Unforgettable or Absurd Baby Name Trends

When it comes to baby names, it seems as if anything is acceptable, especially nowadays. From fictional characters to foods to random, obscure words, baby name trends are getting more outrageous as more parents get incredibly creative with their children’s names. Check out our top picks for the most unforgettable and absurd baby name trends of the past several years.

The Disney Trend

• Elsa, Duke, and Hans (Frozen)
• Merida (Brave)
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
• Snow, Wendy, Ariel, and Jasmine

The Netflix Trend

• Galina, Boo, Nicky, and Piper (Orange Is the New Black)
• Fitzegerald, Huck, and Cyrus (Scandal)
• Garrett, Claire, Zoe, and Remy (House of Cards)

The Social Media Trend (Yes, these are actually kids’ names)

• Like
• Hashtag
• Facebook

The Game of Thrones Trend

• Arya
• Sansa
• Bran

The Weapons Trend

• Beretta
• Rebel
• Shooter
• Gunner
• Blade

The Strange Spellings Trend

• Mykale
• Linzi
• Izayah
• Leigha

The Free for All Celebrity Trend (Pick a word, make it your kid’s name)

• Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter)
• Sage Moonblood (Sylvester Stallone’s son)
• Diva Thin Muffin (Frank Zappa’s daughter)
• Rocket (Robert Rodriguez’s son)
• Kick (Jeremy Sisto’s son’s middle name)