You Won’t Believe These 42 WTF Baby Names Parents Actually Chose

Meet Kai'l. No, it’s not a typo of Kyle. It’s like parents said, “Let’s make it sound cooler... or just harder to say.”

A high school friend had twins named Tiki (girl) and Torch (boy). Born from a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. Three years later, it still boggles minds.

Once knew a girl named Cafeteria. Everyone just called her Café. You can imagine the jokes wrote themselves.

Volunteered with Scouts and met two twin boys named Cain and Abel. Dad thought it was epic; we’re thinking it’s just… well, dramatic.

This one never fails to crack us up: Latrina. Yep, somebody thought this was a great name.

Vanilla was her first name and Pepper her middle. If you’re picking ingredient names, at least try combos that don’t make you scratch your head.

A high school buddy named Jesus de la Cruz (translates to Jesus of the Cross). Hated the name, got mocked, and eventually bailed on his super religious fam. Now just a regular cool dude with a less epic name.

At a tourist spot in Colorado, a mom yelled for her daughter Labia when rain started. Instant double-take moment for anyone within earshot.

Met a 12-year-old named Whizdom. Pronounced just like Wisdom, but with some extra weird flair.

A family with four daughters named Faith, Hope, Grace... and Submit. Yes, Submit. We’re questioning this last choice big time.

High school girl named Reignbeaux. Spoiler alert: It’s actually pronounced Rainbow. Because spelling is overrated.

There’s a kindergartner named Youngblood. Talk about starting life with a bang.

A kid in class named Unit. Makes you wonder what the siblings are named - Meter? Kilogram?

Parents decided 'Phoenix' was too normal, so they went with Feenyxxe. Pronounced just like Phoenix, but with extra letters for flair.

Meet the family: Taleigh, Paitlyn, Anakin, Khalessi (yep, misspelled Khaleesi), and the pièce de résistance - just Boy. Straight up Boy.

A kid named Brasize. Pronounced Bra-Zeez. Yep. Brace yourself.

My sibling named their kid Knoxlee. The whole family agrees: it’s a name that screams ‘good luck with that life!’

A girl in high school named Candy Counter. We’re guessing Halloween was extra special at her house.

Yes, a kid named Shrek. Because who wouldn’t want to be named after a green ogre?

Teacher here! Some recent students had names like Precious, King, Castle, Freezer, Foxy, Danger, Alpha, Million, Karma, Divine, Major, Yuma, Persia… Oh, and Mouse, Beautiful, Princess. Wild, right?

There’s a girl named Felony. Yep, her parents thought it was “cute” because they were felons. That’s asking for trouble.

Someone’s kid is named Superman. Gotta love aiming for the stars, or… comics?

My sister-in-law named her kid Riot. And just so you know, I’m avoiding her at family events.

There’s a real person named Minority. Yeah, confusing much?

Teacher here! The weirdest name I’ve had in class? Wiley Minx. Sounds like a spy name or a sneaky cat.

One kid named Dijon, like the fancy mustard (and city in France). Fancy foodie vibes or just a weird lunch joke?

Some redneck dad went all out with Remington Gage. Firearms and tough guy? Or just trying way too hard?

My sister had a friend named Bambalina. Sounds like a fairy princess or a disco queen.

Heard a mum in a library call for her son Messiah. Now that’s a lot to live up to.

Met a girl named Zachary. But it’s pronounced Zah-sha-ray. Definitely not your typical Zach.

Working with a guy named Crow, his sister Robin, and another sibling named Wren. Guess their parents really loved birds.

Taught a kid named Snowball Snowball Jr. (so there’s probably a Sr. out there!). Also had a Chase Danger (yes, Danger was the middle name). Wild pair.

Knew a guy named Moonshine. His parents were raging alcoholics, so maybe this was an inside joke? Either way, it’s a weird name.

Met kids named Saffron, Justice, Zadock, and Rehteah (which is just Heather spelled backwards). Fancy or confusing? You decide.

One student was named Alexxzander (extra letters, extra cool?), and a classmate named Sparkle who totally lived up to her name. Spot-on or way off?

That’s Ryeitt – pronounced Riot. Sounds like trouble before you even meet the kid.

Ever heard Jeffany? It's like Jeff and Tiffany had a baby. Weird? Definitely.

One lady named her daughter Halloumi, because she craved that cheese during pregnancy. Tasty or terrifying?

Had a student named Chlamydia. Her mom, a non-native English speaker, thought it sounded pretty. She mostly went by Lydia, thankfully.

One girl was named Mary Christmas. What were her parents thinking? Some joked it was like a real-life Dumb and Dumber lovechild name.

Two sisters named Wednesday and Tomorrow. Talk about naming kids after calendar days.

My cousin’s legal first name is Tarzan. Guess what? We just call him by his middle name. Way less jungle vibes.