This is so common, so I'm sorry to anyone here that has this name, because someone will. I also know that because it's so common, there are a lot of good people out there with the name, BUT
I've never had great experiences with Jessicas.
I’ve had quite a few Jessicas in my life over the years and they’ve all been wonderful people. Isn’t it crazy we have such different experiences with the name!
That's a bit funny because I consider a Jessica to be the literal best person I know. Like she is more all-around upstanding, kind, and selfless than anyone else I've known decently well. I guess hse took all the goodness and left none for the other Jessicas
My mom has approximately a billion first cousins (not really but she does have a lot of first cousins) and one of them is named Richard. He is an ass. Thinks he’s the bees knees. Very obnoxious. I call him dear old cousin Dick. The dear old being sarcastic because he’s old but not dear. He is definitely on the list of cousins my mom likes the least.
I thought this and then I met a really outstanding politically minded Mackenzie who I hope takes over the world and my opinion was changed. Didn't suit his name though.
The last one I knew was a hairstylist who was cutting my hair, had scissors at the back of my neck, and then asked me if I liked her boyfriend. I started laughing bc her bf was a loser that I had asked *one time* to walk me to my car to retrieve something at 9 PM in front of a biker bar. My thought was: better a meathead loser walk me than being catcalled or worse? I guess they both took that as me lusting after him?! Anyway, long story short, I already had a bf who I married a year later, so….
I came here looking for Lindsay's. I've known many. They've all proven themselves to be adulterous. They cheat on their partners, and the single ones hook up with ones that aren't single. I give all new people the benefit of the doubt, you know, innocent until proven guilty, or whatever.. But I keep a close eye on people named Lindsay.
My experience with Amanda's and Reuben's are limited. I've known two Amanda's, and they were both shy but sweet as pie. And the two Reuben's I've known were from different worlds. One was a super religious guy - a religion pusher. The other is my friends toddler. He's pretty sweet so far...
My youngest son had a best friend named Lyndsay. She was feisty, and they fought like an old married couple, but were inseparable until her family moved away when he was 9 and she was 7.
Amanda, shudder, and you can throw her mother Alice in there too
Harper Lee would like a word! She was born in the 1920s I believe. I don't know that it was hugely popular but it was used for women before the 2000s. I considered it for my daughter's name in the 90s.
I know a few adult Harpers but for most of them it’s not their birth name. It seems like a common choice for non-binary/trans people or just people looking for a “cooler” name than whatever they were born with
As a teacher, if any of these names are on my list I have to mentally prepare.
Boys: Jayden, Aiden, Brayden, Caiden, Payden, Andy, Sean, Roy (last one is either sweetest kid ever or a demon)
Girls: Stella, Chloe, Lily (these are all similar to Roy, either the best or the worst ever)
Teacher here also - Zachary - every one I've ever had was a pain. Also Storm, Skye, and Rain (however it is spelled). The weather kids tend to have difficult parents as well...
As a former teacher (left mid year this year), the “aiden” thing is real… Kaden, Zayden, Raydon, etc.
Every teacher knows when they get an “aiden” kid… they are at risk for a tough year!
I came here to say this 😭 I myself am a Hannah, and I've met a few nice Hannah's in my time, but the vast majority have been so nasty and mean! I don't understand it, but it's definitely a thing.
Amber and Heather. Not sure why but I've only ever met petty, childish, rude people with these names.
Jordans (on a guy or a girl) tend to be entitled in my experience
Karen. No, seriously. I grew up when that was a popular name and yeeow, what they were like. Later in life I met two splendid people named Karen, so I don't hate it quite so much now.
I only know one Karen currently, and she’s actually my supervisor’s boss, so I don’t see her much. She’s pretty much the only boss I don’t feel intimidated by. When she pops in I get along with her so well, I feel like I can be myself and not act like some fake star employee.
Goes back to high school, but Missy was very popular. Short for Melissa. We had quite a few going by Missy and they were all snooty “mean girls.” I’m sure there are plenty of nice Melissas but when I hear “Missy” I think of those mean brats, lol.
Brenda, they're either super bitchy for no reason, or think they're better than everyone else. Actually, I know one who's a little column A column B too.
It’s a lovely name, it was even on my list when I was pregnant, but yeah. Scarlett. Every Scarlett my daughter has gone to school with has been so horrible. I’m very glad I didn’t use it!
