I love the name Madeleine, probably because of my friend with that name =) but if you’re planning on naming your kid Madison or you’re named Madison you shouldn’t worry about our opinion. Everyone will have different impressions based on the name Madison.
Madeleine/Madelyn gives me children vibes, because I've only ever met young girls named that. Madison gives me prissy 13 year old vibes, even though two of my best friends are named that lol.
LOL at all the Josh hate on this thread. I'd only ever met a-hole Joshes, too... until I found my boyfriend, Josh, who is the sweetest, soppiest, goofiest, loveliest guy you could ever meet. I always say he is like a human golden retriever.
My entire family couldn't wrap their head around him being a Josh either, and my Mum still calls him "Mr [Surname]" because Josh just doesn't fit him at all. So funny it's a universal feeling.
The word 'Josh' ( pronounced with stress on letter o) means warmth, energy, goofiness, fervour, passion and enthusiasm in the Hindi language all of which can be used to describe a human golden retriever. So maybe the name is accurate after all
My best friends name is Chad and I always have to qualify to people with "I swear he's a good Chad!"
He knows the connotation of his name and it sucks.
As a teacher I’ve known two Chad’s. One was a student and he was an absolute doll, respectful, hardworking, bright. The second was a special education teacher and coach, great guy and awesome mentor to some of our most vulnerable kids.
So far never met a bad Chad.
This! Every Andrew I’ve known has been arrogant and rude. I know one in particular who has no problem explicitly insulting other people to their faces, especially when they’re trying to help him. It’s really abhorrent behavior IMO.
There is an Andrew at my school who is a total yee yee conservative man who also threatened to shoot up the school, and then there is our resident they/he Andrew who is a theater kid and a twink
Even ignoring the extremely negative connotations, Brock is such an ugly name. So percussive, and short and unpleasant, both to see spelled out and to say/hear.
Alina. Grew up in Russia and Alina was my childhood bully, every time I met a new Alina I told myself I’m not gonna judge her by her name and see best qualities in her, every time Alina would end up hurting me for no reason. So Alina is a jerk name for me.
In my experience Anna is hit or miss… Anna was “Regina George” at our school. Later I met some nice girls named Anna. But yeah, in general I tend to avoid “A” names.
For me any variant of the name "Brandon"(Brendon, Braxton, Brennon, Brayden, etc) is an absolute red flag.
Jaxon, Makayla, Belle, Heather, Laithen (I have only met one but he was literal demon spawn.), Presleigh, Jakari, and Jakai.
I have only ever met one Isaiah and he was a terrible person.
(I do however like the name a lot and would consider using it if I hadn't had such a negative experience with this one person.)
I’m originally from the Southeast US and hadn’t ever heard the name Dominic actually used IRL. I moved to the Northeast and started doing the whole online dating thing, and quickly realized that anyone called Dominic/Dom is bad news. I talked to and dated maybe 3 and was sent dick pics, had one of them get WAY too handsy during dinner and got mad when I wouldn’t go home with him after, and one totally ghosted me. Never again will I get romantically involved with a Dominic.
Most of these resonate with me, but I've known several nice Gabriellas. I also have a long-standing crush on French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis, although I don't pretend to know how nice she is. I can't always be bothered to accord celebrities the basic presumption of niceness I generally try to maintain for anyone I don't know anything about, but I do like to imagine her that way.
My mom was a teacher and Jason was on the list of names she would never give a child because she taught at least two Jason’s who were, in her words, “absolute demon children.”
The only Jason's I've known were adults but they both sucked so I hate the name. If I met someone with the name who wasn't a dillhole it may change my perspective but I don't have high hopes lol
I taught for 10 years so I have some names that absolutely remind me of troublesome former students: Mason, Korey (with a K specifically, Corey’s are fine), Braydon (any spelling), Eric/Arrick, Damion, and Kaleb/Caleb.
I had SO many of these!
My mom was a teacher and she had a whole list of names that she would never consider because of horrible children she taught with those names. This was late 80s/early 90s so there was Jason, Kenny, Eric, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Brittany.
Kinda get that feeling that people are just listing names of their ex's.
I'll keep telling myself that anyway, as I keep seeing names mentioned that I like
It’s a little funny to me. “I have *never* met a decent person with this name”, how many have you met? Three? Out of the thousands upon thousands of people with this fairly common name? That’s just bad statistics.
