Mum-to-be's unique baby name blend sparks heated debate with some saying it's a 'joke'

A mum-to-be has been slammed for mixing two baby names together to create a new moniker – but people have since called the name 'a joke' and wondered what would become of the kid

Baby names are a personal choice for parents, but sometimes they can push the boundaries of creativity a bit too far.

This was the case when a mum decided to combine two names into one, creating a unique name that left many unimpressed and questioning the future implications for the child.

On a Reddit baby name forum, a user shared: "Another gem from a baby name group," suggesting it might be "a joke post," but with current trends, "you have no idea these days." The name at the centre of the debate? A blend of Graham and Samantha – Grahamantha.

The expectant parents asked: "Does it work for a girl? We love Graham but also want a girl option!" – but the replies probably were not what they were expecting.

In the thread, one person commented: "This one deserves an award. If it's not a joke then it's the best worst name I've heard in a long time."

Another man remarked: "As someone who's used to the British pronunciation of Graham, this is even wilder."

"Gray-um-antha. Beautiful", another quipped sarcastically.

One person humorously suggested: "Grahamantha has a long career ahead of her in the Shrek franchise."

"Almost as good as Annally," another Redditor wrote, poking fun.

The latter comment referred to another social media post featuring a sign that announced: "Welcome to the world Annaly, 7lbs 10oz."

Annaly, an Irish name derived from Anna, is found on nicebabyname.com. It's a variant of Annaleigh, which signifies 'grace' or 'light'.

However, individuals have noticed that when penned down, the name seems rather inappropriate. One individual quipped: "Not the traditional way to give birth, but I guess to each their own! ".

Echoing this sentiment, another commented: "I've never heard of a baby being born that way before.."

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