In a long running and hilarious internet thread, parents have shared hundreds of horror stories about embarrassing monikers for their kids.
A redditor with the username beetjuice98 explained their baby-naming process.
The post read: “I stressed a lot about what my baby’s initials would be, enough that I didn’t use my first name which had the initials ‘LSD’ because of connections to the drug.
“Well I had my baby (we didn’t share the name before) and initials are TRD.
“The first thing my grandpa said when he heard the name was: ‘Aw…his initials are TuRD!’
“Biggest facepalm ever.”
Another user shared her pain, adding: “Solidarity. I love the names Bethany and Bianca but not with the last initial J.”
Dozens more shared their awkward names, with users sharing examples of initials that spell out funny words.
Weddingwoes13 said: “I knew a BMW and an A**.”
Lexanova42 replied: “I knew a BMW, kids called Beemer.”
And Serious_Ad_3123 responded with: “A guy with the initials BRA.”
RockabillyPep confessed their initials are BJS, adding: “Never caused me a problem a day in my life.
“It was pointed out to me once at 14, and once at 19 – just a matter-of-fact ‘did you know your initials are BJS?’
“I’m in my mid thirties. Hasn’t come up since. But I do wonder if it ever occurred to my parents.”
“Mine are RAD and one of my sisters’ is PMS,” said briarmond93, “Two different ends of the funny spectrum lol.”
Another contributor added some handy tips to prevent other mothers from falling into the same common pitfalls and traps.
Jenniferami suggested: “Not all these are issues for everyone but might be for some.
“Initials spelling an unfortunate word or acronym both three initial and two initial such as STD or VD.
“Names that are considered overly trendy.
“Names that might be more commonly used for pets.
“Names that the parents dislike all the nicknames for, not that that is insurmountable, just a consideration.
“Names that are common nouns with last names that are common nouns such as Crystal Lake or Jade King.”
As the fun thread gathered momentum over the past few weeks, and people shared their secrets, u/Mystery_Prime asked if anyone could suggest good nicknames for their baby called Galactica.
“I’m not sure if many people know about the name Galactica, but I found it a few months ago and have been curious to know whether or not it could be nicknamed,” the comment read.
“So far I’ve come up with Gal, Gally and Gala but they don’t really stick with me.”
It comes after a baby name expert, who gets paid up to £30k a time to help parents choose the perfect moniker, has shared her tips for any parents-to-be struggling to decided on a name.
Did you know some baby names are actually banned?
The reasons for a name not being allowed range from issues of taste, decency and just plain silliness.
While some brave new mums and dads were looking for something unique to stand out from the crowd, perhaps they should have stuck to something tried and tested like Oliver and Charlotte which are the most popular baby names in Britain.
Here are just some of the names currently heading up the banned list:
