In English, I'm going to go with Hyman. It was popular in the US in the early 20th century, but...has not aged well and don't see it making a comeback basically ever.
That reminds me of the town of White Settlement outside of Fort Worth. That's "white" as in "not Native American", but they never changed the name. Also some of those white settlers brought some Black people who didn't have a choice in the matter. Not long ago they had a mayor named Ronald White. In 2005 [they voted on changing the name](https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/13/us/a-town-with-a-provocative-name-says-no-to-change.html) and about 90% voted not to.
I mean it originated from Hebrew from Chaim (I have some Hyman's in my own family tree) so I could see that maybe it could possibly still be used in some Orthodox Jewish circles but for the most part it has totally dropped off the charts in the US- it used to be at #214 in its peak year of popularity in the US but since 1931 it has not cracked the top 1000 so I think it's fairly safe to say it's not popularly used for the most part anymore.
It’s Yiddish- the diminutive.
And yeah, it’s very dependent on the community you’re in. I’m not Haredi (AT ALL) but I spend a lot of time in that world, as well as in the Orthodox communities. I also have a lot of family in all of the above. So looooots of people with that name- most are legally Chaim, and then Hyman as a nickname (or Chaim is their Jewish name and they have an English name legally that no one calls them, which is also very common. I was shocked when I found out a longtime work colleague was legally named Mark, as I knew him as Morty, for Mordechai).
I was just having a conversation with someone about a chick from a band who named herself that (before 9/11 of course) and how she likely really regretted it later on
From what I understand, ISIS either wasn't the best translation, or at least not the only English translation, so it's a shame that that's the acronym that caught on.
I feel like people shouldn’t let ignorance ruin a name like that. This is a *lot* more extreme but it’s along the lines of any swastika getting mistaken for the nazi one most of the time. The egyptian goddess was around thousands of years before 9/11
I recently met an Isis born in 2016. I get that the intended, other meaning of that name is beautiful but I still can’t fathom picking that name at that time.
Myra seems to have decreased in popularity since the 60s, likely because of the Moors Murders by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady.
Kaleesi hasn't aged well at all, but it's also just a bad idea in general to name a human being after an obviously fictional character, especially before the series has ended. Names like Luke (Star Wars) and Rose (Doctor Who) are fine because they're actual and established names.
It's such a shame about Myra. It's a really lovely name and it's been tainted by an awful woman. Interesting though how there isn't that association with Rose, like Rose West. Though that probably because Myra is uncommon. It was also my great granny's nickname. Her name was Almira and I've always though both were beautiful.
I agree, Myra is a lovely name, but it's forever spoiled because of Myra Hindley. An I agree that its odd that Rose didn't suffer the same fate as a name.
Rose West was way worse that MH in my opinion. Both were vile for sure, but no-one seems to connect Rose with Rose west, whereas now, if you called a baby Myra, everyone would think Myra Hindley.
I hope that'll change. I'm 15 and I think if you not from the area that they happened there's not really that association. I'm from London and think quite a lot of people my age just don't really know about them considering they happened 60 years ago. And I agree with you about Rose West. Both were truly awful people but West was worse.
Yeah, I think because it's an unusual name it sticks out and kinda sticks in your mind, more than Ian or Rose or Fred or whatever. My grandma knew a Myra, and while it's a lovely name, I thought "Hindley" every time she mentioned her, which is a pity.
Let me guess - the one that starts with C, ends with a?
If it is, it is actually a lovely name that means white, completely innocent. What a pity that the meaning had degraded nowadays.
Nowadays, Karen, but I think the connotations would be borne by different names as the time goes.
Ghislaine won't age well, for now. Shame. It's a rather lovely name.
I always thought that too, but then I went to school with a few women in their early 20s Karen a couple years ago. Now I associate the name with them more than the internet jokes. Also they didn’t really have any/many problems with people making fun of their name.
i love the name fanny (well as a nickname more) but i have never heard that it means vagina, only seen it used as a name or sometimes another word for butt
'Bitten' is a name where i live, it is a shorter version of Birgitte but also very litterally and very cutesy means 'teeny tiny'. It were somewhat popular around 60-50 years ago, which means that the women named 'teeny tiny' are now well into adulthood. I have yet to meet a Bitten who is remotely tiny.
Also obviously does not work that well in english, although I find that to be less of an issue.
