aaden
Abbagail
Adem
Aedan
Aemilia
Aengus
Alexy
Anastasiya
Anouck
Baylee
Berlinda
Briohny
CeeJay
Chelsee
Cortney
Dainah
Darcee
Darious
Ebonee Jaide
Elicia
Ellouise
Emilija
Exavier
Garrith
Gayl
Genna
Ionee
Izabella
Jak Baylee
Jakeb
Jaxen
Jeiden
Jennette
JJ
Jorgie
Juele

Animal, vegetable or mineral?

Asher Tiger
Barley
Charlie Tiger
Filly
Talon
Wren

Pick a noun, any noun...

Ambrosia
Annise
Bliss
Calypso
Dormer
Heaven Love
Honey
Janvier
Jayla (um jailer?)
Jewel (daughter of Julie)
Jubilatian Lea
Karma
Lock
Maverick
Sterling Lazer
Sunday Innes
Tiara
Tru Louise
Velvet Caroline
Wednesday
Zen

Crossing the line

Some names have always had an androgynous quality, for example Chris can be male or female. However most names do have a specific male or female association, though that line is being blurred in a big way. Some recent cases in point:

Girls with male names seem to be more prevalent, so we'll start with them:
Adam Luan
Alexandra Jett
Ava Beau
Boyd
Brady Kathryn and Traverse
Caitlin Bo
Etienne
Finley Louise
Flynn
Gabrielle Robert Patrick
Isaiah Mia
Jacobi Adelaide
Jaden Marie
Jameson Julia
Kieran
Kobie
Mary-Michael, a sister for Sloane
Mason
Riley Miller
Ruari
Spencer
Taite

The boys aren't being left out though:
Eryn
Tegan
Loti
Marley
Kevin Ailbhe
Indi

Celeb sightings

Some celeb names to start the week:

Kingston, the Stefani son.

Shiloh Nouvel, the Brangelina daughter. Would that be in honour of the gun or the dog?

UPDATE
Someone was ruminating the other day on how long it would take before Shiloh Pitt was known as Piloh...

Punctuation: use it wisely

Contrary to what some apparently believe, punctuation is not a good way to render your child's name yooneek. Excessive hyphenation and intra-word capitalisation make filling out forms really hard, though that will probably be the least of their woes.

Miche'al
NAchelle
DaShawn Moesha
MyLinda
Akee' Atyona
Da'Shanque Sentera Frye
JoElma
De'ante Javoris
Derrick De'Aundre Blackmon
Ni'Ray Alexus Auria
De'Shon Aquirrie Lewayne
DonTrevon LeTarian
Jazmen Jab're
Key'vinana De'ja
La'Duirs O'mar
MikeVia Lavon'shay
PerQuasia C. La'Sawn (daughter of Permellar)
Bailey-Jay and Sharnie Jayde
Emma-Lee, Charlee and Tayla
Lauren-Alice and Payton-Ali
Sarvada ShaBazz
Shyderria K'ieja Lovelace
Temetrius Tracie'ona
Sha'Vonte L'Shun
Tre'shawn Shamar
Vel'Quazisha Dominque

Role models to be proud of

What do these names say about Mum and Dad's hobbies and heroes?

Achilles
Beckham
Bradtke
Brutis
Chanel Jae
Cobain Anthony Dolphus
Delta Savannah and Aaliyah
Geronimo
Grace Kelly
Guy Sebastian James
Hendrix
Hilda Sarumana
Jesse James
Kahlen
Kipling Neil
Lancelot
Lumiere
Maret
Merlin
Nashua
Porscha
Porschia Layne, Maclaren and Mercedees
Princess Zara
Tarkyn
Tasman
Thatcher
Thor
Tyberius

Flower arranging

Why is it that parents of one florally-named child often have the urge to have another?

Poppy and Daisy
Flora and Daisy
Holly and Daisy
Honey Reed
Huckleberry
Lily and Jasmine
Orchid Gertrude
Peel
Peony
Summah Rose

And a few celestial beings to round out the list.

Luna
April Sky
Ciel

Geography lesson

Perhaps these parents picked up an atlas instead of the baby names book?