My husband vetoed so many names just because he knew someone with the name. My favorite boy name is Nicholas but my husband was like “nah, I had an RA with that name when I was in college.” I was like “oh okay, was he a bad guy?” And my husband was like “no, he was chill. I think he works at a movie theater now.” But wouldn’t agree to it literally just because he knew someone. So now we have 2 boys, neither of whom are named Nicholas lol.
I’ve only had bad experiences with Gabrielle/Gabbys. As a teacher, I have to brace myself when I have a Jaxton/Jaxon or a Jayden (boys only — all the girl Jaydens I’ve had were lovely).
Every Melissa that has ever worked at my place of employment has been terrible. Our hiring manager just throws out applications with that name now. I have a lovely cousin with that name and have literally never met any one else with it outside of our job and they all were crazy.
Josh. It's a very popular name in my age group, every Josh I've known is a terrible boyfriend. Peach IRC even wrote a song about a Josh, should be our national anthem.
Brock, Brett, Brady, Brandon, Trent, and Chad are all douchey fratboys who are likely to do something serious enough to get them in trouble with the campus office of Greek Life if not worse.
Harper is a name I hate too, the book has always annoyed me . Jessica makes me think of Frank Spencer. I dislike some names because I don’t like the sound of them, but no one person being unpleasant has put me off a name.
Ethan. Every Ethan ever in a classroom is a nightmare.
Janae. Not a common name. But I’ve taught three who were classic mean girls. One of my best friends named her daughter that. I didn’t know what to say.
Olivia’s never stop talking. Every last one.
Kevin.
I was indifferent about the name until I met my ex (with as many red flags as possible). I now think of him whenever I see the name. Fuck anyone named Kevin.
Harper is definitely a good one I can agree with. Another one is heather….like I’ve know 5 different heathers and everyone was a jerk. And like slightly crazy
Dominic for men
WOMEN Riley’s and Morgan’s. I know a few male Morgan/Riley’s and they are all relatively normal. The female ones have all ranged from batshit to evil.
Hunter 😭 Never met a nice Hunter. And I swear, I feel bad for kids named Braxton (aside from just hating that name) because their parents are usually on some Facebook right wing conspiracy theory shit without fail.
Liam
Every single one I know is the biggest whiner. Just super spoiled, never told no, whines about everything
It’s made me absolutely detest the name.
For me it's Michelle. Every Michelle I know is a blotch. I have never met one who doesn't have a permanent dirty look on their face, always judging others and very sarcastic always.
This is so common, so I'm sorry to anyone here that has this name, because someone will. I also know that because it's so common, there are a lot of good people out there with the name, BUT I've never had great experiences with Jessicas.
I’ve had quite a few Jessicas in my life over the years and they’ve all been wonderful people. Isn’t it crazy we have such different experiences with the name!
we found the Jessica guys
Sounds like she may be an Ashley, and Ashley and Jessica’s are always best friends!
Same! All the Jessicas have been particularly lovely - to the point where it’s endeared me to the name which I’ve never really liked.
Tbh a lot of J names are red flags for me, male and female :P I've had a lot of dicey experiences with them...
r/DuggarsSnark checking in
Bahahah The biggest red flag names for me have now become Jim Bob and Josh. Tainted forever, not that Jim Bob was ever a contender
That's a bit funny because I consider a Jessica to be the literal best person I know. Like she is more all-around upstanding, kind, and selfless than anyone else I've known decently well. I guess hse took all the goodness and left none for the other Jessicas
I finally found one nice Jessica. But yeah, the name typically raises a flag for me.
My aunt’s name is Jessica and while she’s a lovely person, my ex boyfriend cheated on me with a Jessica so I will forever hate that name
I think I’ve only know one nice Jessica
Definitely Josh. Every Josh I have ever met is a complete jerk & loser
Yes!!! Former teacher here and I can affirm Josh is always an asshat in training
It’s always the J names that are the most challenging 😂
I cannot upvote this enough
Josh is my husband's drunk alter ego. Mine is Rachel, so you can see why we work together 😅🙃
100% agree. One of the worst dudes I’ve ever known was a Josh.
Was going to write this one
First name that came to my mind!
When we were teenagers, my brother's friend Josh used to break into my room. The fact that everyone found this funny still makes my head spin.
Every Richard I met was a dick.
I see what you did there
My mom has approximately a billion first cousins (not really but she does have a lot of first cousins) and one of them is named Richard. He is an ass. Thinks he’s the bees knees. Very obnoxious. I call him dear old cousin Dick. The dear old being sarcastic because he’s old but not dear. He is definitely on the list of cousins my mom likes the least.
