If your name can be used as an adjective or shares the name of a popular city, you might be a stripper. According to some parenting message boards, blogs and forums, these are the names to avoid if you don't want people to think your daughter is a stripper.
#1: Crystal
Crystal (variations include Cristal, Chrystal, and Krystle), meaning "ice or clear" became a stylish name for girls in the 1880s, ranking among the top 700 most popular. Crystal climbed to one of the most popular names for girls in 1981, influenced by the character Krystle Carrington, after the hit US drama series "Dynasty" debuted. In 2012, the name ranked in the top 400.Ranked 102 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#2: Tiffany
Throughout the 1980s, Tiffany was among the top 25 most popular names for girls. By 2012 it gradually declined to the top 400 most common names. Ranked 110 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#3: Amber
Amber, named after the gem, has been a popular name for girls since the late 19th century when it was among the top 900 most common names. After it lost its luster in 1910, in became stylish again in the 1960s after the popular book-turned-film "Forever Amber"-- about a woman who uses men to make her fortune--was released, ranking the name among the top 25 most popular names for girls at the time. Although it has declined in favor, slightly, in 2012 it was in the top 200 most common names.Ranked 139 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#4: Brandy
Brandy, also spelled Brandi, was among the top 25 most popular names for girls in the 1980s but dropped off the top 1000 list by 2007. In 2004-5 it briefly peaked in popularity--a time when singer Brandy released her hit debut album--but it quickly fell out of favor. Ranked 276 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#5: Lola
Lola is of Spanish origin and is the diminutive form of Dolores. In 2012 it ranked among the top 300 most popular names for females. During the late 1880s, it was one of the top 100 names in the US, but declined through the 1970s. Around 2002 it began to see resurgence in popularity.Ranked 358 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#6: Angel
Angel is a popular name for boys and girls, and means "messenger of God." In 1950 it began to rise as a fashionable name for girls and ranked in the top 800 most popular. By 2001 it catapulted to the top 100 most common names in the US.Ranked 424 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#7: Ginger
Ginger, now a common reference to redheads, means "to enliven." The name was made famous in the 1940s by Hollywood darling Ginger Rogers, ranking it among the top 400 names at the time. It later received a boost in the 1960s, pushing the name to the top 300 favored names for girls after the character Ginger Grant, played by Tina Louise , the glamorous movie star who was castaway on an uncharted island in the hit comedy "Gilligan's Island." After the show's cancellation in 1967, it became a favorite in syndication throughout the '70s and early '80s, and boosted it near the top 200. Ginger hasn't been a mainstream name for the past 30 years. Ranked 428 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#8: Candy
Also diminutive for Candace, Candy (spelled Candi, Kandi, Khandi and other variations) means "sweet." The name was popularized in 1930, reaching near the top 600 most common names for girls. In 1950, Candy became faddish and climbed to the top 300 most common names for girls, however 30 years later, it fell out of favor and below the top 1000 most common names and continues to decline.Ranked 575 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#9: Charity
Charity is of Latin origin meaning "dear, beloved," and has become recently popularized as a virtue name, with its common meaning being "generous and "benevolent." In 1880 it was ranked among the top 300 most popular names, but steadily declined until 1970 when it peaked at one of the top 200 names for girls. It continued to decline years after a brief spell in vogue, and as of 2012 it was among the top 900 most popular names. Ranked 643 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#10: Anastasia
Of Greek origin meaning "resurrection," Anastasia has been a common name since the 17th century. In 1880 it was among the 500 most common names for girls, but by 1920 the fad was over. Anastasia was resurrected again in 1960 and reached its height in popularity in 1998, ranking near the top 200 names for girls.Ranked 907 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#11: Cherry
Cherry is the English version of the French name Chérie. In the 1940s it was among the top 500 most popular names, but fell out of vogue in the late 1960s.Ranked 922 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#12: Kitty
Once a slang term used for a loose woman in the 17th century, Kitty has now become popularized as a vulgar term for female genitalia. In the late 1800s, Kitty ranked among the top 400 most popular names for females, but experienced a steep decline in the 1970s. Ranked 987 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#13: Jade
Jade is of English origin and ranks among the top 200 most common names in the US, according to US Census 2000 data. The name is derived from the precious stone, which mystics believe can heal intestinal problems.Ranked 1003 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#14: Destiny
Meaning "predetermined fate," Destiny rose to popularity in 1980 in the US and peaked in 1999 among the top 5 most popular names for girls. In 2012 it was in the top 100 baby girl names.Ranked 1074 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#15: Devon
Devon is popular as a name for girls and boys, and named after a farmland area in England. In 1982 it became a mainstream name, ranking near the top 200 most popular names for girls, but steadily fell out of favor, eventually falling off the top 1000 most common names list in 2005.Ranked 1154 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#16: Chastity
Meaning purity or celibacy, Chastity climaxed in popularity in 1979--reaching the top 400 most common names for girls. It dwindled in favor in the 1980s and briefly surged in 1994 among the top 900. Ranked 1,300 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#17: Raven
Raven means "black-haired," and propelled to popularity in 1980, sitting among the top 600 most favored names for girls. It reached its peak in 1997 in the top 200, but dropped back to the top 600 most-liked names for girls by 2012.Ranked 1,358 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#18: Scarlett
It has been said that Scarlett, which means "red," was popularized as a name because of the relentless Southern belle protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind." In 1993, it breached the top 1000 most popular names for girls, and as of 2012, it's among the top 50 most popular names. Ranked 1,496 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#19: Bambi
