A free online resource crammed with advice about the unusual selection of Weird baby names... Dictionary Definition of 'Weird'
Weird - Of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange. Of, relating to, or suggestive of the preternatural or supernatural. Of strange or extraordinary character. Odd, mysterious or unusual. The Reasons why more people are looking for Striking or Weird Baby Names
There is a definite trend towards people choosing an unusual or "weird" name. The first reason for this is that our surroundings are becoming too similar. No matter where a person lives there are the same chains of stores and fast food outlets - we want to set ourselves and our children apart. And this can be achieved by choosing out of the ordinary or weird baby names. Society is much less formal than it used to be. We use our First name more often than surnames now and the first name has become increasingly important in terms of a person's identity. So think carefully about the way other people might perceive a ' Weird ' baby name. Weird Baby Boy Names
Weird Baby Girl Names The pitfalls of choosing striking or weird names
Remember that you are taking full responsibility for creating an important factor in your baby's identity. - Selecting a name from the category of Weird Baby Name's runs the risk of being faddish and associated with a particular period in time or a particular country.
- A weird baby name must be suitable throughout all of life phases ( "A Name isn't just for a birthday - it's for life!").
- Consider the phases and our life cycle starting with baby - toddler - school child - teenager - young adults - parents - middle age - retirement and old age.
- Will the weird baby name that you have chosen suit a pensioner as well as a baby? Will the schoolchild be teased mercilessly? And what will your baby think of your choice? Will they thank you for constantly having to repeat and spell their name to people for the rest of their lives?
- Remember that although the name is weird, or out of the ordinary, it will be widely used - so other people must be able to say it and spell it easily. The name should not suggest anything undesirable or silly!
- Studies undertaken by eminent psychologists suggest that people who have striking, or Weird names, considered odd by those around them, can experience great difficulties in their normal social relationships.
The choice is endless!
If you are looking for Weird Baby Names for a boy or a girl then we have a host of striking or weird examples to choose from. Click the link to the World of Names to continue your search. The Unique Baby Names sections might also prove to be of additional help The choice is endless!
If you are looking for Weird Baby Names for a boy or a girl then we have a host of striking or weird examples to choose from. Click the link to the World of Names to continue your search. The Unique Baby Names sections might also prove to be of additional help The choice is yours!
We hope that we have provided you a balanced view of the pleasure and the pitfalls of choosing out of the ordinary or weird baby names. To assist you further we have developed a Name Evaluator - an essential aid when considering weird baby names. Unfashionable / Weird Names
Records show that in 2003 the following American name's were recently only given to one baby and can therefore be described as being currently unfashionable. 62% of the people with this type of unique name are women, confirming that parents are more likely to give their baby girl a unique or exotic name. Some of these unfashionable names could fall into the category, and pitfalls attached, to giving what some people might consider to be a weird baby boy or girl name. The dictionary definition for weird is ' Of strange or extraordinary character. Odd, mysterious, out of the ordinary, striking or unusual'. | 