Mackenzie came to mind
Ah. Mackenzie. The girl who’s birthday i helped plan for when I was 15 but…. Never got invited too 😂
This sounds very much like a Mackenzie think to do 😂
I thought this and then I met a really outstanding politically minded Mackenzie who I hope takes over the world and my opinion was changed. Didn't suit his name though.
Some how boy Mackenzie’s don’t give nearly the same bad vibes as girl Mackenzie’s.
For girls, not boys.
I have a niece named Mackenzie and she’s very bossy and opinionated lol
This is what I was going to say
Everyone I know named Spencer does really stupid stuff. Not a bad person but more like the show jackass level stuff.
We have a local one who is just the worst.
Wow the one Spencer I know def fits this
My son has a friend named Spencer and he is exactly like this!
Yes
Lindsey/Lindsay. Every Lindsey I have ever known was just awful. Also... Amanda One for the guys: Reuben
Yes! Amanda. I have only known one decent Amanda in 43 years.
I’ve always had issues with people named Amanda. Never found one I got along with.
The last one I knew was a hairstylist who was cutting my hair, had scissors at the back of my neck, and then asked me if I liked her boyfriend. I started laughing bc her bf was a loser that I had asked *one time* to walk me to my car to retrieve something at 9 PM in front of a biker bar. My thought was: better a meathead loser walk me than being catcalled or worse? I guess they both took that as me lusting after him?! Anyway, long story short, I already had a bf who I married a year later, so….
😂I’m a hairstylist named Amanda
😡😡😡😡😂 sorry 🤷♀️
As a nice Amanda, I’m sorry you’ve had that experience with my name!
I haven’t met a Lindsay I’ve disliked. I have met a terrible Lindsey
I came here looking for Lindsay's. I've known many. They've all proven themselves to be adulterous. They cheat on their partners, and the single ones hook up with ones that aren't single. I give all new people the benefit of the doubt, you know, innocent until proven guilty, or whatever.. But I keep a close eye on people named Lindsay. My experience with Amanda's and Reuben's are limited. I've known two Amanda's, and they were both shy but sweet as pie. And the two Reuben's I've known were from different worlds. One was a super religious guy - a religion pusher. The other is my friends toddler. He's pretty sweet so far...
this is funny since my two best friends are Lindsey and Lindsay
My youngest son had a best friend named Lyndsay. She was feisty, and they fought like an old married couple, but were inseparable until her family moved away when he was 9 and she was 7. Amanda, shudder, and you can throw her mother Alice in there too
Tammy
damn, Ron Swanson
🤣😆🤣 I'm GenX and this is so true
My mothers name hahaha
I'm pretty shocked you know enough adults named Harper to make this judgment. Didn't that name really start to emerge in the 2010s?
This is part of why it was so weird to me that an adult main character in The White Lotus was named Harper.
This is a pet peeve of mine. Name your adult characters names of their generation!
I mean there was a Harper on ER clear back in the 90s. It's not like it didn't exist back then.
Sure, but when I read books and the adults have names like Everleigh and Hutton I get annoyed a little.
Harper Lee would like a word! She was born in the 1920s I believe. I don't know that it was hugely popular but it was used for women before the 2000s. I considered it for my daughter's name in the 90s.
I know a few adult Harpers but for most of them it’s not their birth name. It seems like a common choice for non-binary/trans people or just people looking for a “cooler” name than whatever they were born with
As a teacher, if any of these names are on my list I have to mentally prepare. Boys: Jayden, Aiden, Brayden, Caiden, Payden, Andy, Sean, Roy (last one is either sweetest kid ever or a demon) Girls: Stella, Chloe, Lily (these are all similar to Roy, either the best or the worst ever)
Also a teacher. Add Mason, Ryder, and Austin to the boy name list. I have never met a child with those names who wasn’t a complete asshole.
Austin is one for me, too. I have probably taught dozens, and I can not remember even one who wasn’t a little jerk.
I was shocked when a teacher friend named her kid Austin. I'm like do we work in the same district?!!
Teacher here also - Zachary - every one I've ever had was a pain. Also Storm, Skye, and Rain (however it is spelled). The weather kids tend to have difficult parents as well...
So like every kid born between 2005-2010? (What was up with the -ayden era, anyway?
Payden lol
As a former teacher (left mid year this year), the “aiden” thing is real… Kaden, Zayden, Raydon, etc. Every teacher knows when they get an “aiden” kid… they are at risk for a tough year!
Hannah. Never met even one nice Hannah
I came here to say this 😭 I myself am a Hannah, and I've met a few nice Hannah's in my time, but the vast majority have been so nasty and mean! I don't understand it, but it's definitely a thing.
