u/FloralChoux

I probably can't say the name, but I'm sure you probably know.

I'm not Jewish, but I lurk in here since I find names from other cultures interesting, and this is one of the only active subreddits that has that type of content.

I've been an active user on the name subreddit for a while, probably about three years? Done quite a few posts and comments in that time.

And yes, I knew they were not the best with the whole 'Jewish names are Christian too' and 'Jews aren't a real minority', but wow, it really did surprise me.

Someone posted a list of names from a class they were in. Based off the year, they were still a child. These were all Jewish names, they were Jewish themselves, Israeli.

The post? Downvoted to nothing and then the comments, even more so. Someone said the names were beautiful. Downvoted seven times. The OP said they liked the name Yael, downvoted again. Another comment said they were surprised to see certain names, and wrote something in Hebrew, anglicised Hebrew at that, also downvoted.

And I think what gets me the most is you know what post they were all over recently? The names of children in Jewish kindergarten in the US, where most of the children were not even Jewish and did not have Jewish names. Yet they were all patting each other on the back about how open minded they are and how they just love names from other cultures.

And the most ironic part is they're obsessed with suggesting names like Ezra, Liora, Asher, Noa. You'd think they'd like some new ideas for them to throw around instead of the endless Genevieve, Vivienne, and Juliette!

To be honest, I've been feeling disillusioned by them for a while, and it might just be my final straw.

Since I was so cruelly attacked by you uneducated heathens the other day who have never picked up a book, I’ve come up with a new list. I am not a troll or a teenaged girl, I'm a very sophisticated, mature, upper-class, and well-read woman in my early 30s who has decided to become a single mother via a sperm donor, because obviously I couldn't risk exposing my darling beautiful baby boy to someone who may be less educated and brilliant than myself.

And yes, I’ve read plenty of books, including Wuthering Heights, and I don’t give a damn about that particular association, as I can't help romanticising abusive men. After all, I could have fixed him!

Names:
Heathcliff (Cliff)
Atticus (Ace)
Dorian (Rory)
Isidore (Ike)
Earnest (Ernie)

I despise Heath, and yes, that spelling of Earnest is intentional, as I believe in naming my child after a character trait.

Christopher and James are the middle names under consideration. But don't you dare suggest them as a first name, because how would I be able to show off to everyone that I passed English class? And don't forget, I live in a very diverse and educated part of Eastern US!

Source

I'm curious, at this point we're naming children Fisher, Shepherd, Porter, Fletcher, Thatcher, Baker, all of which I have seen on the other subreddit, so what do we think will be emerging next as the new favourite?

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised by something like Carpenter or Welder. But don't forget, it's got to be a very manly occupation, so it can become flung onto hundreds of little girls too 😂

Not really a rant, although I do find these names a bit ridiculous, but I couldn't find a better flair.

And to preface, I do get that not all of these names would be pronounced exactly the same by everyone, but the ones that I grouped together, I felt that they were similar enough to be considered that way! Of course, I definitely didn't get all of the names that fall into this type of category, but these are the main ones that I found at the time.

Sophia and Sofia

Sophia - 12,561 (Number 5)

Sofia - 8,252 (Number 9)

Total - 20,813 (Number 1)

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Eliana, Elliana, Elianna, and Ellianna

Eliana - 8,191 (Number 10)

Elliana - 2,099 (Number 139)

Elianna - 1,404 (Number 218)

Ellianna - 450 (Number 643)

Total - 12,114 (Number 6)

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Ailany, Ailani, Aylani, and Ailanny

Ailany - 7,136 (Number 14)

Ailani - 1,807 (Number 168)

Aylani - 1,043 (Number 293)

Ailanny - 280 (Number 932)

Total - 10,266 (Number 8)

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Zoe and Zoey 

Zoe - 5,646 (Number 31)

Zoey - 3,427 (Number 69)

Total - 9,073 (Number 11)

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Aria, Arya, Ariya, and Ariah

Aria - 6,130 (Number 26)

Arya - 1,858 (Number 158)

Ariya - 476 (Number 615)

Ariah - 457 (Number 636)

Total - 8,921 (Number 12)

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Lily and Lilly

Lily - 6,673 (Number 18)

Lilly - 1,218 (Number 252)

Total - 7,891 (Number 13)

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Nora and Norah 

Nora - 6,380 (Number 20)

Norah - 1,191 (Number 262)

Total - 7,571 (Number 16)

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Riley, Rylee, and Ryleigh

Riley - 4,441 (Number 48)

Rylee - 2,118 (Number 137)

Ryleigh - 891 (Number 344)

Total - 7,450 (Number 18)

