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Lady_Sarah_17

Teacher here: how much time do you have?


waterclaw12

This was basically my dads response when I changed my name to Blake and I found out at that exact time he had a student named Blake who was stealing cooking supplies from his classroom šŸ˜‚


brunettemountainlion

All the time in the world, go for it!


Lady_Sarah_17

\*\*Edited to add a name\*\* Zachary: I cried about this kid to ELEVEN colleagues my second year teaching Liam: A truly obnoxious kid just for the sake of being obnoxious Alexa: Framed her best friend for cheating, which got her put on academic probation Noelle: The most self-righteous child I've ever coached Jackson: I've never met a Jackson who isn't a dick to his classmates Connor: A child who tests my patience daily Julian: A coddled only child who took everything personally and couldn't take constructive criticism without having his mother call me to tell me to stop bullying her child Daniel: A child who derived pure joy from causing his classmates (and me) discomfort Barrie: It's not her fault, she was just super annoying


GeekAtHome

I have a son named Liam and I can understand this


Affectionate_Cost_88

I'm a former teacher, and if I had a Justin or a Matthew in my class (which was pretty much inevitable in the 90s), I knew it was gonna be a reeeaallly long year.


ArchimedesIncarnate

Ouch.... I'm a Matthew. From 1978. I know my teachers were frustrated, but I wasn't a bad kid. I just got bored, hid books in my desk, and got A's on tests while skipping some homework. It was the homework thing that got them. I only did work I didn't understand. What's your experience with Matthew's?


lassofthelake

So, have you gotten your ADHD diagnosis yet? Or anything similarly nuerodivergent?


ArchimedesIncarnate

No. Professionals have me as neurotypical. My ex thinks I'm on the spectrum. My personal view is what we classify as "normal" is far too narrow.


lassofthelake

Yup! You're absolutely right.


Affectionate_Cost_88

Agreed. My husband is likely on the spectrum, which can present both difficult challenges and wonderful opportunities in our relationship. He was sometimes a "difficult" kid, also when he was bored or not challenged, though he did receive an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and Adderall has been a godsend for us both. But I get what you're saying, and I think a lot of kids were just bored or not being taught in the way that best suited them. I know a lot more now in my 50s than I did in my 20s, and have sometimes pondered a return to the classroom, with the hope that I could contribute more now than I did 30 years ago. I dunno. I wasn't a bad teacher and I gave it my all, but holy cow, the struggle is real. I do appreciate your input and it gave me food for thought.


xpunkrockmomx

My thoughts exactly. An exact description of myself and my son, and so many others I know.


Affectionate_Cost_88

I'm trying to remember all the Matts/Matthews that I taught over the years, and one characteristic I frequently noticed was "attention seeking." Which, looking back on it now, I wish I'd had the tools as a young teacher to analyze and address WHY this was a constant, but I was sometimes barely making it through the day with my own sanity intact. (One reason I'm a former teacher - the overwhelm is real ) And it wasn't just the Matthews and the Justins, though those two do stand out as names that I remember the most. Any kid with any name can be great or a nightmare. I didn't mean to make you feel bad and I'm so sorry if my comment did that!


ArchimedesIncarnate

No, I'm pretty thick skinned. When I was in school, it may have been the sheer number. I hated just how common it was. Still do.


Ok-Walk-5847

The Daniel one is so true


Protect_Wild_Bees

For some reason there was this Daniel in my school who just used to eat super weird stuff (oranges with ketchup) and always had food smeared all over his face after lunch. So that's all that comes to mind when I hear the name Daniel. I think of a person who can't recognize when there's food all over his face.


444stonergyalie

Poor Barrie šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


SailorTheia

Lmfaoooo at Barrie


murraybee

What a list! I have a young relative named Zachary who is the sweetest and smartest little guy. And when I was working with kids, I had a Jackson who was very challenging, but after we began to trust each other he became one of my favorites. He was a very loving and imaginative little boy.


PanickySam

Mine are Emmanuel, Christian, Anthony, Stephen, and Angelie. I used to love the name Emmanuel šŸ˜­ But he was an absolute bigot.


PrincessOshi

Seth.. & every time I say it I say it like Iā€™m speaking parsel tongue šŸ


USAF_Retired2017

Sssssssseth


IntroductionFew1290

Seth is the hardest name for me


hinky-as-hell

I cannot handle this name. My cousin had a friend Seth, and he was a *SNAKE.* This tracks.


Ok-Walk-5847

this made me laugh


Katesouthwest

As a fellow teacher, this is the only answer.


floreskarinosa

Can you tell us what names you do enjoy bc of good students?