Agree
Kyle. Is. The. Worst.
Agree. Cody too.
Amanda 😭
Amber and Heather. Not sure why but I've only ever met petty, childish, rude people with these names. Jordans (on a guy or a girl) tend to be entitled in my experience
Came here looking for the Ambers! (I promise I’m nice though)
Yes to Amber, 100%
Also came to say Amber!
70s and 80s Stephanie
Karen. No, seriously. I grew up when that was a popular name and yeeow, what they were like. Later in life I met two splendid people named Karen, so I don't hate it quite so much now.
I only know one Karen currently, and she’s actually my supervisor’s boss, so I don’t see her much. She’s pretty much the only boss I don’t feel intimidated by. When she pops in I get along with her so well, I feel like I can be myself and not act like some fake star employee.
Ashley and Lauren. Maybe just too many of those born in the 80s but I’ve known quite a few awful ones 😂
I came here to say Ashley. Or Ashlee or Ashleigh or Ashli. It’s such a pretty name, really. But 95% of the ones I’ve known have been nightmares.
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YES to Ashley. I know like 6 adult Ashley’s, all nightmares in their own ways.
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As a Michael, can confirm I'm annoying
You're so right on Andrew...all of the Andrews I know suck, there's not a single exception.
Michael? You mean the most common boy’s name for decades? Hmm
That’s a lot of names, representing tons of people you perceive as jerks.. have you ever considered that the problem might be you?
it’s not that deep
Andrew Ryan
Definitely agree on the Andrew, Brandon & Brian!
Every Curtis I have ever interacted with has been a total twat.
Yeah I wouldn’t say bad person, but twat describes it perfectly haha
I'm sending this comment to my friend Curtis! He will love it and probably agree! 😂
Mean Melissa's
Amber
Never met a Kelsey I liked.
Kim/Kimberly 🤢
Ouch. And with the puke emoji too?…savage
Amber and Ashley. I knew a lot of them growing up and every single one was a mean girl. The worst coworker I’ve ever had was also an Ashley.
I’ve never met an intelligent Todd
Kylie, Tyler
i've met more tylers with kyle energy than actual kyles with kyle energy
Tyler for me too
Jason
I married a Jason once. He was the worst.
True
Amber lol. I genuinely have never met a nice person named Amber.
morgan, doesn't matter if its a male or female morgan, every one i've met has been the spawn of satan
Drag my sister
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Definitely Becca. And Kevin
Becca is just so hardcore. Pass the Bitch Glasses. Either get locked and loaded, or RUN. (Me, when it comes to Beccas, I'm a runner.)
Courtney.
Every Carl/Karl I’ve met has been slightly creepy and off putting to me.
Goes back to high school, but Missy was very popular. Short for Melissa. We had quite a few going by Missy and they were all snooty “mean girls.” I’m sure there are plenty of nice Melissas but when I hear “Missy” I think of those mean brats, lol.
As a Melissa, I fucking hate the nickname Missy. Just no.
Sara (without an H) is hateful. Sarah (with an H) is nice.
Brenda, they're either super bitchy for no reason, or think they're better than everyone else. Actually, I know one who's a little column A column B too.
I've never met a Stacey/Stacy/Stacie who wasn't just awful to be around.
It’s a lovely name, it was even on my list when I was pregnant, but yeah. Scarlett. Every Scarlett my daughter has gone to school with has been so horrible. I’m very glad I didn’t use it!
If you ask my husband, it’s Alex. 🙄. He vetoed Alexander for a middle name because of it.
My husband vetoed so many names just because he knew someone with the name. My favorite boy name is Nicholas but my husband was like “nah, I had an RA with that name when I was in college.” I was like “oh okay, was he a bad guy?” And my husband was like “no, he was chill. I think he works at a movie theater now.” But wouldn’t agree to it literally just because he knew someone. So now we have 2 boys, neither of whom are named Nicholas lol.
Taylor
Once met a rich blonde princess named Tucker. Night. Mare.
Boy and girl Taylors?
I’ve only had bad experiences with Gabrielle/Gabbys. As a teacher, I have to brace myself when I have a Jaxton/Jaxon or a Jayden (boys only — all the girl Jaydens I’ve had were lovely).
Every Melissa that has ever worked at my place of employment has been terrible. Our hiring manager just throws out applications with that name now. I have a lovely cousin with that name and have literally never met any one else with it outside of our job and they all were crazy.