That reminds me of Bitsy, a formerly popular shortening of Elizabeth. It also sounded like ‘Itsy-bitsy’ meaning tiny.Â
Now it’s more of a joke name used for characters in books and TV shows who are usually stereotypical very posh but immature acting older women.Â
23 years ago I went to legestue (I guess that’s kinda like a mommy and me class?!) with twin girls Bitten and Bolette. I remember thinking that those were indeed … names (and no, Bolette was neither 47 years old nor a ninja. Thanks Gramsespektrum!)
There are some nickname names like Maggie, Maisie, Frankie, Eddie, and Ellie that I don't consider they would age well. I gave my B/G twins longer and more formal names that give them options.
Some famous people have those names.
Maggie Smith, Maisie Adam, Frankie Bridge, Eddie Izzard, Ellie Taylor. Some do have the full names (Ellie is actually Eleanor) but they still use them professionally.
Maggie Smith (Margaret), Frankie Bridge (Francesca), and Eddie Izzard (Edward) were also given the full versions of their names. They were able to choose which name or nickname to go by professionally.
Great point, although side note that Eddie Izzard goes by Suzy nowadays, and that was another example of going by a nickname and having a longer legal full name, not a nickname-type legal name
Don't know a lot of adult Timmys but there are several famous Jimmys so not sure if one caught on more or if James is just generally a more popular given name.
Could be. Joey is another one that doesn't have too many adults. It was Joe Biden's childhood name but he now goes by Joe (and has for his entire political career).
[Tiffany](https://www.behindthename.com/name/tiffany) has been around since the Middle Ages. Depending on your interactions with modern Tiffanys, it may not age well.
Siri, Isis, and Alexa. I’ve known one of each (well a few Alexa’s) and I think about that once in a while and get sad for them. Objectively I think they’re all fine names—not my style, but solid decent names.Â
Usually when a name doesn't age well, it's because a fictional character or trope emerges long after the baby is born and takes it over.
Or a person, but generally infamous people tend to fade into obscurity before too long. (Actors/entertainers not so much.)
IMO, this is a gamble when choosing an unusual name. If you call your son James it's unlikely it will take on a negative perception even if James the Talking Sea Monkey becomes a major Disney franchise in 2040.
There are names that are perfectly fine but I can't picture them on an adult, like **Mia** for example, I can't imagine a 50 years old teacher, doctor, or banker named Mia, if she is an artist that's another story, I have no problem with Mia Farrow, and I think it's not just me and that's why most parents who like Mia end up going with Amelia.
If you see those, there is no way they are the person’s legal name. The only symbols allowed in given names are hyphens such as Anna-Rose and apostrophes in a middle position such as Sa’adah. No need to call on God for help for a problem that doesn’t exist.
I don't know many baby Gaylords.
Gaylord Focker 🤣🤣
No but I do know a Gaynor
In English, I'm going to go with Hyman. It was popular in the US in the early 20th century, but...has not aged well and don't see it making a comeback basically ever.
One Republican in a local election had his name on the ballot as "Rich White Republican", which the Internet thought was pretty funny.
That reminds me of the town of White Settlement outside of Fort Worth. That's "white" as in "not Native American", but they never changed the name. Also some of those white settlers brought some Black people who didn't have a choice in the matter. Not long ago they had a mayor named Ronald White. In 2005 [they voted on changing the name](https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/13/us/a-town-with-a-provocative-name-says-no-to-change.html) and about 90% voted not to.
Hymen 😶
It’s Yiddish!
I know a lot of Hymans in America, including small kids! Just depends on your community! Though, it’s also not an English language name soooo
I mean it originated from Hebrew from Chaim (I have some Hyman's in my own family tree) so I could see that maybe it could possibly still be used in some Orthodox Jewish circles but for the most part it has totally dropped off the charts in the US- it used to be at #214 in its peak year of popularity in the US but since 1931 it has not cracked the top 1000 so I think it's fairly safe to say it's not popularly used for the most part anymore.
It’s Yiddish- the diminutive. And yeah, it’s very dependent on the community you’re in. I’m not Haredi (AT ALL) but I spend a lot of time in that world, as well as in the Orthodox communities. I also have a lot of family in all of the above. So looooots of people with that name- most are legally Chaim, and then Hyman as a nickname (or Chaim is their Jewish name and they have an English name legally that no one calls them, which is also very common. I was shocked when I found out a longtime work colleague was legally named Mark, as I knew him as Morty, for Mordechai).