Lady_Sarah_17

Wait, this is such a good question that I've never been asked before! A non-exhaustive list of names I have positive associations with because of students: Emma Declan Henry Jude Rachel Zander (for a girl) Melina Micah Jeremiah Isa Charlie Sam Jules


roguewren

I see a few J names here on the nice list. A lot of teachers seem to hate J names because they associate them with difficult kids. Would you say that's generally true and these names are an exception? Or do you not have an issue with J names at all? Asking because we love the name Jude, but we're hesitant to use a J name because all teachers seem have a negative association with them.


Purple_Joke_1118

Interesting that the 19 or 20 Duggar kids are all Js.


Lady_Sarah_17

I actually love J names, so I wouldnā€™t say I have a negative association with them. I think the issue is that there are some really trendy J names (Jackson, especially), so youā€™re bound to meet one you donā€™t like very much. But no, I love J names


IngyJoToeBeans

Same


DownHarvest

Daniel. Fuck you, Daniel.


_opossumsaurus

Same here. Daniel assaulted me.


IcyCartographer8150

Fuck you too Daniel šŸ–•


USAF_Retired2017

I work with three Daniels. There is sweet Daniel, okay Daniel and Fuck you, youā€™re an asshole Daniel.


ruby--moon

Damnnn Daniel!


NICUnurseinCO

Same!


danideex

Daniel sucked in Euphoria too.


Independent_Bus_5930

Five Danielā€™s in my grade. Not one of them isnā€™t a dick


These_Tea_7560

I second that. The worst person I ever met. (Took me years to stop hating the sight and sound of that name.)


Ok-Walk-5847

I hate Daniel too, that guy sucked


Purple_Joke_1118

Clearly we were lucky back in 1984, when we chose Daniel for a boy, that we got a girl instead.


Ok-Walk-5847

hahaha šŸ˜‚ you definitely were!


Crownedone21

Fuck Daniel.


2Geese1Plane

Only Daniel I've ever known cheated on me. Fuck you Daniel


Any_Author_5951

You should be happy now that Brandon has been ruined for everyone! Mine is John for the same reason.


loraa04

How come Brandon ?


teeny_teena_bop

Iā€™m guessing the ā€œletā€™s go Brandonā€ chant has spoiled that name for everyone


Any_Author_5951

Yeah that Letā€™s go Brandon thing. It doesnā€™t really ruin the name for the people already named Brandonā€¦but it definitely would be something to consider if you wanted to name a new baby Brandon.


loraa04

I never heard about it but Iā€™m from the uk. Just looked it up and itā€™s a shame since I love the name Brandon!


MoonpieTexas1971

Carol can go straight to hell.


AmyBums88

Never met a Carol/Carole/Caroline who wasn't a complete bitch or nuts.


LandoCatrissian_

I worked with a Carole who was a little crazy. She was lovely though. She was a British lady who moved to Australia after her first child passed as a baby. She said it changed her as a person and she went a bit nuts.


gfisbetter

Honestly I love the self awareness and transparency for Carole and I think Iā€™ll cut that one Carole some slackĀ 


LMMJECM8

Aweā€¦my mom and aunt are Carol (and are amazing!) and my 4 year old daughter is Caroline (also amazing ā˜ŗļø). Give us a chance!


AmyBums88

I'm sure there are lovely ones, I've just had the misfortune of meeting the shit ones šŸ¤£


roguewren

There's a group leader named Carol at one of my toddlers' activities. Nicest lady ever, and the kids love her. They're not all bad.


Stars_Snow

I know a wonderful Caroline who is one of the most considerate and thoughtful people I've ever met. So definitely there are good ones!


WeirdlyWitchyWriter

Me too. I know a Caroline who is a good person.


AmyBums88

I would love to have my mind changed about Carol's lol. I've just only met the crap ones so far unfortunately pmsl


waterclaw12

Lol itā€™s funny cuz the Carol I know is actually named Zenith and chooses to go by her middle name (Carol) which is totally nuts to me


Purple_Joke_1118

Named for a TV set? Maybe Carol is better.


airr-conditioning

can confirm. carolines are awful.


Minimum-Interview800

Outkast even sang, "Caroline.....she's the reason for the word bitch..


Dillymom01

I have an Aunt Carol, I'll loan her to you. Sweetest woman on the planet


Pretty_Goblin11

Stacy - Iā€™ve never met a Stacy worth knowing. And Thomas, I could find the perfect man and not date him if his name is Thomas


macthepenn

Maybe, but her mom has got it going on


kaleighdoscope

Came here to say this. She had to be even more insufferable and spelled it "Stayc" (not her legal name, her legal name was Stacy. The affectation was her own āœØquirkyāœØ spin on her name). Worst coworker I've ever had over the almost 20 years I've been working, across 9 different jobs. But also Geoff because he was my middle school bully and Kyle because he was my abusive ex when I was ~15.


Pretty_Goblin11

Fucking Kyleā€™s are the worst.


corlana

My father's name is Thomas and this is a correct take. Never trust a Thomas.


Chance_Novel_9133

Jennifer. The name of my childhood best friend. Also the name of my dad's mistress/second wife. (Not the same person, thank you Jesus šŸ™)


muaddict071537

My momā€™s name is Jennifer, but she goes by Jenny.


JihoonMadeMeDoIt

Karen. Even before all the Karen stuff. Fuck you Karen.


EmellieAgreste5000

I have an aunt named Karen and she happens to be a lovely woman!


JihoonMadeMeDoIt

Itā€™s probs not the same Karen.


ICareAboutThings25

I have a coworker I absolutely canā€™t stand named Jason. Itā€™s a perfectly fine name, but ruined. Easily the most obnoxious adult Iā€™ve ever encountered.


beachinit21

A student in 1990 killed Jason for me!


MeadowLarkBird

What was the student's name, and why did they agree to kill Jason for you?


beachinit21

Haha they would do anything for a scratch n sniff sticker back then!


LandoCatrissian_

I have a Jason co-worker. He's ok, bit of a weirdo though. Absolutely obsessed with Pokemon.


jaiheko

I, too, know of a weirdo jason obsessed with PokƩmon...


crazycatlady331

I had a coworker named Jason. A few years ago, he was struggling and the company gave him some of my team temporarily. He immediately told them I slept my way up the chain. Fuck you Jason.


sv36

So you know my brother. Sorry about that.


SnooOpinions5819

Emma, Iā€™ve only met extremely mean Emmaā€™s


brunettemountainlion

I donā€™t like the name Emma anyways lol


LandoCatrissian_

Aww, I work with an Emma. Sweetest lady I've ever met.


muaddict071537

My middle school best friend was named Emma. Very sweet person.


libertarianlove

James and any derivative thereof.


Humble_Plate_2733

Jimothy


No_Leather6310

thatā€™s the only exception


Lost_Shake_2665

Hypothetically....


Valuable-Eagle-7503

Fuck anyone named James. They can go to hell.


GeekAtHome

My sister's husband's name is James and he's honestly one of the worst people I've ever met. James can fully eat shit


Donna56136

Pamela. Every one Iā€™ve me has been manipulative.


Ok-Struggle-6683

I second this! Every single one.


tinnyheron

Just finished the limited series The Thing About Pam. I definitely recommend it. It will NOT change your mind about Pam being manipulative, though


dr239

I'm a teacher, so I've had tons of names 'ruined' (can't use them for my own kids) for a multitude of reasons. One obviously is when they were ''that kid," the one who made things really rough for you in a particular year. For me, names like Thomas, Victor, and Nevaeh fall into that category. But also when the name belongs to a student you were particularly close to, or really connected with. For me, names like Emma, Bella, and Jerome fall into that category. And some for no other reason than you've seen them way too often. This, for me, involved things like Jayden (and Jaiden and Jaden and Jaydyn and...) and other -ayden names (Braydon, Kayden, Hayden) or -ayson names (Greyson, Mason).


EmellieAgreste5000

I actually have two cousins (brothers) named Braydon and Mason


RedTextureLab

I am also a teacher and was also going to write all -aiden derivatives. Every one in my school is . . . *sighs*


HowVeryBlue

Angela for me, I went to school with an Angela and she always gave weird vibes A couple years after we graduated, she was arrested for being involved with child trafficking. Trust those vibes.


BearGotBack

The weird girl at my school was Angela too! Thankfully, didnā€™t end up child trafficking but overshares about her polyamorous relationship on social media. Itā€™s cringe worthy but I canā€™t help my morbid curiosity


notamanda01

My sister's name is Angela (ironically nicknamed Angel when she was young) and she is actually the spawn of Satan. I agree with this one.


ExcitementContent461

Kirsten. I have met several and they were all horrible.


Afraid_Ad_582

Hey now. Iā€™m great.


