Arguably, every baby name is a 'Marmite name', i.e. a name some people will love (the baby's name-givers, for example) and some will hate. But now ChannelMum has released the top 10 baby names that are either strongly loved or hated, according to their baby name expert (that's apparently a job).
Their research showed that almost half of people have to endure name choice criticism, most usually from in-laws. If you're currently toying with a few controversial baby names of your own, you'll be happy to know that, despite family backlash, 94% go on to use their chosen baby name.
'The days of having a few safe – and dull – baby names to choose from are long gone,' said the ChannelMum expert. 'There are over 60,000 baby names in use in the UK and this number is ballooning year-on-year as parents seek unique monikers, so it’s likely even more names will be added to the Marmite list. But the best name rule is if you love it, go for it, but do check that the child’s full name initials don’t spell something silly, and, of course make sure it won’t open up your child to ridicule.'
The moral of the story here is if you like your baby name, stick with it, and maybe don't tell anyone your thoughts before the baby is born; it's much harder for people to be cruel about a name when it is no longer abstract and belongs to an adorable baby. However, if you want to play it really safe, maybe avoid the below names...
TOP 10 BOYS' CONTROVERSIAL NAMES
Jaxon / Jaxxon
Felix
Harrison
Oscar
Alfie
Henry
Leonard
Fox
Eden
Mackenzie
TOP 10 GIRLS' CONTROVERSIAL NAMES
Chloe
Lola
Stella
Winter
Margot
Agnes
Megan / Meghan
Scarlett
Emmie
Olive
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