The topic of baby names has long been a contentious subject with many people sharing starkly opposing opinions when it comes to giving a bub its lifelong moniker.
However, it seems there are some names which are a universal no-no after one
couple were warned to avoid a 'pretty' baby name after its real meaning was revealed.
One woman was 'handed the task of choosing' a name for her non-English speaking family members, that lived in Canada, who were having a child and wanted to give her an 'English name'.
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As a fellow non-English speaker, the woman took to Reddit to share the list and ask for help, admitting: "I don't know if they're plain weird, or if I'm prejudiced."
She added: "They've got a massive list, and apparently because everybody knows I read, I must also know which of the names is best, so I've been handed the task of choosing."
The hefty list included 23 names including; Luxury, Charlotte, Chrysanthe, Accilia, Clover, Adelaide, Artemis, Thea, Alcyone, Sienna, Sage, Ivy, Mei, Saoirse, Savannah, Serenity, Amethyst, Carmen, Dawn, Persephone, Saffron and Indigo
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However, there was one name in particular that seemed to raise eyebrows, with many urging the woman to have a second-think after sharing the not-so-pretty meaning behind it.
The final name on the list was Credence, with the Reddit user explaining: "This is an actual word.
"Like, I know it sounds pretty, but aren't names supposed to have a good meaning?"
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Rushing to explain why the name should be steered clear from as Canada-dwellers, one Reddit user penned: "There seems to be no French speakers in this thread so I'll say it.
"Credence means backsplash... especially if you live in Canada, please avoid it!"
Yep, apparently, French Canadians refer to the countertop extension as a 'credence' - something great at preventing water, grease, and other messes from damaging your walls but maybe not the best-suited name for a little one.
"It means what??? Gosh, it was such a pretty word!" exclaimed the original poster after catching light of the news.
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Others, however, pointed out that the name has more than just one meaning.
A second penned: "Credence as an example means well, comes from the Latin word for belief."
A third explained: "There's an old Puritan/Quaker tradition to name children for abstract nouns such as Faith, Charity, Patience, Trinity, etc. I guess this falls into this category.
"Credence means trust or belief. I wouldn't use it, but I think it's more common in certain modern Christian communities."
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"I mean it’s also a name in English," added another. "There was a character in the Harry Potter prequel movie series Fantastic Beasts named Credence Barebone.
"It’s definitely not common and would be considered weird though."
What do you make of it?
Topics: Sex and Relationships, Parenting, Life
Rhiannon Ingle