WHEN it comes to baby names, some people prefer to stick with traditional monikers, while others opt for something more unique.
But according to a baby naming whizz, there are several controversial baby names that everyone should avoid.
The woman, from NameBerry, explained how they surveyed site visitors on the most polarising choices, before sharing some of the top answers.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@nameberry.com), she begins with 'Azriel.'
"It's a very trendy choice right now with its fashionable ending and attention grabbing 'Z,' but it's also the name of the Angel of Death in Judaism and Islam," she says.
The baby naming whizz then moves onto 'Bodhi,' which she points out was one of the fastest rising baby names in the 2010s.
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"It's a Buddhist word name referring to a state of enlightenment," she explains.
"However, it's not traditionally used as a baby name in Buddhist culture.
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"In the US, most of the people who have used this name for their children are not Buddhist.
She then addresses the moniker, Chohen.
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"It has a stylish sound, but it's very controversial," she explains.
"It's a sacred Jewish surname belonging to those who are members of the Kohanim and are direct descendants of Aaron.
"Most people consider it highly offensive to use as a given name, regardless of your religion, and again, most people who have used this name are not Jewish."
The baby name pro then discusses the name Dixie, which she notes out was a top 200 name in the 1930.
"Today, most parents are avoiding this name because of its heavy overtones of racism," she says.
"Dixie was a name for the confederate states, so don't use this name for your baby, or your pet, for that matter."
The baby naming whizz then moves onto the name Gunnar, noting that spelt with an 'Ar' is a traditional Norse name, but with 'er' is more a violent word name.
"Given the gun violence epidemic in the US, parents are favouring the more traditional spelling," she explains.
The baby name pro then goes on to say how 'Karen' is more of a "grandma name" than a "baby name."
She continues: "But the memes that began in 2020 haven't done this name any favours.
"People are going to be avoiding Karen for a long time."
And finally, she mentions the name 'Pippa.'
She explains: "Pippa is a classy nickname associated with Pippa Middleton but it's not a good choice if you plan on travelling.
"Pippa has some tease-worth slang meanings in languages like Italian, Swedish and Polish."
In Italian, the word can refer to masturbation and in Swedish, it’s a crude term for sex.
The video has sine gone viral, with parents up and down the country rushing to the comments section.
"I know someone with a Dixie and a Gunner," wrote one.
A second penned: "I know people with everyone of these names."
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A third commented: "Wow had never heard of Cohen being controversial! (I do not live in the US so maybe that's why)."
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: "Pippa!!!! Noooo!!! I have a Pippa and dream of Italy."
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