In 1942, Disney released its classic animated flick about a precious deer name Bambi. During that time, Bambi-- of Italian origin--ranked among the top 900 names for females, and later fell out of favor in the 1980s.Ranked 1,554 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#20: Star
From 1997-1998, Star skyrocketed in popularity for girls names, ranking among the top 900 most common. Ranked 1,890 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#21: ParisParis, popular as name for both girls and boys, became in vogue in US in the 1980s. It peaked in 2004--a year after Paris Hilton's "The Simple Life" made the sex tape star and socialite a household name-and ranked among the top 200 most popular names for girls.Ranked 2,006 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#22: Dallas
Meaning "from the dales, the valley meadows," in 1996 the name Dallas ranked among the top 500 most common names for girls. By 2000 it grew out of favor and ranked in the top 900, eventually dropping off the top 1000 most common names for girls until 2012 when it reclaimed its same spot from nearly 14 years ago. Ranked 2,167 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#23: Diamond
Meaning "of high value or brilliant," the name Diamond reached its height of popularity in 1998, ranking among the top 200 most popular names for females, but it steadily declined, barreling to the top 800 most popular names in 2012.Ranked 2,283 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#24: Skye
In 1981 Skye catapulted into the top 700 most popular names for girls. It later reached its height in 2004 when it skyrocketed among the top 400 most common names for girls. Ranked 2,353 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#25: Trinity
Trinity, meaning "union of three," started becoming a popular name for girls in the 1990s, where it started among the top 900 and climbed to the top 25 in 2004. In 2012 it ranked in the top 100 most common names.Ranked 2,406 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#26: Tawny
Meaning "a green field; golden brown," of English origin, the name hit its peak in popularity during the 1980s but has since gone out of fashion. Ranked 2,438 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#27: Layla
In Arabic, Layla means "night beauty" and in Hebrew, short for Delilah, it means "seductive." In 2012, Layla ranked among the top 50 most popular names for girls.Ranked 2,609 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#28: Lexie
Lexie, diminutive of Alexandra, means "man's defender." It became a mainstream name in 1890 amid the 900 most popular names for girls. In 1910 it fell out of favor, but it saw resurgence in 1994. In 2012 it was among the top 600 most popular names for girls.Ranked 3,029 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#29: Roxy
Roxy is short for Roxanne, and means "dawn." It catapulted to popularity in the 1880s among the top 900 most popular names for girls, but hasn't been mainstream since that time.Ranked 3,061 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#30: PorschePorsche (variations include Portia and Porsha) never quite took off in popularity as a girl's name as fast as the pricey car. Ranked 3,776 out of 4,276 most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#31: Nevaeh
Nevaeh, which is "Heaven" spelled backward, became popular in 2000 and has skyrocketed to one of the top 50 most popular names for girls in 2012.Source
#32: Ashlynn
A combination of Ashley and Lynn, in the past 20 years, Ashlynn has been a favorite name for girls and now ranks among the top 300 most common names, according to US Census 2000 data. The name means "dream."Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#33: Aspen
Aspen, named after the cheap drugstore cologne and the beautiful, hip resort town in Colorado, grew in popularity as a female name in 1994, ranking among the top 700. In 2012 it was one of the top 500 names for girls.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#34: Chyna
Chyna, referring to the country China, became popular in 1994 and peaked in1999 as one of the top 500 most popular names for girls. Three years later, it dwindled off the top 1000 chart. Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#35: Lexus
Lexus, a variation of Alexis and Alexandra, means "man's defender." It reached the top 500 most popular names for girls in the mid-1990s, but grew out of favor by 2000, eventually dropping off the top 1000 chart in 2004.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#36: Unique
In Latin, Unique means "only one" and began to rise in popularity in 1994, reaching its peak a year later as one of the top 800 most popular names for girls. Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#37: Chardonnay
Although not particularly a common name in the US, Chardonnay--which is a type of wine--rose to popularity as a girl's name from 2001-2003 in the UK based on the character Chardonnay Lane-Pascoe from the hit TV series "Footballers' Wives."Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#38: Houston
In 1836, the US's now-fourth largest city was settled and named after Texan General Sam Houston. Houston has been a popular first name for boys since 1880, but has never been a hit name for girls. Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).
#39: London
London, named after England's capital, has recently surged as a popular nom de guerre for strippers.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).
#40: Coco
You'll probably hear of only three Cocos in your life: Coco Chanel, Coco Puffs, and Coco at the Cheetah Club. Short for Nicolette, the name is of French origin and has not been a popular American name.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#41: Luscious
According to Dictionary.com, one of the definitions of the name means "arousing physical, or sexual, desire; voluptuous." It is not a common name for girls, but a popular alias in the adult industry. Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).
#42: Delight
Never a common name for girls, Delight is of French origin and means "something that gives great pleasure," according to Dictionary.com.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012). Source
#43: Capri
Named after the pristine Italian island, the name isn't common in the US. Capri is also short for Caprice, who, if you know anything about the international glamour model Caprice Bourret, is as close to a stripper as you can get. Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#44: Trixie
A variation of the name Beatrix, which means "voyager" (through life) or "blessed" in Latin, Trixie has never been a popular name but has surged as an alias in the adult industry.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).Source
#45: Cinnamon
Cinnamon, named after the spice, isn't a common name for girls, but it is a favorite for women in the adult industry who use monikers.Ranked lower than 4,276 of the most popular names for all girls (1880-2012).
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