A pregnant woman has been left in stitches – and slightly horrified – after a close friend playfully suggested what might just be the worst baby name ever.
The mum-to-be, who hasn't been named, shared her predicament online after the cheeky recommendation from her pal. While clearly meant as a joke, the outrageous name has somehow lodged itself in her mind, leaving her both amused and frustrated.
The Name That Started It All
"I'm due in a few weeks and still haven't settled on a name," the expectant mother explained. "When I asked my friend for suggestions, she deadpan replied with 'Abcde' – pronounced 'ab-si-dee'."
The unusual moniker, which literally spells out the first five letters of the alphabet, has actually been given to a handful of children in recent years. But that doesn't make it any less controversial.
Why Can't She Shake It?
What started as a clear joke has now become an earworm the mum can't escape. "Now every time I think of baby names, 'Abcde' pops into my head," she admitted. "It's ridiculous but I can't stop thinking about it!"
Parenting experts suggest this phenomenon isn't uncommon. "When we hear something outrageous, it often sticks in our memory precisely because it's so unusual," explains child psychologist Dr Emma Preston. "The key is to laugh it off and focus on names you genuinely love."
Internet Reacts to Baby Name Drama
The story has sparked amusement online, with many sharing their own experiences of terrible name suggestions:
- "My uncle wanted to call my cousin 'Espn' after the sports channel!"
- "A nurse friend met a baby called 'Hashtag' – no joke."
- "My husband seriously considered 'Megatron' until I vetoed it."
While unique names continue to grow in popularity, most parents agree there's a line between distinctive and downright cruel. As for our mum-to-be? She's reportedly compiling a sensible shortlist – with 'Abcde' firmly in the 'joke' category.