Atlanta Evangelia-May
Avalon
Dakota Aaron
Elba Arwen
Indianna and Montana
Indya
Odessa
Reno
Roma
Tasmyn
Zeth Star (Death Star counts as a place, right?)

Z is for Zakyre

Zahlie Donica
Zakyre Marquese (son of Zakita)
Zali
Zaylie Annabelle Mozella
Zedric
Zildaly
Zoee Dikka
Zorran
Zoyla

And thus ends our alphabet soup...

Y is for why?

Ayanah
Bayly
Brayleigh
Bryce Bryant
Brylie
Mireya
Myeshia Lafaye
Nevaeh Anayla
Summa'yah
Tyryn-Christopher
Ywain

X is for X-pollination

Purty names run in the family...

Rea James and Angel
Richelle and Rileigh
Roan and Taig
Ronique and Tanisha
Rylan John Myles, Cooper-Jackson and Tarshana
Rylan, Jamison and Briella
Serina and Kesiah
Shiobhan, Sinead and Shea
Summer Peyton and Brinley
Tanara James and Ella Maraea (both girls)
Tarrant, Skylar, Bailey and Jaxon
Taryn, Jaydee, Brylee, Jeremey and Jed
Taylann and Coren
Trayton, Chelsie and Cashe
Tully, Mac, Indi and Jonti
Tylen and Storm
Winter Inanna and Talle
Xanthe and Clementine

W is for Walstano

Walstano
Walton Myles
Westley Rose
Weyland Myles
Wyatt G

And the indoctrinated makes three

Moses Martin (Paltrow), brother to Apple.

Grier Hammond Henchy (Shields), sister to Rowan (also a girl).

And Suri Cruise (Holmes). (I think Connor and Isabella were clearly Kidman-influenced.)

We’re just waiting for baby Brangelina now right? And I’m sure with siblings Maddox and Zahara, that will be worth waiting for.

V is for Vindarr

Valen Cole
Van Alfred
Van Jaden
Vindarr (loo?)
Violet Elfrida

U is for Um, I think you forgot how to spell

Alyvia
Amii
Amilee
Ashtyn
Blayke
Briget
CoCo
Daphney
Emelie
Emylee
Gracye
Haydon
Jazmyn
Khandis
Konnor
Kyleigh
Lucus
Lucynda
Nadiene
Perci
Sirena
Skai
Taimi
TaNeil
Tori Jien
Zechariah

T is for Tutu and Taiger

Taelyn
Tahlei Nadeen
Taiger
Taine Harley
Taine Jim-Diesel
Taven
Taylan
Taylor-Lauren
Teara
Tehmarny
Tekoa
Temwa
Tenaya Marlie
Teneisha
Tenneille
Terran
Terrance Taw Arno
Terrell
Tevor
Teyah
Theanna
Tiarn
Torrey
Trae
Trelise
Tutu-Ogina
Tyko Jasper
Tylani Keishalea

S is for Shjon and Storm Kruiser

Sabra
Samaira
Saryn
Satchiel Bronte Kirdy
Saylor
Seriah
Shafer
Shalah
Sharai
Sharolyn
Shaynel
Sheali
Sheralyn
Shjon
Shristy
Sidonia
Sielle Keana
Siena Hinata Kamahi
Skieler
Skyanna
Storm Kruiser
Syeria

R is for Rhesida

Raif and Kaan
Regin
Remington Elijah
Rhesida
Rickeal
Rylyn

Q is for quixotic...or quaint?

John John
Mariah Marie
Baron Dean
Harry Gatherer
Jarrah
Summer Rose

Athena, Pandora, Einey, Springly and Heather
Ezra Wilfred, Melodie and Teancum
Jack Steele, Alexis, Bri-Annon, Kahliah and Steele
Reegan, Braedan, Jordan and Nathan

P is for Pagelyn...and placenames

Pagelyn
Pieternella
Payson
Prudence Elraes

Aspen Jade
Azia
Kobe Tahoe
Azor
Houston
Britton
Tiffany Capri

O is for Onaleah

Orianna Mystique
Onaleah
Onalee - is anyone else humming Puff the Magic Dragon yet?

N is for Nespelem

Nadalys
Naish Oscar
Nakiah
Nalleli
Nathien
Natosha
Neith
Nesam
Nespelem
Noa Djaimiel
Novia

M is for Mskwa and Munshk

Madison Markillie
Magen
Mailea
Mailey Marie
Malakai Hughie
Manaia
Maniah
Marais
Maribelle
Marley Mauldin
Marna India
Martika Gladys
Masley
Mason Timotheus
Meirisha
Michka
Milz Reese
Minaal
M'Lynn
Montay
Montel
Mskwa Anaugous (apparently that's belt or sash in Shawnee...nope, I don't get it either)
Munshk
Mychia
Myrtelina
Mystina

L is for Llesenia

LaDonna
Laiken Parrack
LaKisha
Lameta
Lashae
LaShawnda
Lathan
Lenee
Lenesse
Leola
Letahni
Libne
Lilybeth
Llesenia
Lylla

K is for Kewahtahseh

Kaashi
Kadin Dallen
Kadrienne
Kady Lynette
Kaimen
Kaiya
Kaiya Skye
Kaleign
Kamia
Kaona Rose
Karyme
Kaydee Edna
Kaysen
Keannlay
Keely Davock
Kelby
Kenzi Franz
Kewahtahseh
Keyonne Mon
Ki-anna
Kilah
Killian
Kippin
Kirey
Kneshia
Koren
Kyeden
Kylar
Kylen
Kyler
Kyran

J is for Jazryel

Jadyn Mirit
Jaelyn
Jailyn
Jaiven
Jamilyn
Janaki Pearl
Janeli
Jarell
Jaren
Jaron
Jarreau Willam
Javion
Jawoyn
Jayce
Jaylah
Jayla-Jane
Jaylen
Jaylon Rockwell
Jaylynn
Jaymn
Jazlyn
Jazryel
Jenneth
Jerrick
Ji Theo
Jimealie
Jorie
Julane

I is for ill fortune

Pax
Aria
Keelin Albino
Melodie
Oddessy
Saffron Pixie Avis
Shade Star Pirate
Kenzie
MacKenzie
Mackenzie Charlize
Dakari
Drea Phoenix
Jade-River
Plum
Winter
Stevo

H is for Huh?

Some creative spelling wizards:

Alistar Valentine
Amilyah
Baylee
Brydi
Colbi
David-Irwin
Deahna
Dehlia
Ellysia
Emmaleigh
Evei
Evette
Hamysh Oskar
Huon Myles
Ieuan
Jak
Jasinta
Joeleene
Kayci
Loki
Maison
Zavier

G is for Giordion

Gage Courson
Gane
Garvene
Giordion (is this Gordon, Jordan or giardia?
Gypsie (also falls into the 'gonna be a stripper' category)

F is for families

Brakyn Millane, Jaxton and Kaedyn
Ella Blue and Dusty
Izaak Dane, Elroy and Archie
Kaidan, Jaimon and Kynan
Kirra and Niree
Laoise and Mya
Marcus Tulio and Marcus Vinicius
Ryleigh and Baileigh
Shakayla and Issiah
Skylah Maddison-Rose, Hayleigh and Khiara
Tamannie, Daneka, Jiya and Brylee
Teal and Jade

E is for Enan

Egad.

Edward-Skylar
Elek
Elijah Blue
Enan
Erinity Malani
Estephe
Eulalia
Eyan

D is for Drexel

Dear oh dear.

Dalani
Dalisa
Dalyn
Daphine
Darcy Duanne
Dayja-Marie
Deandra
De'Ante' Marquell
DeLaney Jazz
Delmar
Demi-Lee
Derrian
Dhuphira
Diglio
Diya
Doelinda
Dreden
Drexel
Duce
Durney
Dustin Ace
Dustine

C is for Cayirylys

Or not. Crazy collection:

Caden Bassett
Cailyn
Caleigh
Caliyah Briar Rozen
Camberia
Camden Brittny
Camden Jayce
Camielle
Capriala
Carlos Bustos
Casimir
Cassabella
Cayce
Cayirylys
Chaelynn
Chanaya
Chanee
Chartan
Chedra
Cherron
Chie
Cutosha
Cynae

B is for Bratina

Bags of bothersome Bs:

Bahle
Baylor
Bellahna
Braedon
Braedyn
Braelyn Gracemarie
Brandalin
Bratina
Brayan
Brekken-Joelle
Breleigh
Brooklee
Brylie
Brynen
Byrum

A is for Aazhanii

Alphabet soup day at the office. An amazing array of WTF names astonish us - here's to the letter A.