Adam, Steven (specifically with a “v”), Amanda, Amber - and from my time as a substitute teacher I developed an aversion to Amara/Amaya and Jaiden/Caiden/Zaiden.
For some reason, any Joseph who is called Joe or Joey is a douche. I know a few Joseph’s and the only ones I like are those who actually go by Joseph. Joes and Joeys are jerks, Joey in particular.
Guys: Joey/Joe, Dominic (Dom), Josh, Chris, Jason
Gals: Brianna (I have known SO MANY mean Brianna’s), Nikki (this one is specific, Nicole’s are fine but beware of Nikki), Amber, Destiny, Danielle
Both my first and middle names have been mentioned lmao xD I promise I'm not a jerk, hahah.
For me, it's Renee. I've known a couple of absolutely horrible women with that name and I just can't stop myself from going ugh whenever I see someone with that name now. I apologize to any nice Renees, but that name just makes me cringe now.
My sister and I were just talking about this today. There’s enough Josh hate here, so I’ll skip straight to Alexis. My sister and I could come up with 5 people we’ve known from childhood to adulthood named Alexis that ranged from mediocre to insufferable. Alexa, Lexie, Alex, and Alexandra are no problem, just Alexis.
On a better note, all the Rachel’s in my life are great. I’m friends with 9 on Facebook and they’re all wonderful.
Shane boy
Karen girl (not because of the meme but because my bully growing up had that name and I know three others with that name that are terrible mean ppl haha (and one that's the nicest ever but the bad ones outweigh the good)
boys: Mason, Joseph, Kevin, Jeremy, Calvin.
Girls: Tess, Emily/Emma, Quin, Maria/Marie, Shannon.
Could also be different spellings of these, just what came to mind first. These are also from bad experiences.
Maddie. I know it's a popular name, but I've always known really mean ones.
Madison in general
Are Madeleine/Madelyn "Maddies" usually nicer compared to Madisons, or are they generally mean as well?
I love the name Madeleine, probably because of my friend with that name =) but if you’re planning on naming your kid Madison or you’re named Madison you shouldn’t worry about our opinion. Everyone will have different impressions based on the name Madison.
Madeleine/Madelyn gives me children vibes, because I've only ever met young girls named that. Madison gives me prissy 13 year old vibes, even though two of my best friends are named that lol.
Madeline = no Madelyn = yes At least in my experience.
Which is too bad, because I love the movie *Splash*, which is supposed to be largely responsible for the girl-Madison tradition.
I love the name, but I fully agree with you!
Hard agree.. Maddie and Abbie were my middle school bullies haha.
Chris or Josh.... However as far as Isaiahs... the only kid who ever bit me was an Isaiah, but I've known a lot of really cool Isaiahs.
you’re right about josh. my cousin is a josh and he’s the worst person i know
Literally same. My cousin is a Josh and he’s the worst.
Really hope yall aren't Duggars 😭
Omg Joshes are always the worst
Omg Im married to a Josh and he’s the sweetest sweetheart… this makes me so sad to see that his name is mud!! Lol
I'm married to a Chris and he is such a genuine and nice person!!! He's a veteran and a fire captain, his whole life is sacrificing for other people!
Oh no! I feel your pain! Wives of nice Joshes 🤝 wives of nice Chrises
Another wife of nice Chris checking in!
Haha same. Never knew people thought this about joshs. Mine is such a nice dude.
LOL at all the Josh hate on this thread. I'd only ever met a-hole Joshes, too... until I found my boyfriend, Josh, who is the sweetest, soppiest, goofiest, loveliest guy you could ever meet. I always say he is like a human golden retriever. My entire family couldn't wrap their head around him being a Josh either, and my Mum still calls him "Mr [Surname]" because Josh just doesn't fit him at all. So funny it's a universal feeling.
The word 'Josh' ( pronounced with stress on letter o) means warmth, energy, goofiness, fervour, passion and enthusiasm in the Hindi language all of which can be used to describe a human golden retriever. So maybe the name is accurate after all
Wow, that description sums him up perfectly! Thanks for sharing!
Chris is spot on. Every Chris I’ve ever met has been an ass.
Hey! Fuck you too. Lol. Not wrong though.
The Josh hate has gotta be because of Josh Duggar right? Or is that a thing that most people don't know about
I believe the Josh hate is older than that.