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Kehlani, Kaylani, Kailani, Kalani, Kailany, Keilani, Kahlani, and Khalani

Kehlani - 1,981 (Number 149)

Kaylani - 1,675 (Number 185)

Kailani - 1,215 (Number 253)

Kalani - 800 (Number 387)

Kailany - 511 (Number 581)

Keilani - 383 (Number 727)

Kahlani - 306 (Number 875)

Khalani - 293 (Number 904)

Total - 7,164 (Number 19)

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Lyla, Lilah, Lila, and Lylah

Lyla - 3,089 (Number 80)

Lilah - 1,736 (Number 179)

Lila - 1,670 (Number 187)

Lylah - 503 (Number 585)

Total - 6,998 (Number 21)

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Scarlett and Scarlet

Scarlett - 5,644 (Number 32)

Scarlet - 581 (Number 510)

Total - 6,225 (Number 23)

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Maya, Maia, and Mya

Maya - 3,712 (Number 62)

Maia - 715 (Number 433)

Mya - 697 (Number 444)

Total - 5,124 (Number 40)

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Adalynn, Adalyn, Adelyn, and Adelynn

Adalynn - 1,683 (Number 184)

Adalyn - 1,192 (260)

Adelyn - 851 (Number 851)

Adelynn - 693 (Number 447)

Total - 4,419 (Number 53)

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Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Charley, and Charleigh

Charlie - 2,160 (Number 133)

Charlee - 750 (Number 417)

Charli - 597 (Number 496)

Charley - 356 (Number 760)

Charleigh - 337 (Number 811)

Total - 4,200 (Number 55)

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Juliette and Juliet 

Juliette - 2,460 (Number 110)

Juliet - 1,136 (Number 274)

Total - 3,596 (Number 66)

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Isabelle and Isabel

Isabella - 1,825 (Number 166)

Isabel - 1,746 (Number 177)

Total - 3,571 (Number 67)

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Wrenley, Wrenlee, and Wrenleigh

Wrenley - 1,858 (Number 159)

Wrenlee - 851 (Number 358)

Wrenleigh - 414 (Number 685)

Total - 3,123 (Number 78)

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Margot and Margo

Margot - 2,575 (Number 102)

Margo - 540 (Number 559)

Total - 3,115 (Number 81)

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Katherine, Catherine, and Kathryn 

Katherine - 1,670 (Number 186)

Catherine - 972 (Number 314)

Kathryn - 381 (Number 729)

Total - 3,023 (Number 86)

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Oakley, Oaklee, and Oakleigh

Oakley - 1,933 (Number 156)

Oaklee - 565 (Number 535)

Oakleigh - 423 (Number 668)

Total - 2,921 (Number 90)

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Blair and Blaire

Blair - 1,806 (Number 169)

Blaire - 802 (Number 384)

Total - 2,608 (Number 104)

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Skylar, Skyler, and Skyla

Skylar - 1,818 (Number 167)

Skyler - 422 (Number 671)

Skyla - 257 (Number 986)

Total - 2,497 (Number 112)

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Freya and Freyja

Freya - 1,746 (Number 176)

Freyja - 352 (Number 772)

Total - 2,098 (Number 144)

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Macie, Macy, and Maci

Macie - 703 (Number 438)

Macy - 390 (Number 720)

Maci - 352 (Number 773)

Total - 1,445 (Number 212)

Aeryss Leigh

Allaree Irene

Aniciceilia

Babe Bernice

Banks Allison

Baker Lucy

Callaway Belle

Chandler Blaire

Ckrystal

Clarke Reverie

Collins Campbell

Conerly Clair

Dandelion

Forrest Laurian Darling

Goldie Zeplyn

Hartford Grace

Hendrixx Blu

Huntleigh Ryan

Hynlee Faith

Icelynn Blaire

Jubilee Sole

Karsyn Layne

Kittrid Lou

Kolsyn Bryer

Lakelyn James

Lawsyn Kay

Layken Amber

Lemmon Parker

Lyle James

Maesyn Avery

Malibu James

Milania Sistine

Pneuma Ananda

Pommelien Lavinia Olympia

Renza Montana

Revelation

Roo Delilah

Rooney Eliza

Ryanne Lucy

Ryver Poppy

Salina Rose

Scotland Grace

Scotlyn Rayne

Scottlynn Mae

Seaella Poppy

Steeley Joy

Stone McKenzie

Sullivan Jean

Teller Elizabeth

Tenleigh Lou

Tennessee-Rose Athena

Tilliann Grace

Tyler James

Vallie Kaye

Zainey Taliah

And yes, these are all girls. Although I know for some of them, that might come as a surprise!