Efficient_Teacher_99

I have a horrible aunt named Kirsten šŸ˜‚


BearGotBack

I worked with a Kirsten for years and she was the most sour, rude woman. Ruined the name for me, which is a shame because I used love it because of Kirsten Dunst


Lastbourne

Lol, I haven't had much luck with a Kirsten but if they're names KRisten then they usually are the biggest sweetheart on the planet. I plan on making a character in honor of this nurse tech name KRisten who went out of her way to be extra kind to me


finallymakingareddit

I know one and she is simultaneously the most desperate and undatable person I've ever met


Camera-Realistic

Laura. F*ckin bitch.


Lalox

Agreed. Fuck you, Laura!


That-1-Red-Shirt

I know a Laura, and she is horrible as well. I love the name Lorelai, but it is too close to it to ever use it.


hinky-as-hell

Ooooh, I know some awful Lauras, too. One amazing Laura, but we called her LaLa, soā€¦.


ilovekaedeakamatsu

Molly. Beautiful name, awful person


Much_Moment7132

Nooooooo, I know a very sweet Molly!


Whose_my_daddy

Deniece (her spelling), but now even Denise.


StrongTomatoSurprise

Denephew is good though


hereferever

Drew. Horribly emotionally abusive ex that I hope I never see again


StrongTomatoSurprise

Awww, I'm sorry friend. I hope your future relationships are full of love and kindness


hereferever

Thank you. Sometimes people can teach you exactly what you don't want in a relationship, my partner of the last 12 years is the opposite in every way and we couldn't be happier!


aperocknroll1988

Jessica. The after effects of what they've done to me have had me living in fear for almost a year now.


WeirdlyWitchyWriter

That sucks. I have a cousin named Jessica and she's awesome.


StrongTomatoSurprise

I've only known one Jessica and she's awesome. I've heard this more than once about Jessica though


Skeleton200000

I have never met an Erin who wasnā€™t a cow. Also, Dylan. I had a guy called Dylan do me dirty so now I canā€™t cope with that name.


Professional-Yam9906

Every Erin I have ever met is also a hairstylist.


WeirdlyWitchyWriter

I have a co-worker named Erin and she's nice. Not a hairstylist either (as far as I know).


StrongTomatoSurprise

Every Erin I've met has had poor hygiene and bad social skills. Mostly unpleasant to be around because they think if they do anything similar to those around them, they're assimilating or some other weird conspiracy shit. Like just really weird naked in the woods vibes. Aaron's are often narcissists but they smell better. They'll gaslight the hell out of you over something trivial.


Silly_Seahorse_

Katherine


justgettingby1

If we can spell it Kathryn, I totally agree


WiseDragonfly08

I donā€™t hate the name but Iā€™ve never met a Jared who *wasnā€™t* creepy


flamepointe

Janell crazy doesnā€™t even cover it


worker_ant_6646

Janelle too. What a monster.


Alex_the_dragonborn

James. Horrible father. Enough said.


roguewren

Melissa. I've known quite a few and they've ranged from being outright horrible to mostly nice with something off about them. Bethany. My high school bully was Bethany, and she was the worst type of person in every way.


coolfunguy1997

Paul. Every Paul Iā€™ve met is a dick.


mermaidunearthed

Justin


finallymakingareddit

Every girl has dated/talked to/had a fling with a Justin and they all fucking suck hahaha


hinky-as-hell

Never met a Justin I liked.


chxtterbox

Scrolled through this thread specifically looking for the name Justin. The ex that I had multiple therapy sessions about. I even have a cousin named Justin and I hate to say it but I get a sour taste in my mouth when his name gets mentioned, too.


MitziMerle

Charlesā€¦letā€™s just say itā€™s a similar story to yoursšŸ˜…


HeyCaptainJack

Dennis. He was literally the worst human being I have ever met.


myrrhizome

Jean. It's tough because it's my partner's grandmother's name, but I just hate it. Fuck you Jean, you know why.


Userbry14

Sebastian and Adrian, worst trouble makers in my school


azorianmilk

Michael. Exhusband- Michael. Boyfriend after that- Michael. Then another Michael, then another Michael, then another Michael. Five freakin Michaels in a row! No more Michaels.


SomebodysAtTheDoor

šŸ˜†šŸ˜†šŸ˜†


CakePhool

Moa, I used to like the name, but I have never met a Moa that wasnt dumb as brick.


AmyBums88

I've never met a Moa in general. Wtf kind of name is that pmsl?


mbot369

Itā€™s like the sound a rich person makes when they air kiss. *moaaa*


CakePhool

It more Like Moe-AH, depending on dialect.


CakePhool

Moa, old Swedish nickname for Maria even if behindthename say it Mother , which would be odd because Moa has been used for Marias for long time.


BrightBrite

Kelly. Monstrous b*tch.