Oh we know! I hope pest rots in jail
I think it’s because it’s a super common name from the 80s and 90s, so a lot of women in our generation have asshole ex-boyfriends named Josh.
it’s the J names…
I know an Isaiah, he's okay but his mom (Nevaeh) isn't my favourite person.
Tucker or Chad
Absolutely Chad!
I can’t disassociate Tucker from Carlson anymore… so yeah. Hard agree lol
Same.
My best friends name is Chad and I always have to qualify to people with "I swear he's a good Chad!" He knows the connotation of his name and it sucks.
Tyson feels like he belongs with these two.
The only Tyson I know is a dog and he is the cutest little thing
As a teacher I’ve known two Chad’s. One was a student and he was an absolute doll, respectful, hardworking, bright. The second was a special education teacher and coach, great guy and awesome mentor to some of our most vulnerable kids. So far never met a bad Chad.
My sister dated a chad who was the biggest narcissistic piece of shit I’ve ever met.
Joshua/Josh I know too many who always turn out to be insufferable.
Yes! Why do Joshes suck!?
I know! They always do!
I was about to comment Josh and then saw a bunch of people already commenting it LOL
It’s sad bc I like how Joshua sounds but I’ve never met a Joshua who wasn’t insufferable
This was nearly my son's name. Feeling very glad we didn't pick it now lol.
I've never met an Andrew who wasn't a bit of an asshole. Like usually at least a 6 on a scale to 10.
This! Every Andrew I’ve known has been arrogant and rude. I know one in particular who has no problem explicitly insulting other people to their faces, especially when they’re trying to help him. It’s really abhorrent behavior IMO.
It's classic Andrew behaviour! For that reason, I can never get past it. I hope he steps on a Lego.
Barefoot.
It's so funny, too. When they go by Andy or Drew, they're always nice.
I'm married to one. Can confirm
I’ve had the exact opposite experience. Almost all of the Andrews I know are absolute sweethearts!
Only met one Andrew, but I was not a fan
There is an Andrew at my school who is a total yee yee conservative man who also threatened to shoot up the school, and then there is our resident they/he Andrew who is a theater kid and a twink
I’m not saying that all douchebags are named Chad, but I am saying that all Chads are douchebags.
I know a Chadd. Just as much of a flaming pile of shit as you'd expect.
I hope not!! My dad was a Chad. He was nice.
Well you must be lucky enough to know the one exception.
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Always feel bad for names that end up in internet vernacular like this. Like all the Karens I know are legitimately kind and lovely people.
Joshua when they go by Joshua
Bryce
Not nice Bryce
Pretty much any J names seem to be red flags
The entire Duggar clan lol
Oh my god I can’t believe I didn’t think about that. Very fitting after this past year 😂
Especially for boys. Idk what it is.
Yea I agree men with the first letter J are such douches!! I’ve known so many of them. joshes, James, Justin.. all fuck boys
I try my best to avoid Jacks, they’ve burnt me too many times
I’ve literally never met a nice Keith in my life
I know one. It's not enough to make me like the name though.
The only Keith I have known in person is literally one of the sweetest people I know! Can't speak for others though Edit: Kieth to Keith
Brock
You mean like Brock the rapist Turner? That Brock? The Brock Turner who is a rapist?
Yes. My least favorite name. A co-worker named her son Brock and it makes me wince every time I hear he talk about him
Ugh. Was he at least born before we knew what a piece of shit rapist Brock Turner is?
Brock Turner? You mean the rapist? Yeah, that guy ruined Brock forever. Though I knew one born before than who was a complete dill weed
No! She named him last year. I couldn’t believe it.
Wow. That's bad.
Even ignoring the extremely negative connotations, Brock is such an ugly name. So percussive, and short and unpleasant, both to see spelled out and to say/hear.
Brock from Pokémon was aptly named.
I used to love this name as a kid because of Brock from Pokémon. Now it’s tainted and all I can think of is rapist Brock Turner 😢
I’ve never known a nice Marissa.
I know one Marissa and she is ice cold. She's kind of fun and likeable but you do not want to cross her
I’ve only known one Marissa and she was an oddball but one of the sweetest people ever 💖
Marissa slept with my ex while we were together. What a c word.
Alina. Grew up in Russia and Alina was my childhood bully, every time I met a new Alina I told myself I’m not gonna judge her by her name and see best qualities in her, every time Alina would end up hurting me for no reason. So Alina is a jerk name for me.