Aazhanii
Aireana
Aiyanna-Rose
Alegan
Aleiya
Amayah
Anecia
Angoli
Antwinine
Aryana
Aven Taylin Jaleese
Aviva Leonora Abela
Ayane
Ayanna

Mac attack

This is a subset of the 'surname as first name' category. Could someone please tell these parents of little girls that the prefix 'Mac' means 'son of'? Too late for these tykes though. Note the creative versions of McKenzie and McKenna.

Macartan
MacKenzee Opal
Mahkenzie
MaKenna
Makennah
McAra
McCaren
McLin
McMillan
MeKenzie
Mikenna

Spelling bee

C-R-A-P, crap.

Aivree Rain
Dezmon
Emylee
Kay-Cee
Maigan
Ranay
Taygan

Surnames are not first names

This is a personal gripe of mine - other people may feel differently (and obviously do).

Aldridge
Brenner
Callahan
Cavanaugh
Chatham
Cullan
D'Angelo
Delaney
Dorran
Fritch
Gannon
Grady Savill (sounds like a menswear store)
Gresham
Hadley
Jensen
Karrigan
Karson Devere
Kinsley
Madigan
Mahaney
Maitland
Maxfield
Meagher
Monroe
Morley
Porter
Royden
Samuelson
Stoney
Totter-Taylor
Vasold
Whittington

Having “Ann(e)” as a middle name does not make up for a travesty of a first “name”

Deagan Nash, brother to Alarni.

Sapphira Michelle.

Oceane Mia Teri.

Krisinda, who got stuck with that name even though her(?) siblings are Max, Georgia and Jessica.

Zenna Anne.

Tacita Ann.

Orik Lee.

Piper Harmony.

Charli Aspen V.J.. Yeah, I don’t know either.

Zealan.

Family fun time

It's so much fun looking at name patterns within families. Some are consistently crap, some are themed as a set, sometimes one child hits the jackpot.

Bardyn and Petrus
Baylee and Brae
Chais and Taylah
Crispin Donald Ignatius, Murdoch and Eden
Dayde and Darian
Hudson Craigh, Jaidyn, Kia and Taya
Humphrey and Wilfrid
Laynie Mina-Kate and Kahleb
Logan, Dakota and Jamii (all girls)
Lutzia Marijana and Mack Henderson (twins)
Mathieson and Jamieson
Rexx Jayke, Brandon, Charlee-Maree and Jedd
Savannah Rose, Tenetia and Marley
Shay Cayden and Jaimon
Torsten Kade and Keely Braxton (twins)
Xavier Dante, Mikayla, Kristen and Tayissa
Zakk ,son of Mikarla
Zakkeus, son of Thaddius

Stripper alert

Some names fail the stripper vs president test straight away - here are some we collected earlier:

Ambroshia
Flame Marie (daughter of Millisa)
Jacey Blaze
Piper Starr and Daine
Starr
Starr Marie
Veselina

Spelling frenzy L-Z

Larrysa
Lewallen
Linzy
Lynnzie
Maicyn
Maisyn
Marcin
Mattison
Mayzie
Mija
Milisant
Mylinda
Nickolaus
Oliva
Ondrea
Paityn
Preaston
Rabehka
Raegen Kendall
Rockelle
Roen
RoseEllen
Sebrina
Seryna
Shaemus
Soyer
Tauri
Taylur
Triniti
Tyrin
Wendee
Wolter
Zacry

Spelling frenzy E-K

More of the same...

