TOP 20 CONTROVERSIAL "LOVE/HATE" BABY NAMES REVEALED! Would You Pick A Marmite Baby Name? SJ STRUM

[@CamFamBam]

My whole entire family HATED my baby name. They picked it apart and tried to convince me to choose something else. I decided to use it anyways and now they love it. It suits my daughter so well. I think it’s best to go with your gut!

[@sarahm2501]

I wasn’t expecting to see you here when scrolling through the comments haha. Hope you’re doing well 😊. I love the name Collette ❤️.

[@maelinxo]

collette is so cute and delilah is my favourite name💓

[@lisashrestha5023]

@@maelinxo thanks for actually mentioning the names - did I miss it in the original comment?

[@aleahworzel5562]

@@lisashrestha5023 no she has a youtune channel

[@kelseywall4988]

Meanwhile in the US people here are naming their children Abcd

[@chelym.8183]

Kelsey Wall La-ah 😩

[@Bikkie920]

I'm not even going to comment on American names....

[@em-ge4dz]

Chely M. la-a is a myth

[@eryng515]

Kelsey Wall + Ha! That’s is sooooo true

[@chelym.8183]

eile mhuineachan I guess it used to be! A girl I went to school with had it on her list for her daughter 😳 like she really was considering it. She went with something else in the end!

[@luvOTH23]

Harrison is a totally normal boys name in the states. That one surprised me.

[@jhart1127]

Marie Fazio It’s super chavvy in the UK. It’s not fair at all that it has this association because there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@lilianisobel]

It’s hit and miss in the UK especially in the North partially because of George Harrison.

[@ciaramccann8168]

I think a lot of 'American' sounding names are quite unpopular in the UK, as people see them as a little cheap or pretentious? That's of course quite a generalisation but especially amongst the older generations lots of people find them a little distasteful. I think some of them are lovely but it seems people over here tend to go for more classic names xx

[@shutupandlisten4562]

Ciara McCann .... that must be why you guys use the same names over and over and over. How many Harry and Philips you got over there? Those are considered outdated and ugly over here....

[@LaurenRReed28]

@@shutupandlisten4562 phillip 😂 agree on that one but have never heard of anyone calling their baby that

[@Jess-se4re]

margot and agnes just make me think of the despicable me girls 😂

[@scarlett7829]

Same😂😂

[@theauburnfirefox8767]

Same

[@TeresaBenson]

It got me thinking about legally blonde the musical (Margot) and Matilda the musical (Agnes)

[@redvelvetcupcake8388]

@Jess Same!!! That’s all I think of. I feel like everyone likes the name Margot. I absolutely hate it. Sorry if that’s your name, but I just don’t like it. I think I would like it better if it wasn’t from Despicable Me.

[@anikabaker2661]

And there was eden too

[@carolinekraft598]

I know someone who named their child Olive Shea, and it sounds like their child is a body lotion. I don't understand the Olive trend.

[@ae6805]

Lol how could someone do this to their child

[@dianastamos4439]

Caroline Kraft LMFAOOOO

[@steviwoodberry6433]

Haha! I like Olive, I wouldn’t call my kid it but I think it’s cute! Olive Shea though is mean! I totally get the lotion vibes😂

[@miea34]

Olive is cute tho

[@carolinekraft598]

@@miea34 I agree, as long as it isn't followed by another common noun in the middle or last name, like Green, Branch, Wood, Shea, Miner, Brown, Hill, Blue, White, Barns, Lemons, etc.

[@jessicastoch7042]

I quite like the name Harrison. I think it's lovely.

[@emirachelnatalie3397]

Same 😍 I never liked Harry but now I think it's so cute and I'm only 16 hahaha

[@marissajay6468]

Same here!! I love Harrison as well and I think I prefer it over Harold. I also know a Harris (with the name on it's own) and he suits his name well.

[@loofahsswanson559]

Every Harrison I've ever met has been handsome too!

[@charand1210]

Harrison is our number 1 boys name! Although it being on the list has put us off 🙈

[@melilara4194]

I like this name I was considering it for my son but I don't really like the nickname harry and I know everyone would shorten it to that.

[@jessrose4301]

My cousin named her son Rhett and my grandmother refuses to call him that and says "I'm gonna call him Joe"

[@libz.yaknow]

Jessica Richmond whaaat? That’s wild lol. I think Rhett is cute!

[@jessrose4301]

@@libz.yaknow hahaha agreed! she's a little senile so we forgive her. We tried saying "like Rhett Butler, Nana" but nope!

[@rheasmith6851]

Jessica Richmond I loveee the name Rhett! 😍

[@louise8478]

My brother's girlfriend had the same, her name is Star and her grandmother refused to call her that. She called her Stella to the day she passed away.

[@traveldreamlovecom]

lol

[@just_sarahjane]

My sister named her son Jaxson 🤢 The “s” kills me. Don’t hate the name, hate the spelling.

