Random Popular Names That Actually Mean Horrible Things (34 items)

(#14) Alexia is a Neurological Disorder

Love is blind… and so is the meaning behind this name. This sweet variant of Alexandra also describes an inability to read, such as word blindness, due to a disability. Such a pretty name for such an unfortunate situation, dontcha think?
(#8) Portia Means Swine

According to some sources, Portia is of Latin origin and means swine or pig. However, it's fairly certain that Ellen’s beautiful wife, Portia de Rossi, doesn’t live in a barn, eat slop, or snort uncontrollably. The name is best known from Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
(#2) Suri Means Pig, Pointed Nose, and Pickpocket

As TomKat gazed into their little diva’s big blue eyes and dreamed of days dressing her in tiny Marc Jacobs flats, they were probably thinking of "princess" and "red rose" -- possible Hebrew and Persian meanings behind the name. If they had only known that it means "pig" in Punjabi, "pointy nose" in southern India, and '"pickpocket" in Japanese.
(#25) The Name Connor Means Hound Lover

Please know that if you name your son Connor, just because his name means "hound-lover" does not guarantee him a place in veterinary school.
(#28) Mary Jane Refers to Marijuana

Although this cute little combo brings to mind thoughts of precious little black patent leather shoes, it might also bring to mind Snoop Dogg’s favorite nine-leafed plant. Of course, your Mary Jane’s beauty will be all people think about once they see her. (Depending on how hard they partied in college…)
(#18) Rigel Means Foot

Since the name Rigel means "foot," choosing it for your child might be akin to putting your foot in your mouth... literally.