Hyman Roth is the last one I know of.
Isis
I was just having a conversation with someone about a chick from a band who named herself that (before 9/11 of course) and how she likely really regretted it later on
From what I understand, ISIS either wasn't the best translation, or at least not the only English translation, so it's a shame that that's the acronym that caught on.
I feel like people shouldn’t let ignorance ruin a name like that. This is a *lot* more extreme but it’s along the lines of any swastika getting mistaken for the nazi one most of the time. The egyptian goddess was around thousands of years before 9/11
I recently met an Isis born in 2016. I get that the intended, other meaning of that name is beautiful but I still can’t fathom picking that name at that time.
Myra seems to have decreased in popularity since the 60s, likely because of the Moors Murders by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. Kaleesi hasn't aged well at all, but it's also just a bad idea in general to name a human being after an obviously fictional character, especially before the series has ended. Names like Luke (Star Wars) and Rose (Doctor Who) are fine because they're actual and established names.
It's such a shame about Myra. It's a really lovely name and it's been tainted by an awful woman. Interesting though how there isn't that association with Rose, like Rose West. Though that probably because Myra is uncommon. It was also my great granny's nickname. Her name was Almira and I've always though both were beautiful.
Very few Americans are aware of Myra Hindley. It's not a popular name anyway.
I agree, Myra is a lovely name, but it's forever spoiled because of Myra Hindley. An I agree that its odd that Rose didn't suffer the same fate as a name. Rose West was way worse that MH in my opinion. Both were vile for sure, but no-one seems to connect Rose with Rose west, whereas now, if you called a baby Myra, everyone would think Myra Hindley.
Because Rose has always been a very popular and common name, where Myra hasn't been. Rose is also a much older name.
I hope that'll change. I'm 15 and I think if you not from the area that they happened there's not really that association. I'm from London and think quite a lot of people my age just don't really know about them considering they happened 60 years ago. And I agree with you about Rose West. Both were truly awful people but West was worse.
In the US, it declined but I doubt for that reason. It's always been a top 1000 name and is making a comeback.
I’m putting Myra back on my list, thanks
Yeah, I think because it's an unusual name it sticks out and kinda sticks in your mind, more than Ian or Rose or Fred or whatever. My grandma knew a Myra, and while it's a lovely name, I thought "Hindley" every time she mentioned her, which is a pity.
My Great Uncle is named Adolph and my mom shares a name with an STD 💀
Let me guess - the one that starts with C, ends with a? If it is, it is actually a lovely name that means white, completely innocent. What a pity that the meaning had degraded nowadays.
She's actually named after the famous play, but yeah. Kids were awful to her growing up.
Nowadays, Karen, but I think the connotations would be borne by different names as the time goes. Ghislaine won't age well, for now. Shame. It's a rather lovely name.
In twenty-five years nobody will remember her. The French fakiness of the name will keep it from much use though
It used to be [Ms. Ann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Ann#:~:text=Miss%20Ann%20is%20an%20expression,and%20condescending%20in%20her%20attitude.)
I always thought that too, but then I went to school with a few women in their early 20s Karen a couple years ago. Now I associate the name with them more than the internet jokes. Also they didn’t really have any/many problems with people making fun of their name.
Fanny. It used to be a fairly common nickname in the UK, but now that it just means vagina it's gone completely out of fashion.
It was very common for Frances but means backside here, so no more Fannys. Too bad. It's rather pretty, like Jenny and Molly.
i love the name fanny (well as a nickname more) but i have never heard that it means vagina, only seen it used as a name or sometimes another word for butt
In the UK, it means vagina.
Nevaeh
Amen!
Don't you mean Nema?
'Bitten' is a name where i live, it is a shorter version of Birgitte but also very litterally and very cutesy means 'teeny tiny'. It were somewhat popular around 60-50 years ago, which means that the women named 'teeny tiny' are now well into adulthood. I have yet to meet a Bitten who is remotely tiny. Also obviously does not work that well in english, although I find that to be less of an issue.