[@shadybeashooketh1911]

nastyyy i love "Jaxon" tho

[@schasse2011]

I saw a Jayceson (Jason), sooo many extra letters?!

[@hannahgoodchild5255]

That’s my nephews name what’s wrong with it and what do you mean the “s” makes no sense I mean there are plenty of names ending in son Addison Carson Emerson Davison Grayson Jameson Jason Mason Johnson Carlson Nelson Robinson Samson Vinson Thompson Tyson Hudson Brayson Jenson Everson Collison Branson Graceson Maddison Harrison Kison I mean there are so many🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏻

[@just_sarahjane]

@Glenis goodchild there’s nothing wrong with “-son” names, just the “x” in Jaxson already makes an “s” sound. Putting another “s” there is pointless

[@hannahgoodchild5255]

Sarah Jane huh??? The name Jaxson is pronounced Jackson does you sister pronounce Jaxson as Jason

[@gabrielleconnelly3324]

You know what’s funny to do, chat with your parents about names you find adorable and vintage and watch them cringe 😂 because when they were growing up they Agnes/Lucy/Mabel were their parents/friends parents names. Kind of the way we would see Barbara/Karen/Janet

[@eaglefoot23]

Gabrielle Connelly - So true! But not so funny when you’re actually trying to name a baby, and your mom hates all of the adorable vintage names on your list! I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for 20 years from now, when my daughter comes to me and says she’s naming her baby Karen or Janet! 😂

[@briannapelletier719]

Yes! Lol I love Hazel and my grandmother gets so upset with me for it and my mom hates Lorraine. My mom is more on board with the vintage trend though.

[@pinds83]

My mom and I both love vintage names, actually. My husband, on the other hand, HATES them. I adore the name Esther, but he said it's a definite no. We love the same names for boys, but we just can't agree on any girls names. We just found out we're having a girl and this name thing is very stressful. 😥

[@hellybelle5]

Someone told me the key is don't tell anyone until the baby has arrived, then the name is final, and everyone just deals with it 😊

[@hellybelle5]

@@pinds83 Esther is gorgeous!

[@derpinaherpinson5108]

Having a classic name isn't pretentious. Changing the spelling of a classic name to seem "unique" or "trendy" is what's pretentious and screams over-entitled.

[@perfectxmess]

Derpina Herpinson yeah, or chavvy

[@janesmith699]

Exactly! Classic names are good and these idiotic trendy spellings should die out. Jaxon wtf? And i despise Jayden.

[@pinkfoxgloves]

exactly. people called my sons name “pretentious” because i decided to call him edmund. i bet nobody would question if i named him kyler or greyson or something. it’s like people are allergic to classic names

[@janesmith699]

@@pinkfoxgloves Kyler 😂 i hope u made that up.

[@pinkfoxgloves]

Jane Smith nope, over 1,000 boys got named that in 2018 and i’ve met 2 of them

[@megcampbell4510]

My parents wanted to call me Megan but they didn’t like the fact that people would pronounce it differently, so they called me Meg and my middle name is Anne lol 😂

[@SaltyLemonss]

That's genius!

[@Nishka88]

ur parents are jokers 😂 😂

[@meganarnett7201]

I’m Megan Ann-Marie. 😂😂

[@claireindigo1200]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chloer1310]

Wow I wasn’t aware of all the hate on my name 😂

[@SJ_Strum]

Chloe Rhodes 😂 imagine being a baby name expert called SJ 😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🙈

[@chloer1310]

SJ Strum nothing wrong with your name! Or maybe I’m just biased because my mums first name is Sarah and her middle name is Jane 😂

[@FjIrwin]

Chloe Rhodes I love it. My niece is called Chloe. I love her so much

[@chloer1310]

Medusa White aww that’s lovely!

[@lottie6920]

Chloe Rhodes - I know, I love the name and have never heard any hate on it, unless you count people saying “Wouldn’t use it”

[@namelover8405]

I don’t know why, but Bluebell/Maybell remind me of cows’ names 😂

[@laurenelizabeth9546]

When i first read this i thought you meant people naming there kids marmite or similar names haha

[@SJ_Strum]

Lauren Elizabeth 😂😂 it’s so funny how a brand totally owns this idea isn’t it!!

