William Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name?” Well, William probably never met someone named after a piece of meat. Bad names stick with people for the rest of their life. Indeed, these are some of the worst names in history. 

There’s no science in picking a name. There was perhaps a time when people thought the name “William” sounded strange. Regardless, parents are becoming more and more creative with baby names each year. Celebrity parents are infamously known for naming their kids after cities, fruits, and directions. Of course, it’s not just the rich and famous coming up with these bad baby names. Regular people are coming up with terrible names that sound like puns or vegetables. These truly are some of the worst names. 

1. Chris P. Bacon

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Most people skip the end credits for movies and TV shows. However, if people pay close attention, they’ll notice some of the most unusual names. For instance, somebody decided to name their poor kid Chris P. Bacon. Maybe it was a coincidence, but they had to know it sounds like crispy bacon. Regardless, Mr. Bacon proved everyone wrong by becoming a technical score advisor. 

2. North West, Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have a reputation for creating unusual baby names. Of course, it all started with North West. To be fair, North West does give helpful directions. The entire Kardashian/Jenner crew comes up with fascinating baby names. Honestly, North might not have the worst name in her family. Her siblings include Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West. 

3. Mr. Perv

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Mr. Perv is one of the most unfortunate names with the most regrettable profession. Mr. Perv is a fifth-grade teacher. In most situations, parents tell their kids to steer clear of that “Mr. Perv.” Instead, he’s an excellent teacher that kids admire. Still, he’s a Perv.