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Updated March 05, 2015.

The Bottom Line

Bad Baby Names by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback is a really funny look at baby names. While it's not poking fun at modern names as I had anticipated, it's a nice look at history and gives you a chuckle all the while you're wondering, "What were these people thinking..."



Pros

• Hilarious read.
• Great gift for dads or for a baby shower.

Cons

• None of the names come after 1930.

Description

• A quick witted collection of baby names through the early part of the 20th century.
• Laid out in a hilarious format that is easy to read and sorted by topic.
• Makes a great gift for dad or a baby shower.

Guide Review - Bad Baby Names by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback

Bad Baby Names by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback is a pint sized book that packs a seriously fun punch. Using real data from the US Census and other historical data for the names.

The baby names are broken up into fun categories like "Uphill in the Snow Both Ways" and "Around the World in 80 Names." Because of the format it's a quick read, which also makes it a load of fun at baby showers and for dads. In fact, if my husband could only read one baby name book, this would probably be the one he would choose. (It might also make him realize that baby names I picked are not so crazy or far fetched as he originally thought...)

Here is a sampling of some of the crazy names:

• Author Book
• Lettice Speak
• Lotta Beers
• Beef Spurger

• Ninety Caves

While you might not find the right name for your baby in this book, you will definitely consider more thoughtfully the name that you do choose for your baby. Laughing all the way...