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Choosing a baby name is personal. For some parents, it’s about meaning. For others, it’s about beauty.
Sometimes, it’s a nod to culture, history, or family. And occasionally, it’s a name they simply can’t stop saying out loud.
But every now and then, the name they fall in love with turns out to be… complicated. Not because it lacks charm, but because other people just don’t seem to say it right.
The teacher pauses at roll call. Baristas scribble wild guesses on coffee cups. Strangers ask, “How do you say that again?”
Still, many parents stand by their choice. Because a name is more than just sound, it’s identity, intention, and story.
Here are some of the most mispronounced baby names in the U.S. and why they’re still so loved.