[@Sarah-nd2gy]

Would still really love a Rainbow baby name list x

[@SJ_Strum]

Sarah yes it’s on my list for sure; it’s a tough one xxx

[@sarahward3480]

I just read the name Iris means rainbow 😊

[@katea7500]

Enfys (En-vis) is Welsh for rainbow x

[@sophiagrace6361]

SJ Strum Names meaning “wished for” in other languages: Rova - short for Eurova (Albanian) Wenste - (Dutch) Deziris - (Esperanto) Oska - short for óskað eftir (Icelandic) Norejo - (Lithuanian) Desejei (Portugese) Dorit (Romanian) Names meaning “Miraculous” in other languages: Te’amiri - (Amhiric) Milarosa - from the word Milagrosa (Basque) Imeline - (Estonian) Milolihala - (Hawaiin) 🌈

[@aoifecoatman9532]

Yas! Currently carrying my rainbow baby! Got my boy name but struggling for a girls name! X

[@emilyflavell1658]

I love the name Scarlett and have loved it for years but unfortunately my married name is Flavell (flay-vle) and Scarlett Flavell sounds like a disease

[@kaykillxoxo]

Emily Duff I think it sounds cool together😂

[@yaya-mk3nn]

Emily Duff sounds like a harry potter character

[@pukk6094]

If you love it you should go for it. I don’t think it sounds like a disease at all.

[@ceciliathefirst]

lowkey sounds like Scarlett fever

[@AllieLittleMonster]

Abcd Efg yeah I hear Scarlett fever lol

[@jessicacook4579]

Spanish baby names list.

[@Bibliobelle_]

Your earring and headband combo is ON POINT!!!

[@hayleychewins6200]

I'm most surprised by Margot -- I love that name!

[@angeegee-gcabellogrande4639]

Hayley Chewins I’ve for some reason loved your name since I don’t know when but it seems like any Hayley I come across is the sweetest human being ever would definitely use it

[@hayleychewins6200]

@@angeegee-gcabellogrande4639 Aww, that's so sweet!

[@Tia-vs4xu]

I love it but when you look at it, it just reminds me of maggot

[@kristenambriel3293]

I just want to know wtf people like 😂 Also, now that you associated Margot with maggots I can’t unsee it 😳

[@mamanna415]

That was me with Naomi. Once someone pointed out its I moan backwards, I can't unsee it.

[@pinkysworn]

Margo is an alternative spelling I’ve seen, which is a bit less... buggy, lol.

[@magnoliamackin229]

Or you could be Maggie, like me, and it looks and SOUNDS like Maggot😂

[@hillibilli]

try the French spelling Margaux

[@denell1856]

Jesus Christ loves you!

[@sheehanfamilyvlog9935]

We’re having a Scarlett in March so clearly we love it 🥰

[@amberupton7421]

Jillian Sheehan love Scarlett and truly don’t understand the hate. It’s beautiful.

[@ScarlettIsNotNormal]

Ayyy great name choice

[@TheAlliejaynekav]

My Scarlett is 4 in a few days ❤

[@scarlett7829]

I’m called Scarlett and I’m on the 3rd of march. People call me lettie for short 🙃

[@TaraLyz]

I love it too! I was almost a Scarlett myself. Unfortunately my mom couldn’t get passed the connection to the GWTW character Scarlett O’Hara & how mean of a character she was throughout the book & movie.

[@mrsrhodes2526]

I'm a Stella! I did get called "Artois" a bit when I was at school, but never had any hate for it in my adult life - in fact I get complimented on it loads! I am named after my Grandma & am proud to be a Stella 💕

[@mikafairystar]

I can’t stand the name Keith. 😂.

[@PHE4_]

Keith is the ugliest name ever

[@mollyb7503]

Yes! Can’t stand Keith or Kevin, And I didn’t like the name Carl/Karl but then because of the peaky blinders series that names getting popular again

[@hollyhunter5271]

Damn thats mean my dads name is Keith😂

[@PHE4_]

@@hollyhunter5271 sorry Holly 😂 you have a lovely name!

[@drabby7925]

Keith is an old man name

[@Pajalachannel]

Hi SJ!! I’ve just found your channel and totally hooked on these bb name videos!! Would love to see a Beachy/Surfer/Hawaiian name video😍

[@liai2375]

Oml I can't believe Margot was on the list I loved that name for the longest time!

[@ashlynnicole2769]

Watching from the US and I find it so interesting to see the different connotations and associations with names there vs here!

[@jasmin_dd963]

Felix and Leonard are totally normal names in Germany. Can't imagine them being controversial!

[@chloemcmillan90]

My mum called me Chloé because it was her favourite perfume! So the brand didn't bother her it was a main reason for liking it! Quite a lot of the girl names are surprising!! Xx

[@SJ_Strum]

Chloe Mcmillan I had a friend names Chloe growing up and I was obsessed with her and her name!!!

[@chloemcmillan90]

I've always liked my name and remember being quite protective of it when I was younger because it started to become so popular haha! Ah well I'm obsessed with you and this channel now too! I've got a 7 month old but I'm already on the baby names for the next!!

[@MissAyela]

I'm really not a fan of any name that ends in "son", they're just so common, so I really dislike Jaxon. Where I'm from we use the word "jax" as slang for the toilet eg. "I'm just going to run to the jax before we go" so that's all I can think of! Felix I really like but understand why lots of people don't. Names are just so personal, what one person hates another person loves. I'd never tell a friend or family member if I didn't like their child's name, because they obviously love it. We all have different taste and that's a good thing.

[@abracabadass]

If I ever have a kid I have to give them a unique-ish name because I will always be one of at least seventeen Emily's everywhere I go

[@pastelclouds7939]

I’m an Emily and I’m the exact same way. As beautiful as our name is tho 😍 it’s too frequent

[@summerrose4286]

I think emily is lovely, but my daughter had 17 emilys on her wedding shower list. I asked her if she had friends named something other than emily.

[@17jenaya3]

You’ve been really turning looks SJ!! Where’d you get those earrings I must know!!😍😍

[@figureskate24able]

I find this video so interesting! I’m canadian and a lot of these names are very common here and people don’t really think twice about them. It’s kinda cool how although Canada and the UK and obviously English speaking countries our overall opinions on names are so different

[@JollyHolidaywithMary]

i'm so impressed you do these every monday! I do them once a month on my channel, i'd love to do more but i feel like once a month is good right now for the time i have available! I like Oscar, I always think of Ghostbusters 2, lol. It's adorable! And Billy Murray says in the movie "Named after a hot dog!" for Oscar Meyer. haha. Who could hate Henry!! It's SO CUTE!! i'm sad it's so popular now! Leonard is great, I think of Leonard Nemoy. He's the best. Fox is on my top 5 list, from X-Files, the main male character is Fox Mulder and i had a massive crush on him as a little girl lol. I would use Fox for a girl!!

[@jessicastoch7042]

I also quite like Fox, but I can't get on board with Leonard and like many Oscar just seems like mot of a dog's name to me.

[@JollyHolidaywithMary]

Jessica Stoch i agree. I wouldnt choose Oscar or Leonard, lol.

[@jessicastoch7042]

@@JollyHolidaywithMary hahaha, yeah and I also think Henry is a cute name. I'm not head over heels for it but I don't dislike it either. Mckenzie on the other hand, is just... No

[@JollyHolidaywithMary]

Jessica Stoch ugh agreed! Mackenzie, Chloe, and Jaxson... or even Jackson, just not a fan! And Lola is definitely a pet name, i know lots of pups named Lola haha.

[@jessicastoch7042]

@@JollyHolidaywithMary Wow we seem to have quite similar taste in names. 😊.

[@ep8806]

Your fashion has just leveled up, you look better than ever, seriously!

[@velvetgh0st]

i feel the exact opposite to you when it comes to chloe! i see it as quite a ‘chavvy’ name - i think that stems from the school i went to but i just can’t see that name as nice 😩 winter however, IS BEAUTIFUL haha!

[@elizabethharris6427]

Yeah I have the exact same issue with hearing it so much at school. However, if I try and just listen to the name as a sound (without the connotations it brings) I actually like it a lot! I think I prefer the name Cleo tho!

[@ep8806]

I'm in the US not UK but here Winter would definitely be considered the cheaper of the two names. I personally like both but definitely wouldn't use either for my own daughter!

[@chloemarie1409]

I love my name but it really frustrates me that it’s considered tacky. My personality is so far removed from the stereotypes people associate with the name Chloe! Generally, most Chloe’s I’ve met haven’t been the nicest so I can see where you’re coming from 😂

[@FavouriteMercy0]

I agree with you. Don’t like name chloe but love Wynter / winter as a name x

[@laurenClaire-du2he]

Agreed! There was about 10 chloe's just in my year at school...hate it...

[@evedevaney]

What about reacting to your old baby name videos/ what you think of the name now! X

[@dahlface6790]

I had a great aunt named Emwyn. Everyone called her Emmy. I always thought her name was pretty unique

[@braidedsilver]

I love your hairstyle and earrings in this video! So interesting to hear these lists, thank you!

[@petraskvarc317]

as a non native english speaker, i can’t deal with how leonard is pronounced. why is there o!?

[@lilianisobel]

Petra Skvarc Leo means lion! In other languages you do pronounce the ‘o’ like in Leonardo which is more commonly used in Italian, Spanish and Portugese. Hope this helps!

[@fortuneokay]

Lilian Jones i think they asked “why is there o” in regards to how SJ pronounced the name, since she pronounced it like “ leh-nard” and not “ leo-nard”

[@lilianisobel]

fortuneokay Yes and that is why :) English is full of silent letters because we choose to keep lots of original spellings from different languages every though we don’t annunciate things the same!

[@Meeeesje]

Yes very weird. Leo, Leon, Leona, Leonardo and then there's Leonard....

[@kierstengalipeau]

actaully Leonard is pronounched like LEE OH NARD

[@emilybryant8461]

My son is Ronan, and I've always gotten responses like "oh I LOVE that, what's the origin??" Or a "ohhh okay..." quite funny 😂

[@mimimary16]

I don’t like Chloe just because I know SO MANY Chloes

[@chloevaughn9755]

Mary-Helen Kolousek ,,, my name is Chloë,,, and I’ve only met like 3 or 4 Chloe’s in my life tbh

[@mimimary16]

Random Alien cool... but I have met a lot...tbh...There was 9 Chloe’s in my graduating class 150. So.....yeah, I just don’t see the point of your response 😂 but kk

Random Alien I’m also Chloë with the ë!

