A concerning rise in aggressive baby names is alarming experts, who warn these choices glamorize violence and may impact children’s identities.
City: New York. So, there’s this trend where parents are picking some pretty wild names for their babies. It’s like they’re going for names that sound tough or aggressive.
According to Sophie Kihm from Nameberry, names like Wesson, Shooter, and Trigger are becoming more common. She thinks this is a bit concerning because it glamorizes violence.
She usually doesn’t reject names outright, but she can’t get behind weapon-inspired ones. It’s just not a good look, you know?
Names like Colt and Winchester have been popping up more often, and while some might think they’re cool, experts are raising eyebrows.
Abby Sandel, who runs a baby name blog, mentioned that while the initial wave of gun-related names might be fading, there are still plenty of choices out there.
Now, names like Archer and Barrett are gaining popularity. They sound classy but have those weapon ties, which is a bit of a mixed message.
Some parents might think these names give off a strong vibe, but Kihm points out that it’s all about the image they want to project.
There’s a trend of names that suggest a rebellious spirit, like Maverick and cowboy names like Dutton and Boone, which are also on the rise.
These weapon-inspired names can seem masculine without being traditional boy names, which is appealing to some parents.
Jennifer Moss from BabyNames.com added that some parents might be worried their sons won’t be masculine enough, so they choose names that scream strength.
But she finds it alarming because it ties kids to something destructive. It’s like giving them a name that’s linked to violence right from the start.
Plus, there’s this trend of using last names as first names, which can also sound aggressive. Names like Hunter fit right in with Shooter and Trigger.
While not every name linked to weapons is bad, some definitely cross a line. Names like Remington might be okay, but others like Gunner are a bit much.
Moss warns that names with obvious meanings can become jokes, and people might assume you’re into violence or that culture.
She advises parents to think carefully about names before choosing one. It’s important to pick something positive that your child can own, rather than something that reflects your own fears or biases.
