The name “Abcde” has been given to over 370 girls since 1990, with 32 in 2009 alone. It is pronounced “ab-si-dee” and is most popular in Hawaii. “Khaleesi” was a popular name in 2018, while “Liam” and “Olivia” were the most popular names in the US in 2019. “Muhammad” is the most common name in the world.
Unusual baby names are nothing new, but every now and then a nickname comes along that makes you stop and wonder how such a combination of letters could be real.
While the inspiration for the name “Abcde” is clear, what’s less obvious is its pronunciation. Apparently, it’s pronounced “ab-si-dee,” which actually has a nice sound.
While Abcde isn’t likely to rival such baby name stalwarts as Emma or Sophia anytime soon, the name isn’t quite as unique as one might expect. In fact, since 1990, over 370 girls have been nominated Abcde, of which 32 in 2009 alone.
The name appears to have enjoyed the greatest popularity in Hawaii, which is especially interesting considering that the Hawaiian alphabet does not include the letters B, C or D.
A rose with another name…
The popularity of the TV show “Game of Thrones” led to 560 girls being named “Khaleesi” in 2018 alone.
According to the Social Security Administration, the most popular name for boys in the United States in 2019 was Liam, while for girls Olivia.
Including spelling variations, “Muhammad” is thought to be the most common name in the world, with an estimated 150 million men and boys using that name.
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