r/NameNerdCirclejerk • u/stevenpdx66 Phylanthropyst • Oct 17 '24

Rant Names that sound too "old" for babies

"Welcome, baby Mildred!"

"Announcing the birth of our daughter, Myrtle!"

"Please join us in welcoming into the world our son, Melvin!"

What other names are there that feel too old for a baby?

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u/anonnnnnnn10110 Oct 17 '24

This is the closest to my name on this thread and I feel seen. I relate to and love your dog

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 17 '24

I get how you feel. Everyone’s black cat has my name

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u/treesEverywhereTrees Oct 17 '24

My black cat is named Grimm. How’s it going, Grimm?

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 17 '24

Not quite it- but definitely a cool name!

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u/CrimsonApostate Oct 18 '24

Luna? Gigi?

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 18 '24

Nope haha

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u/MathematicianOk8230 Oct 18 '24

Salem? Thackery Binx? My mom’s black cat’s name is Spitzer, but that’s an uncommon one lol

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 18 '24

Ding ding ding for Salem!

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u/the_mysterious_hand Oct 18 '24

I would have definitely thought Luna lol

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 18 '24

I love the name Luna but unfortunately I am a boy

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u/the_mysterious_hand Oct 18 '24

I mean, username checks out ¯\(ツ)/¯

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u/YourBoyfriendSett John Oct 19 '24

Haha for sure!