[@chloejensen5689]

My name is chloe, it was really uncommon when I was growing up but I’ve noticed it’s super common now!

[@MrsVanWyngarden56]

I’m an Emmy! So many people have thought that my name is Amy that I’ve taken to introducing myself as “Emmy, like the award!”

[@courtneyb6189]

It's funny that these are "love/hate" names and i feel almost entirely indifferent about most of them lol

[@taliacurran2430]

Ive been waiting for the name Vera to come up on one of your lists. I love it! Thoughts...? I also love the name eden from this list ❤

[@sblood311]

We named our daughter Matilda and we get quite a bit of mixed reviews on it, my father in law thought we were kidding when we told him her name lol. We also considered Scarlet for her.

[@summerrose4286]

I love matilda and considered using it as a middle name. Even love Tillie.

[@elizabethharris6427]

I'm 22 and from the UK, when I was growing up there where a lot of Chloes in my class and the rest of the school, and because it was so popular I never really liked it. However, I think the actual sound of the name is beautiful!

[@leeneedsfriends6750]

The thing I find about names is that the person they're on changes my opinion on them. There are names I disliked but grow to love because of how nice the person I associate it with is and names I used to love but were kinda ruined by people with that name (luckily the latter happens a lot less often!). Moral is if people don't like the name you and your partner would really love to name your child then maybe your child will change their opinion on it! x

[@lindsaykearney5089]

In terms of “red” names, I love the name Ruby!!

[@steviwoodberry6433]

Lindsay Kearney so common where I live! I swear every persons daughter now is either names Ruby, Isla or Charlotte

[@lindsaykearney5089]

stevi woodberry really? are you in the UK? I met the first Ruby I’ve ever known in my life just a few years ago here in the U.S.!

[@steviwoodberry6433]

Lindsay Kearney No, Australia. It’s very common here, a pretty name but loses it’s cute when it’s overused I reckon. It’s funny how I’ll watch US name videos and a lot of names that get the ‘omg I’ve never heard of that’ name, is so common to me! Like, a couple who had never heard the name Flynn.

[@rubymcneil5693]

My name is Ruby!

[@clairerozier4449]

I know a Ruby-Rose :)

[@FeeyaSedai]

Agnes in Swedish would sound like "Ang-nes" and so the "g" isn't as awkward for us. I think Agnes pronounced the way English speaking people do it sounds pretty rough, no offense! Haha.

[@kristinamitrova5210]

My mind immediately goes to Oscar Wilde when I hear Oscar which is probably why I’ve always liked the name. Also my eyebrows jumped up to the heavens when you said the general opinion on Leonard is that it’s ugly. If that’s not a beautiful name, then I don’t know what is😂. I just really like the order of the letters, looks so satisfying written down. The “Leo” part reminds me of the zodiac sign while “-nard” is such an elegant ending in my mind.

[@loulou89732]

We share the same mind haha! I love the name Leonard!

[@ourwoollylife6108]

Can you please do a list on names ending in ‘ee’ sound, I have a Stanley but would love to hear more names ending with that sound!

[@beebee9203]

You should try to do a video on middle names for babies. I'm not having a baby anytime soon bug I know people who have an easy time picking a first name but have the hardest time picking middle names.

[@andreasophiach]

I’m naming my daughter Stella after my mother :( I think it’s really cool and cute

[@SJ_Strum]

Andrea Sophia it’s amazing!

[@andreasophiach]

SJ Strum ah thank you for replying! My mums name is actually Chrystella - it’s Greek, and I’m passing it down in a bit of a more modern way :D I just don’t want people to start nick naming her chris for some reason lol x

[@elizabethharris6427]

I also love the name Stella!!

[@Gracielooks]

I was going to call my daughter stella too! It’s a beautiful name! But in the end I decided to call her Annie after my lovely Mother :)

[@haylienicole9736]

stella is my favorite name and any time i tell someone they say it sounds like a dog... so if i ever use it no one will know until she’s born lol

[@holliewalker273]

Working in childcare for a number of years, I met so many children with these names. I’ve been really put off the name Alfie as each child I worked with that had that name had really difficult behaviours and were always getting in trouble! The same with any varieties on Aiden sounding names - Kayden, Hayden etc!

[@bethaimee881]

Loved the name Chloe when I was a kid so much I named my cat Chloe haha, I also loooove the name Winter as a middle name and I love Scarlett I think it sounds so elegant I don’t know if I’d use it though

[@Biggyboo19]

My daughter is called Olive after her great Gran I’m surprised that people don’t like it 💕

[@OliviaM-hr7vw]

I was named Olivia after my great aunt Olive! My parents had a botanical theme with my sisters and I so it's a double meaning for the plant and the family history

[@elisescout5932]

I positively love it! What's her middle name? My baby names list has Olive Iris - Iris being my boyfriend's grandmother's name.