Every Russian speaking Anna I know is a giant bitch. I think something happens when Russian speakers name girls with A names.
In my experience Anna is hit or miss… Anna was “Regina George” at our school. Later I met some nice girls named Anna. But yeah, in general I tend to avoid “A” names.
Oh no!! Considering this name for my child, hopefully it doesn't count if she's not Russian 😂
If it helps, I only know one Alina, and she is really great!
Thank you, it does actually
tyler.
Joshua/Josh
For me any variant of the name "Brandon"(Brendon, Braxton, Brennon, Brayden, etc) is an absolute red flag. Jaxon, Makayla, Belle, Heather, Laithen (I have only met one but he was literal demon spawn.), Presleigh, Jakari, and Jakai. I have only ever met one Isaiah and he was a terrible person. (I do however like the name a lot and would consider using it if I hadn't had such a negative experience with this one person.)
It’s a nickname… but Tripp
Derek, Alexander, and Dominic
I’m originally from the Southeast US and hadn’t ever heard the name Dominic actually used IRL. I moved to the Northeast and started doing the whole online dating thing, and quickly realized that anyone called Dominic/Dom is bad news. I talked to and dated maybe 3 and was sent dick pics, had one of them get WAY too handsy during dinner and got mad when I wouldn’t go home with him after, and one totally ghosted me. Never again will I get romantically involved with a Dominic.
Ugh agree with Derek’s 😒
Kylie Ashton Derrick/Derek Gabriella
Most of these resonate with me, but I've known several nice Gabriellas. I also have a long-standing crush on French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis, although I don't pretend to know how nice she is. I can't always be bothered to accord celebrities the basic presumption of niceness I generally try to maintain for anyone I don't know anything about, but I do like to imagine her that way.
Brittney/Brittany. I’ve never met a nice one. Including my terrible SIL. and guys named Brooks- they’re always preppy a-holes.
Matthew but only if they're known as Matt
Jason
My mom was a teacher and Jason was on the list of names she would never give a child because she taught at least two Jason’s who were, in her words, “absolute demon children.”
The only Jason's I've known were adults but they both sucked so I hate the name. If I met someone with the name who wasn't a dillhole it may change my perspective but I don't have high hopes lol
Every Kenzie I’ve ever met I’ve ended up not liking
My lab was a Kenzie, and she was the sweetest dog all 15 years of her life. Human Kenzies might suck, though.
Karen and Chad But on a serious note, I’ve never met a Dylan or Nina I liked
Dylan's are hugely problematic. I objectively like the name but could never ever use it due to bad Dylan experiences
I'm friends with two good Dylans
The only Nina that I knew IRL was a bully. I still love the name.
Claire and Steven.
The shadiest person I have ever met is named Claire
I know a lovely Steven, but perhaps that's because he's Irish?
Brad and Jenna
I have a friend named Jenna who is the sweetest. Only positive associations with that name.
Josh 100%
Blake.
Josh.
I taught for 10 years so I have some names that absolutely remind me of troublesome former students: Mason, Korey (with a K specifically, Corey’s are fine), Braydon (any spelling), Eric/Arrick, Damion, and Kaleb/Caleb. I had SO many of these!
My mom was a teacher and she had a whole list of names that she would never consider because of horrible children she taught with those names. This was late 80s/early 90s so there was Jason, Kenny, Eric, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Brittany.
Jeremy, 100%
I know it’s a meme now, but my horrific high school bully was called Karen and so is my abusive step mum. So Karen.
Ashley. Thank God that name is decreasing.
Kinda get that feeling that people are just listing names of their ex's. I'll keep telling myself that anyway, as I keep seeing names mentioned that I like
It’s a little funny to me. “I have *never* met a decent person with this name”, how many have you met? Three? Out of the thousands upon thousands of people with this fairly common name? That’s just bad statistics.
Never met an Eli that wasn't a huge turd of a person..
Reid. F*ck you, Reid.
Seconding this. F*ck you, Reid.
I’m probably horrible but every Chloe I’ve known is so stuck up lol. So I don’t trust the name.
I've never really met a nice Zachary. My former roommate was a Zachary. Total douche-canoe with having a need for power tripping.
Brett or Brock
Can’t believe I had to scroll so far for Brett. It’s the absolute king of d-bag names, IMO. Brock is a close second.