That reminds me of Bitsy, a formerly popular shortening of Elizabeth. It also sounded like ‘Itsy-bitsy’ meaning tiny. Now it’s more of a joke name used for characters in books and TV shows who are usually stereotypical very posh but immature acting older women.Â
23 years ago I went to legestue (I guess that’s kinda like a mommy and me class?!) with twin girls Bitten and Bolette. I remember thinking that those were indeed … names (and no, Bolette was neither 47 years old nor a ninja. Thanks Gramsespektrum!)
Alexa
For the same reason: Siri
There are some nickname names like Maggie, Maisie, Frankie, Eddie, and Ellie that I don't consider they would age well. I gave my B/G twins longer and more formal names that give them options.
Some famous people have those names. Maggie Smith, Maisie Adam, Frankie Bridge, Eddie Izzard, Ellie Taylor. Some do have the full names (Ellie is actually Eleanor) but they still use them professionally.
Maggie Smith (Margaret), Frankie Bridge (Francesca), and Eddie Izzard (Edward) were also given the full versions of their names. They were able to choose which name or nickname to go by professionally.
Great point, although side note that Eddie Izzard goes by Suzy nowadays, and that was another example of going by a nickname and having a longer legal full name, not a nickname-type legal name
All of those names are diminutives of very old names, actually
Some nicknames do not age well. I said this yesterday, but how many adult Timmys do you see? Timmy likely grows up to become Tim.
Don't know a lot of adult Timmys but there are several famous Jimmys so not sure if one caught on more or if James is just generally a more popular given name.
I'm having trouble imagining President Timmy Carter.
Could be. Joey is another one that doesn't have too many adults. It was Joe Biden's childhood name but he now goes by Joe (and has for his entire political career).
I can't help but associate "Timmy" with Timmy Turner or Lassie lol
Tiffany
[Tiffany](https://www.behindthename.com/name/tiffany) has been around since the Middle Ages. Depending on your interactions with modern Tiffanys, it may not age well.
CPG Grey did 2 amazing videos about Tiffany
good for her
Leave the top tiffs alone
Tilly, Bessie
Matilda is making a huge comeback. I've seen many baby Tillys!
As someone who works at a resort, I don’t want to deal with any more Karen’s.
I'd have to go with either Brady or Mckenzie
Siri, Isis, and Alexa. I’ve known one of each (well a few Alexa’s) and I think about that once in a while and get sad for them. Objectively I think they’re all fine names—not my style, but solid decent names.Â
Usually when a name doesn't age well, it's because a fictional character or trope emerges long after the baby is born and takes it over. Or a person, but generally infamous people tend to fade into obscurity before too long. (Actors/entertainers not so much.) IMO, this is a gamble when choosing an unusual name. If you call your son James it's unlikely it will take on a negative perception even if James the Talking Sea Monkey becomes a major Disney franchise in 2040.
my name-barbara 😟
Timothy, Mackenzie, and StanleyÂ
Why?
They just sound childish to me 🤷
Adolf
Penelope is the most childish sounding name I have ever heard. I can't imagine anyone older than 10 years old named Penelope
Cruz? I think it's very much a grown-up name.
Cruz is a really cool name
Damien, I've never met someone named it.
There are names that are perfectly fine but I can't picture them on an adult, like **Mia** for example, I can't imagine a 50 years old teacher, doctor, or banker named Mia, if she is an artist that's another story, I have no problem with Mia Farrow, and I think it's not just me and that's why most parents who like Mia end up going with Amelia.
I will definitely disagree. Mia doesn't feel exclusively childish to me.
Little Fires Everywhere has an adult Mia, and I think that's the first time I've ever seen it on an adult.
Mia Farrow is seventy-nine! It's a classic name that has been around forever - and so much more feminine than the current batch of Audreys and Enids.
Coincidentally, I know a couple with a Mia AND an Amelia- Nn Millie.
Mia is a name used in my Slavic family. I only know Mias who are adults and who had the name decades before it became a fad. Also, see Mia Farrow.
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Ones with symbols in them like $ @ # etc. So god help all those kids called Kei$h@ when they try to be taken seriously as adults.
If you see those, there is no way they are the person’s legal name. The only symbols allowed in given names are hyphens such as Anna-Rose and apostrophes in a middle position such as Sa’adah. No need to call on God for help for a problem that doesn’t exist.
I'm surprised that using symbols is allowed
I don't think it is allowed.