[@Lea-dq2uy]

Jaxon:❌ (hate the spelling😂) Felix:❌ Harrison:❤ Oscar:❌ Alfie:❌ Henry:❤ Leonard:❌ Fox:❌ Eden:❤ (I prefer it as a girls name) Mckenzie:❌ (hate the spelling) Chloe:❤ Lola:❌ Stella:❤ Winter:❤ Margot:❤ (It was my great grandmas name, she passed away this year. She was 95 and I think I might use Margot as a middle name if I ever have a baby girl.) Agnes:❌ Megan:❌ Scarlett:❤ Emmie:❌ Olive:❤

[@chocolatemafia4303]

I love Lola, just my opinion

[@emmarae3773]

Makes me feel better to see people here saying they like Harrisom seen as my (almost) 2 year old has that name 😆😆

[@annie.76]

I actually changed my baby’s name. He was my third child and my other two children are named, Sebastian and Scarlett. I named my last son, Phoenix and idk if it were the hormones, but I thought it was strong and unique. I had baby name regret so badly. I had hoped it would pass. However, I only felt worse about it and we all referred to him as “baby.” I spoke with his pediatrician about changing his name and she assured me that it wasn’t that big of deal and wouldn’t affect his development. Long story short, I changed it to Seth, and am so glad I did. My other children were so accepting.

[@annie.76]

I love Scarlett too as it’s my daughters name. I had Scarlett chosen in the beginning and then almost didn’t end up naming her that and was about to choose an Irish name, Saoirse, which my husband disliked. I went to my Dad’s grave while pregnant with her and found a flower label sticking out of the ground above his tombstone that red “Scarlet.” My husband, was like, “that’s it, that’s a sign from your Dad!” I kept the flower label and named her Scarlett...or maybe, my Dad named her?! ❤️

[@itssarahjane1283]

Aw SJ I’d be far too scared to watch a vlog where you list names that you personally don’t like! Haha! My favourites from this list are Alfie and Winter , I personally love them both! Fun fact: My best friend is called Chloe and she has a dog called Lola - haha! Loved this video SJ 💕✨

[@SJ_Strum]

It’s Sarahjane ahhhh great choices!!! I genuinely love all names especially ours ;-)

[@just_sarahjane]

Let’s form a Sara(h) Jane club lol

[@debbieversteeg2407]

Hate the names Winter and Spring.

[@ANNtique]

Both of my kids have uncommon names. With my son’s name most people paused for a second and then announced they loved it, and it seemed sincere. With my daughter’s name we mostly got asked where we got it from and why did we choose it. It was obvious it wasn’t liked. I did run our names by my mum but that was it. I couldn’t have chosen a name she hated. Both kids totally suit their names and so far they have never complained about them. I’ve never liked my name so I’m glad they both seem to like theirs.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

What are their names

[@rachelstar7805]

Harrison Ford - absolute hotty. Harrison is good with me lol.

[@clarabraun1105]

Rachel Star or George Harrison :-)

[@Allysia622]

Rachel Star this is who I think of too! Love it.

[@marissajay6468]

I think another reason why Scarlett isn't liked as much as it has the word Scar in it and it associates with scarlet fever. Crimson would be a cute alternative for those that aren't fond of Scarlett. I'm with that on some names such as Harper, Trudy, or Piper as it has the words Harp and Rude or it reminds me of Pipe up for some reason. With Olivia and Olive I feel that it gives off the same feeling as Evelina and Evelyn (which I love both of those names). Olivia and Evelina give a little added flair to the name where Evelyn and Olive are more of a plain, but simple and sweet kind of names.

[@kerriganelizabethreno6421]

I love Harrison

[@rhiestevens5233]

My son's name is Alfie and we did have the conversation about whether it would transition well for an adult. We decided that if he would prefer to be called Al or Alf or go by his middle name when he's older then that would be fine. When I do tell people his name we have nothing but positive comments (although you never know what people say behind your back)

[@belladazzi]

The name that surprises me the most from this list is Harrison! I think that’s a great name. I love the name Clementine and my friends make fun of me for it all of the time

[@nicoleking4760]

I also love the name Clementine! but unfortunately my mum hates it :(

[@pixiebarnacle2127]

I really like the name Hilda (can also be spelt Hilde in Norwegian but pronounced the same) but my mum was critising it for being an 'old lady' name.

[@tegan-annwall5166]

I am currently pregnant. We have our pets unusual names that we really loved, I had someone send me a message when we announced we were pregnant saying ‘make sure you give your kid a real name’ I was very offended.

[@siennadaryl9845]

what did you name your baby in the end?