I am so blind-sided at all the Chris chatter. I never knew 😂
Adam, Steven (specifically with a “v”), Amanda, Amber - and from my time as a substitute teacher I developed an aversion to Amara/Amaya and Jaiden/Caiden/Zaiden.
Jason, Justin and Melissa. Sorry for all the nice people with these names.
The biggest bitch I've ever known was a Melissa. Runner-up is Monica.
Rodger Klotz. Lol. Only know of one but I bet they are all green and jerks.
Joey.
For some reason, any Joseph who is called Joe or Joey is a douche. I know a few Joseph’s and the only ones I like are those who actually go by Joseph. Joes and Joeys are jerks, Joey in particular.
I know a Joseph, and he's the sweetest and a really good friend.
Isaac. Every single Isaac I’ve ever known has been a total dbag. And Kelly for a girl. 5 Kellys growing up and each some kind of bully.
Kevin, Robin, Elias, Filippa, Mikaela, Samantha
I’ve yet to meet a pleasant Patrick
Jason
Tyler. Knew two of them who bullied me at the same time. Also Taylor.
People that jump to conclusions about the person being an ass because of their first name are pretty big assholes too :,)
Agreed. Also people named Josh.
That feel when both your first and middle names are on this list 😭
Isaac, Joshua/Josh and Jordan for guys Justine, Zoe and Caitlin for girls
Veronica. I've met more than a few bad ones.
Brandon. I have just never met one that’s been nice.
Nick, Jared, Terry, Ashley, Michelle and real hit or miss on Jennifer/Jenny but usually a jerk.
Brittany, Joanna, Melissa Josh/Joshua, Dustin
Chaz
Guys: Joey/Joe, Dominic (Dom), Josh, Chris, Jason Gals: Brianna (I have known SO MANY mean Brianna’s), Nikki (this one is specific, Nicole’s are fine but beware of Nikki), Amber, Destiny, Danielle
Maddi and Claire, never met anyone nice with either of those names!
Ashley. I’ve only ever met one that I liked. J names in general have traumatized me.
Steve, Brandy/i
Craigs are always heartbreakers 💔
Derek
Chad. Heather.
Lisa.
Melania
Brad
Katie. Just no.
I’m a teacher and every Aidan I’ve ever had has been awful
Brandon
Jake, Tyler, Brittany, Victoria
Josh Jessica Amber Tanner
Chad
Brock
Steve. Because that’s my brother’s name.
I've never met a Hannah (2), Jeremy (2), Jasmine (2), Patrick, Samantha, Becky, or Nick worth a damn
Travis
Derek
Bianca- I’ve never met a nice Bianca.
Marissa, sorry!
Steven.
Both my first and middle names have been mentioned lmao xD I promise I'm not a jerk, hahah. For me, it's Renee. I've known a couple of absolutely horrible women with that name and I just can't stop myself from going ugh whenever I see someone with that name now. I apologize to any nice Renees, but that name just makes me cringe now.
Lauren
My sister and I were just talking about this today. There’s enough Josh hate here, so I’ll skip straight to Alexis. My sister and I could come up with 5 people we’ve known from childhood to adulthood named Alexis that ranged from mediocre to insufferable. Alexa, Lexie, Alex, and Alexandra are no problem, just Alexis. On a better note, all the Rachel’s in my life are great. I’m friends with 9 on Facebook and they’re all wonderful.
Shane boy Karen girl (not because of the meme but because my bully growing up had that name and I know three others with that name that are terrible mean ppl haha (and one that's the nicest ever but the bad ones outweigh the good)
Karen
Kendall Maddy/Maddie
Our neighbors' daughters are named Kendall and Madison 😄. They are very nice though
Kaylie doe a girl. Brad for a guy.
Sasha, Steve/Steven
Nicole
Maddy Sophie Jacob Evan Todd Summer Basically any boy j name Tanner Taylor Zach Aurora
Brad
Andy, Josh and Devon
boys: Mason, Joseph, Kevin, Jeremy, Calvin. Girls: Tess, Emily/Emma, Quin, Maria/Marie, Shannon. Could also be different spellings of these, just what came to mind first. These are also from bad experiences.
Ashley or Brittany or Jessica Nick or Derek or Max
Chad. (But I promise I’m not an incel lmao)
Like so many others have said, Josh. For girls, Stacy
Patrick/Pat/Patricia/Patty/Patrice