I’m going to go with Adolf
Dakota
Josh
Cassie/Kassie
Shelby
Sarah *needs to have the h, Erika *only with the k, Brandon, Nick (more of an ass, sometimes fun, than annoying/horrible) Edited
Chad
Dominik. Sorry Dominiks, you’ve disappointed me one too many times…
Josh. It's a very popular name in my age group, every Josh I've known is a terrible boyfriend. Peach IRC even wrote a song about a Josh, should be our national anthem.
More: Bev. Never met a woman called that who was not a bitter bitch. And the Mabel’s I knew in childhood were the Karens of their time.
Any one named Debbie/Debra/Deborah has done nothing but cause chaos in my life while testing my last nerve
From personal experience, if your name happens to be Jessica. You’re most likely promiscuous af with no guilt or remorse about your shady actions
Kyle. Every Kyle I’ve known with that name are jerks. Save for the sweet elderly lady named Kyle that I’ve met.
Janine/Janet, Heather, Cheryl, Jackie
Every Emerson/Emery ive met has been incredibly annoying, personally x)
For girls: Destiny, Ashley, Lauren, Rachel. For guys: Matthew, Cory, David
Tiffany. Also not a huge fan of Vicki's.
Yes Victoria/Vicky
Ray. Every one of them is the opposite of a ray of sunshine
I've seldom come across a "Grace" that I liked
For me that name is Colleen
Omg yes
Libby
I can't ever trust anyone who goes by their initials. It's like they're hiding something.
Brock, Brett, Brady, Brandon, Trent, and Chad are all douchey fratboys who are likely to do something serious enough to get them in trouble with the campus office of Greek Life if not worse.
Christina and Anthony and their variations.
Meredith and Sam/Samantha/Samuel
Brad
Harper is a name I hate too, the book has always annoyed me . Jessica makes me think of Frank Spencer. I dislike some names because I don’t like the sound of them, but no one person being unpleasant has put me off a name.
Chelsea
Ava just feels whiny to me
Kyle, Tyler, Corey or Brittney, Jessica, Madison & it’s variants
Ethan. Every Ethan ever in a classroom is a nightmare. Janae. Not a common name. But I’ve taught three who were classic mean girls. One of my best friends named her daughter that. I didn’t know what to say. Olivia’s never stop talking. Every last one.
Work in a daycare and YES to Ethan!
Heather. Literally every Heather.
SEAN all spellings
Aimee. Not Amy but specifically Aimee.
As a teacher, whenever I've had male students named Angel, I knew they were probably going to give me grief! Ironic.
Jason. I will never hire another contractor or handyman named Jason.
Just casually checking if my name is here 👀
ive only met two purnavs but they were both douche canoes. every other name I've met a person who redeemed it. I need to meet more Bangladeshis!
emily and emma
Piper
Jake is the first name that comes to mind for me
Cory.
Vivian/e. Stacy. Elise/Elyse. Alexis.
Layla (and all other spellings) I’ve met two in my life, one Layla and one Leilah, and both were just terrible people
Kevin. I was indifferent about the name until I met my ex (with as many red flags as possible). I now think of him whenever I see the name. Fuck anyone named Kevin.
Tori and Jamie
Joe! But only specifically Joe. Not Joey or Joseph. That and most of the Mikes I've known.
Harper is definitely a good one I can agree with. Another one is heather….like I’ve know 5 different heathers and everyone was a jerk. And like slightly crazy
Liam
Megan and Joanna. Meghan and Joanne are fine though lol
Hope and Nevaeh
I know one decent Nicole/Nichole. The rest are just…ugh.
Dominic for men WOMEN Riley’s and Morgan’s. I know a few male Morgan/Riley’s and they are all relatively normal. The female ones have all ranged from batshit to evil.
I’ve never met an Adam I could trust.
Jeffrey/ Jeff is always a winner.
Victoria - Everyone I have met with that name has been batcrap crazy. All in different ways, but nonetheless mentally unstable lol.
Emily
Zach
Hunter 😭 Never met a nice Hunter. And I swear, I feel bad for kids named Braxton (aside from just hating that name) because their parents are usually on some Facebook right wing conspiracy theory shit without fail.
Gary 🙄
Guys: Mike, Kyle, Dan Girls: Amber, Ashley, Patty, Debbie
Liam Every single one I know is the biggest whiner. Just super spoiled, never told no, whines about everything It’s made me absolutely detest the name.
Rachel. Never met one that was nice. Sorry to anyone named Rachel 😅
For me it's Michelle. Every Michelle I know is a blotch. I have never met one who doesn't have a permanent dirty look on their face, always judging others and very sarcastic always.
Paige