[@tegan-annwall5166]

@@siennadaryl9845 John Brenton Beren ☺️

[@tegan-annwall5166]

John for my husbands grandfather, Brenton for my brother who has passed on and Beren for J.R.R. Tolkien’s story Beren and Lúthien

[@siennadaryl9845]

@@tegan-annwall5166 oh that’s a lovely strong name. I like how it has significance to you

[@daraweinstein5118]

I absolutely love these videos. Not pregnant or anything but always looking for future inspo :) So glad I found your channel

[@LilMorphineAnnie]

Names I personally can't stand: Aiden, Brayden, Hayden, Jayden or any variation of those -ayden names. Bailey, Hailey, Kaylee, Brayleigh or any -leigh variation. MacKenzie, Jackson, Harrison or any last names as first names.

[@lornajackson7686]

Watt DeFuque it seems we have eerily similar pet hates in name choices my friend

[@Sasafrass14]

Same and the Lyn ending names for me.

[@clairem7123]

You have summed up my hates perfectly!

[@cometTells]

If you ever do another video to help views find their baby name pairings I could use some help!! My husband’s family has an old family tradition we are trying to bring back! When my husbands ancestors first came to the States they were the O’Boyles but the original 3 brothers faced discrimination because they were Irish. So the brothers decided they would drop the “O” and become a “Boyle” but that they would give their children middle names that would start with an O so that they all could still be so-and-so “O. Boyle” We plan to have a larger family (4+) and I’m really struggling! So far we have Benjamin Owen, and John Oliver. Outside of Olivia, I struggle to find first and O middle names that flow and sound gorgeous with our last name “Boyle”. We tend to like old English or Victorian names, and i LOVE the name Olympia and Odessa. I am just stumped! Any advise or suggestions is so wonderfully welcomed! I am an new follower but I’m so excited to be part of this community!

[@skullyplayz1767]

I actually like most of these names 😂 I wasn’t aware of the hate some of these got!

[@Hmcknight87]

Chloe surprised me the most! I think it’s adorable!

[@sarahward3480]

Our daughter is lola and my inlaws were shocked at first, being of the copa cabana and the kinks generation! Now they love it though and she suits the name so well! Living in ireland and we've only had nice reactions!

[@bonniebrown5102]

My name is Bonnie, and I am the only person I know with that name under 70. I know with the “vintage revival “ for names,I am surprised I haven’t seen it make a comeback yet.

[@chloecutting8150]

I’m surprised by people not liking Chloe 😂😂 I’ve never heard that before 😂

[@chloeknott4608]

my name is chloe and i hate it because there are 4 other chloes in my year at school

[@kloiemartin-peterson5459]

My name is Kloie and I get a lot of “oh your mom wanted you to be unique” 😂 but I didn’t grow up with any other kloies

[@lauraa5331]

Kloie Martin oh wow Kloie is bold 😅 Never seen that spelling before

[@chloecutting8150]

I know LOADS of chloes and my boyfriend works with a Kloie too. It always felt like it’s a really popular name. I didn’t used to like it but I don’t mind it now that I’m older

[@chloecolbert7158]

I know a couple of Chloes but mostly people tell me their dog/cat is named Chloe

[@Andrea-gg1wc]

my favorite thing to do is go on the Wikipedia pages for paint colors and find names. I love the name Cerise for a girl, Jet, Caspian, Lavender, Kelly, and Marigold. I also really resonate with the name Chesko which i made up inspired by chestnut brown haha

[@GraceyV]

I'm having a Chloe this April! We love her name!!

[@chloeistiny9918]

Beautiful name! Hehe 🤪 where I’m from, there’s not many Chloe’s... people tell me it’s a pretty name (sounds nice and spelt nicely too)

[@GraceyV]

@@chloeistiny9918 thank you! I love the name!

[@chloeclinton2392]

@@GraceyV I'm called Chloe and I love my name!

[@GraceyV]

@@chloeclinton2392 you have a beautiful name! I cant wait for my Chloe to be born

[@chloer1310]

Gvviews congrats on your baby Chloe! (From a fellow Chloe) 😂

[@HollyDzelmanis]

My younger sister who’s 20 is called Scarlett. It suits her wonderfully, graceful and elegant although I don’t see it carrying through to younger generations

[@larasnow7883]

I love Chloe 💗 I think it is so cute and I don’t think of the brand at all when I hear it. My first name is Megan and people always pronounce it wrong! Very interesting list 💗

[@monkiram]

When I was in grade 7, one of my teachers’ first name was Agnes. She was one of my younger teachers and so kind and sweet and we all thought it was such an unfortunate name for her, because it sounded like a cranky old lady name to us lol. This was like 16 years ago so it’s interesting to see that it’s trendy now haha

[@louisacoote2337]

I love Stella and Scarlett, as they both have a literary connection (Gone With The Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire) and I would use it for twin girls.