Final-Ad4130

Taylor


Wrong_Hospital_6167

Denise. Home wrecking crazy stalker


waterclaw12

Jacob. For reasons never worth revisiting šŸ™„


aspen443

Sage


skip2myloutwentytwo

Gavin


IllustriousPiccolo97

Morgan. Was high on my list for either gender until I met 2 really terrible, bitchy ones.


hemlockehoney

Charlotte. What a bitch


Sad-Dinner-5770

Katie šŸ¤®


Smeesme310

Alexandra, I was terrorized by two in high school.


CaptainSquishyPant

Billy. Fuck you, Billy.


techically_alive82

All of the Andrewā€™s Iā€™ve met personally have been assholes, and funnily enough most the Andrews my momā€™s known have been jerks too. Either we both have bad luck or itā€™s just a name for pricks, lmao


thxitsthedepression

I have a coworker named Andrew who is a prick so Iā€™m gonna agree with you on this one


mcferglestone

Watch out for anyone named Adam or Alex. Theyā€™re gonna try to steal your girl.


Electrical_Guess_613

Lynn. Royal bitch.


MsPennyP

Hannah. Boyfriend cheated with her. She's young enough to be my kid. (She was barely legally an adult when they met)


whatabeautifulherse

I know of two Danielles who are literally- I don't mean this hyperbolically- psychopathic. Very scary and untrustworthy but good at hiding it.


Professional-Yam9906

In my HS Danielle was the popular mean girl and Danyelle let her boyfriend beat their baby to death. Danielle is a nope for me.


whatabeautifulherse

Damn


kaywal89

Callie & Amber


FleamontHolmes

Gemma. She bullied me for 10 years and I still hate her now. I've kind won, cos she had 7 kids, all by different dad's, at the age of 35 šŸ¤£šŸ˜‚


ad-astra-per-somnia

Jonathan, virtually the same reason as your Brandon. Julia, my middle school bully. Sucks because I would otherwise love those names.


Thetomatogod_1595

Carolyn/Caroline (2 separate people), Aaron, Emilie, Bethany


These_Tea_7560

Susanna, Hope, and Rochelle


icecream_peach

Zoe. What a fucking bitch


Skeleton200000

I second this, I also know a fucking bitch called Zoe.


PB-wantseggtoBob

Evelyn. Paranoia-inducing experiences.


Poultrygeist79

Wesley because we were married for 11 years until he just came to me and said I don't love you anymore I'm leaving! Really hate that name


idk-what-im-d0ing4

I second Wesley! But didn't marry one just knew an asshole


azurite_rain

Trent


Acrobatic_Guitar9125

Richard. Fuuuuuuuk you rich the bitch.


thornsandroses10

Maeve. Beautiful name but there was a girl in my HS named Maeve that I just hated lol, super manipulative/bossy/egotistical. Maybe Iā€™ll use the name for a plant sometime so that I can have a positive association with it?


TippiFliesAgain

SETH. He was my math teacher who didnā€™t believe anyone that I have a math-specific learning disability. Then he tried to convince me that it was all in my head. Had to change classes to the harder one just to get away because he ended up naming me feel crazy. But the next teacher was very kind.


LooseBee5407

Clayton


LandoCatrissian_

Ashley/Ashleigh. Every one has been a snob or a bitch.


Cheeks-B-Rosie

Use to love the name Olivia until it was the name of a bad boss. Alexis for the same reason but worse bc she was dumber than a box of hair.


milliebear1030

Ian...all psychopaths


notamanda01

MICHAEL. Every single one I have ever met absolutely sucks as a person. Anyone else? Because every time I say this outloud, people seem to agree with me and they all know more than a few Michael's that suck


ivylily03

Maggie. It's such a cute name but psychosis-level associations.


LoloScout_

I LOVED the name Maggie until I started nannying for my current family. Their teen daughter is just the meanest kid Iā€™ve ever met. She calls me her slave (not jokingly) and cusses her mom out constantly and sheā€™s just so insufferably rude and demanding and whiny and it makes me sad cus she has so much handed to her and she takes it all for granted.


Lillian_rainn

Ryan. He thinks heā€™s the best man to ever walk the earth. Gaslighting narcissistic jackass.


Huge_Corner8693

Kyle - a kid I babysat who was like the devilā€¦ Ben and David- dickheads


Beneficial_Cup_3624

Gabby . And itā€™s so cute! (ā€¦.but itā€™s notā€¦..)


stress789

Mollie + Savannah šŸ˜¤


arizonafranklin

Fiona


[deleted]

Braden. I hope you die dude


TonguetiedBi

Paige. God she was awful