Elma (boy)
Emerie
Emm
Emmah
Evah
Evee
Franchaska
Gavyn Ryhlei
Grayce
Haemish
Haleigh
Haliegh
Jacen
JaLynn
Jasmaun
Jasmime
Jaxon Issac
Jayton
Jazper Zeke
Jene
Jessika Nichole
Juleea
JuliAnn
Kaedon
Kalysta
Karsyn
KayLee
Kaylei
Kaytlyn
Kelci
Kherith
Kiley
Klaryssa
Kyleigh
Kyleigh
Kyrstyn

Spelling frenzy ahoy A-D

How about some fractured spelling to brighten your day? Here's a passel of kids who have recognisable (ish) names distorted by yooneek spelling (including random punctuation and capital letters). Oh, and there are so many of them, we've had to split them into a couple of posts, lest your eyes (and ours) bleed.

Abaigael
Ainsliegh
Airyca
Alexyss
Aleycia Sage
Alicen
Alyzabeth
Andonny
Anelee
Anne-Whytney
Anthanie
Aric
Austion
Avrie
Aydden
Bahley
Baille
Baylee
Bayli
Brittiney
Brokklyn
Char-Lee Mae
Chelby
Chloie
Cylie
Daeana Marie
Daehn
Danyele
Daunte
Dawsyn
DeNise
Derich
DeVon
Deziree
DonTai
Duwayne

Forces of nature

Time to turn to the natural world. These kidlets have been named after elements of nature - flowers, trees, animals, landscapes.

Autumn (Reed)
Bison
Breeze
Breezi
Briese
Byrd
Cedar
Celestial
Dayzee
Maize
Marieta Morning Star
Meadow
Pheonix
Poppy and Lilli
Rain Violet
River (Fleet)
River and Summer
Ruby Rose
Savanha
Savannah Lianna
Sommer Daye
Starre
Storm Bartell
Summer Dawn
Summer Rain
Summer Starr
Sunshine Kate
Teal
Wave
Willow River
Wolf

Inspired by an atlas...

These kidlets have been endowed with place names instead of human names (though obviously the yooneek spelling often used changes them completely).

Arizona Ruhaima
Aspen
Avalon
Ayspen
Berlin
Coventry
Indeya Lili
Indiya
Jericho
Milania
Navada
Roslin Bay
Secily
Sloane
Thrace
Venice
Versailles
Zaidee Berlyn

Elements of the human world

These kids have been named after elements of the human world - nouns, jobs, adjectives, verbs...

Anthony Mate
Atlas Xavier
Benjamin Wit
Blasé
Blaze
Blue
Brewer Howard
Briton
Caressa
Chancelor
Chip [Fryer]
Coy Timothy
Destinee
Destyne
Dimple
Eon
Evangelise
Gage Brule
Gauge
Grayhl (as in holy?)
Hailer
Harmony Aaliyah
Hayden Cannon
Hunter Asbury
Indigo Layne
Israel
Jackson Coy
Jeremiah Nine
Journey
Justice
Karma
Liberty Faith
Promise Lei
Reo
Ridge
Rowdy
Rusty Leo
Sargent
Scout Stuart
Symphony
Tanner Stone
Tao Adam
True
Velvet

Celebrity fever

Rising celebrity can lead to a name gaining new popularity. Sometimes you do wonder about Mum and Dad's interests and idols though...

Bo (soapie heaven)
Braxton
Caspian Starr
Velencia Longoria
Darek (Dalek?)
Espn (boy)
Espn (girl this time)
Fielding Marshall
Gene Kelly
Hawkeye
Jagger Benjamen
Jamarri Izaiah (have they not heard of Jemaah Islamiyah?)
James Dean
Jamie Farrah (MASH, anyone?) and sister Spencer
Jedidiah
Kali
Lestat
Lexus
Nehemiah
Odin
Parker Lewis
Preston Jennings
Rocky
Sabastion (Coe)
Thor
Thurston Howell
Titus
Whitman
Zebadiah (Magic Roundabout, anyone?)

