by Felix Richter, Statista.com
— this post authored by Niall McCarthy
Did you give your child a name which turned out to be horrible in hindsight?
If you did, you’re definitely not alone. Many children’s names fail to stand the test of time, especially in the UK, according to Mumsnet. The main reason parents regret their choice of name is because it’s too commonly used. Others report that it just doesn’t feel right.
This chart shows reasons parents regretted their choice of first/middle names for their children.
You will find more statistics at Statista.