Pregnancy

Great Names, Bad Meanings

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Some people feel strongly that the meaning of their baby’s name is significant; others couldn’t care less, just as long as it sounds good. If you’re one of those “meaning-is-everything” kind of people, you may wanna steer clear of these beautiful names with bummer origins.

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  • Adrienne
  • Ares
  • Brennan
  • Byron
  • Calvin
  • Cameron-unisex
  • Campbell
  • Cecilia
  • Claudette
  • Claudia
  • Coriander
  • Jezebel
  • Kennedy
  • Lilith
  • Makai
  • Mallory
  • Mary
  • Persephone
  • Rue
  • Soren
  • Thana
  • Tristan

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