Pet Names So Ugly They're Cute

The lilting Lorelei has given birth to many variations, including this one, now extinct.

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

Verda was a fairly popular girls' name in the US from the 1880s through the 1920s, when it started to slip, finally dropping from sight after World War II.

Don't put "girth" in a baby name.

Ugolino could be a silly nickname for an oh-so-seriously named baby Hugh or Hugo or Ugo.

Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.

Earlene is even more out of style than Earl. These are among the names that have not been revived ala the Hundred Year Rule.

Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor of one of its famous bearers.