Runs in the family

We see it all the time. If one kid has a yooneek name, chances are, the sibs (or sometimes parents) will also be similarly endowed. To wit:

Ashela, daughter of backwards Alesha
Bryanna (daughter of Bryan)
Dajel, daughter of Falon
Eden Rose, Aria and Poppy Grace
Jazmyne and Brayton
Kirsi Lane (named after her father Lane)
RyAnne (daughter of Ryan)
Ryleen, daughter of Ryan and Nicholeen)
Seville Liberty and Savian Dominic
Shenae and Kurtis
Takanna (daughter of Shasta)
Tayler (named after her father Tayler - that won't be at all confusing)
Thadeus (son of Storm)
Tyanna (daughter of Shylah)

Boy or girl?

We've recently been skimming some newspaper archives to bring you the best in groan-worthy names. Let's start with some boys and girls who will be very confused...

Brier (boy)
Campbell Susan (girl)
Emerald (boy)
Jayna Michael (not sure)
Johnnye (girl)
Ryan-Kate (not sure)
Tristan Saraphine (boy)
Vanna (boy)

Crap-tastic!

While these names merit an eye-roll...
Kaiha
Tannisen
Leetesha Louise Keva Maisy Reid [surname]

...this family deserves an award for consistent crap-tastic yooneek-ity.
Phoenix Edna, sister for Tahnia, Huntah and Pipah

Monday's child is full of crap

Today's findings veer between classic trailer trash and snooty, with a sprinkling of bizarro in between.

Viarni
Kaynan
Aeris
Rahila
Lola Lucy
Talejah
Algy Chisholm
Sholto Barclay
Ksenia
Vanya Marko
Maximillian Bruin
Zienna Olga May and Caryss
Caylem
Navrin Koby
Vissarion
Torran, Brannan and Zahli
Zephyr Willow and Sage
Chalina
Lovetia
Grange Brunner
Sharaya
Emersyn
Remington, Stirling and Baxter
Jasleene
Kristabelle
Rhyley Rozlynne, Dawson and Mackenzie

Bushfires and suds

Emerald Lee and Byron Leigh Sincere thanks and appreciation to the EMERALD CFA for saving our house in the bushfires.
Well, we know now why the child has an unusual name – she’s named after the local fire brigade. That still doesn’t explain why she and her older brother have the same middle name with different spellings...

Luxe Avalon and Jazz . Soap and perfume – do we sense some personal hygiene issues here?

Kenadee and Tayte John-Thomas

Family ties

You know, we often see naming trends in families. There's the always popular 'same initial', like Heidi, Holli, Hans, and Hillari.

Zavier Francis, Zennor Carson, and Zealand Chance (triplets)
Aaliyah and Aashaunti (twins)
Cyle and Cadin (twins)
Durlene (daughter of Durwood), mother to Darla (mother to Dagny, Curran, and Camden) and Daven (father to Dyre)


There's the children named (directly or indirectly) after their parents:
Ronnie (daughter of Ronald)
Javyd (son of Davyd and Janitza)
Jerin (son of Jeremy and Erin)
Kallan (son of Allan and Katherine)
Aage (son of Aaron)
River (son of Brook)

And then there's the themed names:

Faythe and Grayce
Kali-Shay and Aaron-Jay (rhymes are just so much fun)
Shayden and Shaina

There's a reason dictionaries were invented

It was so that recognised (and recognisable) spellings of words could be established, to make life easier for printers and readers alike. And that's also why there are standardised spellings of many given names. Here's a sample from parents who wanted to stick two fingers up at the establishment.

Aaryn
Abagail
Abbee-gail
Abbigayle
Adrin
Adyn
Aeden
Aivree Rain
Allisyn
Chayse
Cierrea
Damanique
Desmend
Destany
Dezmon
Domanicc
Dylen Keelor
Emylee Reanne
Gabriayla
Gauge
Grahm
Haeli
Haily
Hayeden
Hayleigh-bleau
Jakobe
JayLynn
Jeniva
Jesyka
Kaeden Sabastien
Kaidinz
Kalob
Kamaryn
Kandi
Karizma
Kaydince
Kaytlyn
Kiley
Krina
Laran
Laurn
Loarynn
Macyn
Madisen
Maicyn
MaKenzie
MaRynn
Maycee
MayJor
McKaila
Nicklas
Niomi
Olivya
Ranay
ReAnn
Sterlyng Kobi
Sydni