[@scahhdjehw4261]

I’m a twin and my name is scarlett. I was going to be called Stella but my dad wouldn’t let my mum because of the beer. My twin sister is called hazel

[@RoseTylerxx]

Scarlett is one of my favourites! My hubby is also fond of it too! We aren't planning on using it as we have 2 girl names which are rarer and beautiful...but yeah. Love Scarlett-and the nickname Lettie is so cute!

[@aislingluciaeldridge7271]

Can you do a video on aviation themed names please

[@janewalsh3274]

My daughter is Saskia and not one person liked it when I was pregnant. Even now my mum doesn't like it and she's 2! Expecting baby girl no. 2 and going to go for something unusual again but not tell anyone. I've learned my lesson xx

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

I love the unique names even if i wouldn't use them . It's always cool. I hate when people take names and spell them weird so it's what they think is different because of spelling

[@BlueMoon3l3b]

I like Saskia, but it sounds more Eastern European which is not usually as accepted unless you are from there. My bf and I like Oxana, but I think it would cause issues

[@janewalsh3274]

Leah Banks Oxana is lovely! I’d say go for it! I’m Irish and I am definitely not choosing any Irish names because it’s just expected that I’ll choose one hence why we’re going with something completely different 😍

[@millymoo9064]

I love Olive and it’s on my list Olive Marie after my gran. I also like Olivia but as it’s really popular I think Olive is a good substitute

[@eleanornaomigabrielle4105]

Milly Moo my daughters middle name is Olive after her great grandma! Also, I call my little sister Milly Moo 🙈 small world! X

[@potatogem18]

Our son is Wolfgang :) my partner and I are Australian (my partner has German heritage on his side) but majority of our family is Australian so was hard for them to understand why we would choose that name. But my partner and I fell in love with it, it’s strong and powerful. Makes a great grown man name but also good for a little boy because he gets called wolf or wolfie for short :). It’s a beautiful name ❤️ definitely makes him stand out

[@skksdfdnfkfbksdfbf8813]

I don’t know if you ever did this but you should do Italian baby names 🥰

[@lornajackson7686]

Mia Angelina YES! I would love to see SJ do some Italian names

[@afrancis8941]

I’m honestly quite surprised that Megan and Scarlett are so controversial, not necessarily names on my list but I wouldn’t think twice about them if a friend told me that’s what they were naming their child! X

[@chloeofford119]

I’m called Chloe and I’ve never been a fan, wouldn’t call myself it if I had the choice😂 always felt a bit cheap and chavvy😂😂

[@zainabnuzhan376]

I've always loved the name. To me it says pretty and feminine.

[@micahholman8539]

I think it’s beautiful!

[@jensfamilylife]

The biggest thing I got out of this is too many people are worrying way too much about other people's names.

[@Agnes_WR]

I was wondering whether my old lady name would appear on this list and my prediction was correct haha (I still love it though and only get mildly annoyed at the Agnes/Angus confusions)

[@ellarose9213]

Love this, please do a place names list, like city names. E.g. I love Milan for a girl!💕

[@Bisexualchaosdemon]

The dislike of the 'G' sound reminded me of a different name that upsets me haha I have never liked the name Morag (It's Scottish). I don't really know what it is, I just hate how it sounds!

[@trisha8415]

Thoughts on the name Calvin? My little guy was named for his great grandpa Alvin. I thought Cal/Calvin was a cute slightly more updated take on a classic (and a bit stodgy) name.

[@rheasmith6851]

Trisha I love the name Calvin! Funnily enough was talking about names today and I think Calvin is a lovely boys name.

[@kelleranncornelius2432]

I LOVE THE NAME EDEN

[@kelle30]

Chloe surprised me but in the states it is a pretty common name and not associated with the brand as much.

[@dianelloyd7464]

We have very unusual names in our family - Taite (girl), Gray (boy), Knight (boy), Snow (girl), Devon (girl). We love unusual. 👍🏻

[@sallyhoward8899]

I never knew picking a name could be so difficult! People really do love or hate certain names! My husband and I are expecting out first baby boy in March and can not find one single name we both like lol! He likes a strong "normal" name that does not sound made up & will suit them well as a grown man. I prefer softer names that are short, sweet, different but not too different! My husband likes Alex & Max.. I like Emmett, Flynn, Ryder, Oscar, Vinnie, Jacob, Jaxon, Ben, Todd, Matt, Blake & Brock (these have all been no's for hubby)!! I need some HELP haha. I watch your videos all the time in hope of finding the perfect name ;)

[@ingiemummalove130]

I love Winter !!! So beautiful! Not my fave for a boy though!! Also not keen if spellings are weird? Like Wynter?? I don’t get it? X

[@julietderose2484]

My name is Juliet and I love it now but hated it when I was younger as a I got a ton of people teasing me asking “Where’s Romeo?” However, most people spell my name Juliette and add on the extra “t” and “e”. It would be interesting to see a video with different spellings of names!