Naughtiest UK children’s names unveiled – and the best behaved monikers
The UK’s naughtiest children’s names have been picked by teachers and parents, as reported by The Mirror. When new parents pick a name for their baby, it’s a big deal. But what if the name you took nine months to choose is thought to be naughty?
We all know kids who are a bit cheeky at school or people we don’t really like. Sometimes we start to think that name means trouble. A study says people in Britain judge kids by their names.
Parents, kids and teachers have shared which names they think are for good boys and girls, and which ones sound naughty.
Lars B. Andersen, who is the boss at My Nametags, said: “We know that there are strong stereotypes attached to names and that someone’s first name can really paint a picture of what they are like. These beliefs can make the difficult task of naming a child even more challenging.”
If your little one is named Mia or Jack, watch out! In 2019, these were named the naughtiest names in the UK. A survey found that 23 percent of people think boys named Jack are likely to be troublemakers. Teachers especially think Jacks might not be nice to other kids.
Children named George are seen by adults and other kids as the smartest and kindest in class. The name Arthur is linked with being quiet and shy, with four percent of people surveyed expecting Arthurs to misbehave. The same goes for the name Noah. Charlie was voted as the most confident name.
The name Mia is associated with naughtiness, while children expect Emilys to be the naughtiest. Since bad behaviour is often linked to intelligence, 96 percent of teachers, children and parents don’t think Mia is a clever name.
When it comes to well-behaved children, Isla tops the list in a study by My Nametags. Grace is seen as the shyest name, with teachers, parents and children agreeing that Graces tend to be the most introverted. Olivia is considered the most confident name.
Teachers think Isabella is the smartest name, but children disagree. One in 10 kids think girls named Isabella will be spoilt. For boys, children expect Harrys to be the most spoilt in the playground.
Here’s the full list of naughtiest names:
Naughtiest boys:
- Jack
- Harry
- Charlie
- Oliver
- George
Naughtiest girls:
- Mia
- Ella
- Isabella
- Amelia
- Sophia