Spelling bee

Let's start with some tryndee spelling:
Adyson
Rylea
Kalob
Mikyla
Anjela
Avearii
Karter Christian-Garott
Kenzey
Alivea

And some inanimates or intangibles:
Apollo North
Cypress
Haven
Leonora Button, a sister for Avery Bean
Roxana Liberty

And some WTF? for good measure:
Jack Ptolemy
Zak Ranelagh Ovie
Matiana
Kaija
Amrian
Longin
Risten
Mackneil

Stone the crows

Emerald Sunee
Phoenix Onyx
Justis
Kolynda
Aleyna Leyla - I bet she'll love anagrams

Cabbage roses and chintz

Ashlea Laura - destined to sell expensive floral wallpaper and frothy dresses
Jazmyn
Trinette
Carmeltina
Indigo and Taz - devilish

*Sigh*

A strong case of Monday-itis is not helped along by the wit and charm of these yooneek names. *sigh*

Seychelle Shannyn
Jadeyn
Amadeus
Lysander Thomas
Nevil
Indi, Latham and Ania
Shenae
Ayrton and Eboni
Jazmina
Leia
Emilyo
Anthoney
Javre and Laela
Chanel Taylor
Jye Kadin, Zenya and Kassia
Zakian
Morgyn
Skeet, Georgia, Jasper and Alberta
Calen
Shakaya, Shakira and Ty (the rest of the family is Kylie, Kyle, Kylie, Jeremy, Jenna, Jenna and Zane. Really.)
Dekoda-Bree
Lace and Lity

It's still an aeroplane

PJ Garry and Jett
Jenson and Jett
Kiarah Tace
Cangie
Keegan Bruce

Explorers of the stars and skies

Harriet Magellan
Heaven-Lee
Tarron
Cartia
Nikolle

Maybe it's the heat

We're currently experiencing a bit of a heat wave here in the land of Oz. Maybe the heat is responsible for affecting the brains of these parents.

Fralice
Marlie Blaise Indie, a sister for River and Dylan Bysshe
Brielle
Piper Cinnamon
Aleisha Thyra
Kailey
Makeeley
Tayha
Mackenzie Zosia
Kane Tiger Youl
Kahlani Rose
Coco Makedde
Tannar
Royce Garnet
Xabian and Zalika Raiyja
Rocky Paul
Taylee
Braith Ty
Kasinda
Thomas Fox and Joseph Rio
Rohanni
Zaera Shiann and Tenille

Let's do the time warp again...

It's just a jump to the right...

Louella and Elsie Iris Mortimer
Beatrix Juliet Elspeth, Algernon Oliver Hume and Octavius William Hamilton

And the spelling's taken a jump to the right for these kiddiewinks:

Jain
Lillyan
Kataraina
Matylda

Others have come over all geographical or botanical:

Acacia and Dakotah
Indyanna
Montana Diane-Joan
Roselle
Rayne
Summer Rose (haven’t we talked about this before? It’s still not funny)

Receive the summer sky, you water!

With apologies to Walt Whitman.

Summer Skye
Jaz
Phoenix
Jobe McKenzie (is this a boy or a girl?)
Chanel and Amitie

Sunny, one so true...

Just a few today...

Sonni
Tamasine
Ramsay Anson 1) We've talked before about using surnames as first names. 2) What nicknames will this child have? Rams? Rammy? Rambo?
Columba
Lacell
Peter Sharrah

Must have slipped into another dimension when I wasn't paying attention

There's usually a good crop of names on Mondays, thanks to the weekend papers, but this lot seems to have a particularly high WTF? factor.

Jamieson Makinley and Ambrielle
Zane Crisjon
Halei
Ava-Skye
Armon
Amethyst
Catina
Madison, Rainer and Talulah Jazmin Portia
Chalize
Chynna
India and Jaxon Fletcher (I would like to point out that their father's name Andy... and their surname is Amos)
Merlin
Lynnde
Mackayla
Ashtyn Taylor
Keti
Elden
Hali Marie and Jayt (can we start the Hail Mary jokes now?)
Kodee
Jorji Scarlett
Fynnlay
Nickilas
Aleksandar
Maddison Mary-May
Garyfalia
Jhett Stalas


Since when do names come with instructions?
Niamh (Neve) Pamela Lulu
Liam Jon (aka Jon Stanley)

Ouch! My brain hurts.

