Bad Baby Names, Names For Bad Boys Or Girls, Page 2
Bad baby names explore the edgier, darker side of naming tradition, the picks with a little storm in their syllables. If you are drawn to anti-hero charm or simply want to know which names have historically carried shadowy meanings, this collection of bad baby names offers a candid look. Each pick comes from a real tradition, and many have been reclaimed as bold, modern choices.
Consider Ronove, a name from European demonology that has drifted into goth-leaning baby lists. Mallory, from the Old French meaning "unlucky" or "unfortunate," has grown into a mainstream favorite despite its meaning. Cecilia carries a Latin root meaning "blind," once considered an omen. Jezebel, the infamous biblical queen, has been reclaimed by parents who love its lilting sound. Damien, a Greek name meaning "to tame," gained its darker edge from the horror film The Omen but has truly saintly roots.
When choosing bad baby names, know your sources and think carefully about how peers and teachers may read them. Say each one with your surname and decide if the edge still feels right. Pair an unconventional first with a gentler middle for balance. If this style intrigues you, browse our fearless baby names, our strong-willed baby names, or our gorgeous baby names for kindred picks. A bad name, chosen with care, can become simply memorable.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleo | Famed | Female | Greek |
| Coco | A Pet Name. | Female | French |
| Cohen | Allternate Spellings: Coen Or Koen.Brave. | Male | German |
| Colin | Virile | Male | Gaelic |
| Creighton | From The Farm By The Creek | Male | Scottish |
| Damien | Untamed | Female | French |
| Dartagnan | The Three Musketeers By Dumas Was Based On The Real D'artagnan's Memoirs. | Male | French |
| Declan | The Name Of An Irish Saint. | Male | Irish |
| Deirdre | Sorrowful | Female | Celtic |
| Delilah | Desired | Female | Hebrew |
| Desiree | The One Desired. | Female | French |
| Dexter | Name Taken From Heraldry | Male | French |
| Dick | Strong Leader | Male | German |
| Diva | Divine One | Female | Celtic |
| Dixie | Abbreviation Of Richard. In The USA Dixie Refers To The French Word For Ten:... | Female | English |
| Dominique | Feminine Form Of Dominic (Born On Sunday) | Female | French |
| Dracul | Devil Or Dragon | Male | Romanian |
| Duke | The Royalty Title Used As Nickname Or Given Name. Also An Abbreviation Of Mar... | Male | English |
| Earl | Chief | Male | Anglo |
| Emily | "Industrious, Eager" | Female | German |
| Eulalie | Well-Spoken | Female | French |
| Fanny | Pet Name Meaning Free: Variant Of Frances. | Female | English |
| Fassed | Spoiled, Bad | Male | Arabic |
| Fifi | Nickname For Josephine | Female | French |
| Frederica | Peaceful Ruler. Feminine Of Frederick. | Female | German |
| Gael | Joyful. Abbreviation Of Abigail. Gael Is A Term For Descendants Of The Ancien... | Female | English |
| Gannon | Fair-Skinned | Male | Gaelic |
| Gay | Lively | Female | English |
| Gideon | Destroyer | Male | Hebrew |
| Goddard | Hard Spear | Male | German |
| Hale | Lives In The Hall | Male | English |
| Harley | From The Hare's Meadow | Male | English |
| Hayden | From The Hedged In Valley | Male | English |
| Heath | Untended Land Where Flowering Shrubs Grow. Surname And Place-Name. | Male | English |
| Hercules | Myth Name (Son Of Zeus) | Male | Greek |
| Herman | Soldier. See Also Harmon. | Male | German |
| Hollis | Lives By The Holly Trees | Male | English |
| Honani | Hopi Name Meaning " Badger." | Male | Native American |
| Houston | From Hugh's Town. Place-Name And Surname. American West Texan General Sam Hou... | Male | Scottish |
| Hunter | Hunter | Male | English |
| Huxley | From Hugh's Meadow | Male | English |
| Jacob | Supplanter | Male | Hebrew |
| Jaden | Jehovah Has Heard. A Biblical Name. | Male | Hebrew |
| Jagger | Carter | Male | English |
| James | Replace | Male | English |
| Jed | Beloved By God | Male | Hebrew |
| Jezebel | Impure | Female | Hebrew |
| Joaquin | Abbreviation Of The Hebrew Name Jehoichin Meaning Jehovah Has Established. Jo... | Male | Spanish |
| John | Jehovah Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. In The Bible John The Baptist Bap... | Male | Hebrew |
| Johnson | Son Of John | Male | Scottish |
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