Maybe a cup of tea will soothe my fevered brain. Or some soothing music.

Ton Chai
Brahm
Evangelina, Garrett and Stokely
Signy
Dagny
Mckerron
Ellen Helene
Beck Walter
Turner Johnson
Signey
Avery Willow Hunter
Mattawa Baker
Arowyn
Kubet
Reilly Reyes
Tilson and Parker
Sawyer and Graydon Fletcher
Stone Morrison

The Romans were here

Magnus John
Maximus Sergio

Superman gets a computer?

Steell
Logon

Dance to the end of time

Taine
Stevie Rose (fans of the Mac?)
Sawyer Sinclair
Tobi
Tango (will the next child be Limbo or Cash?)
Aedan
Gypsy (I always associate this name with a) strippers b) dogs)
Katiana
Taneth and Finlay (both girls)
Alice Velvet
Bunty
Kooper

Girls vs boys?

Why is it that girls seem to bear the brunt of yooneek names? I don't mean that boys miss out, not at all, but the girls' names do seem to be more numerous. A quick sample from the weekend:

Boys
Jasper Beanie
Tallon
Zade
Bradeck
Izayah
Blaize
Sava
Dexter Brogden

Girls
Tanyka
Navina
Bibi
Marzieh
Diamanta
Trelise
Poppi
Ferny
Livinia Myrtle
Jorgia
Tayte Candra
Charli Love
Cherysse and Brie
Tianna and Shianne
Briese
Jenise
Joali and Sade
Karalyne
Gypsy Anne and Teejay
Londyn
Sahara

Erm, not sure
Versary
Azhure

Mumbo jumbo

Random selection of crazy today:

Tavis
Djordja
Iluminada
Kristle (to rhyme with gristle?)
Sebastinana
this is actually a couple: Excelsa and Dominador

Criminal activity

Taken from a birth notice in today's paper: "[The X family is] pleased to announce the early and safe arrival of their wanted brother." He's only just been born and is already a felon? Or maybe it's to contrast with the unwanted brother...?

Speaking of things criminal, some names from today's notices:
Dominic Awesome
Clarice Clee
Chelcie Jorja
Bre
Romy Kennedy (this boy will suffer in the playground)

Fashion strikes again

We've had Versace and Dior, now here's a new friend for them. I'm waiting for Hilfiger and DKNY.

Armani Samael
Merinell
Sabian
Anjali and Teya
Briannon
H (yup, just H, apparently)
Zali Mataya and Tyla (her brother)
Miette (crumb in French)
Wren and Neo
Ignatius

The day wouldn't be complete without some fractured spelling:
Shinade
Aynslie
Ayva

I was wrong

Despite what I said recently, I knew there had to be some seasonally named tykes, even if they weren't immediately apparent. However, they are now starting to surface. Today we have two contenders: Noel, and Eve (born Dec 24). I expect to find a few more before too long.

Ringing in the New Year

Or possibly ringing in the ears, induced by the following:

Alanihei
Kendyl
Clenton
Eris
Pollyanna
Ottalie Ariadne Delphine
Honor Rasha Scarlet
Stase
Andrew-James
Addelie (as in penguin?)
Gabriel Ramone and Marymaeve
Macklen (surname Mackay)
Tesian
Winsom
Falicia
Rudyard
Tarraleah
Charbella
Zarlie
Caidence Makensie - *two* trendy poorly spelt names - what a bonanza!

Ho, ho, ho

Pleased to report a lack of seasonal names, though themes abound, as always:

Flora and Daisy
Flora and Lily
Flora and Rose
Violet and Iris
Holly and Molly
Michael and Mikayla (father Mick)
Eleonore and Eloise
Shiloh and Colt (gun fans, obviously)

And some geographical oddities:

Chile
Mauritia
Indiah
Keyewest
Indiya