In 1979, a curious trend emerged in the world of baby names. That year, registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA), were some of the most peculiar and amusing girl names, marking it as a peak era of unique, often questionable, naming choices. These names stand as a testament to a time when creativity in naming sometimes crossed into the realms of the bizarre and humorous.
Funny Girl Names Registered with the SSA
Some of these names are a ‘tragedeigh’; in other words, they represent a trend where traditional names are deliberately misspelled or altered to appear unique. This attempt at individuality often leads to more comical than classy names. Other names are so outlandish that they immediately evoke amusement, especially if the name has an abstract concept or is unwittingly rude. Sometimes, the humor arises unintentionally due to a spelling error made by the parents on the birth certificate, leading to an unusual name. While other names reflect a lapse in judgment or a momentary fad, it often sounds funny, especially as times and perceptions evolve.
These names might have been inspired by While some may perceive them as charming or quirky, others might find them odd or excessively unconventional. You will find names inspired by cultural trends, celebrity influences, and parents’ creative whims here.
Funny Girl Names
The year 1979 saw an array of unique names given to newborn girls. These names, now a part of official records, serve as a fascinating glimpse into the naming trends and cultural peculiarities of the late 70s. From the creatively spelled to the outright bizarre, these names showcase an era where naming a child was about individual expression.
| Girl Name | # SSA Registrations |
|---|---|
| Larhonda | 96 |
| Mechelle | 94 |
| Sindy | 88 |
| Fannie | 80 |
| Barbra | 70 |
| Autum | 67 |
| Sumer | 66 |
| Hiedi | 56 |
| Brittny | 49 |
| Kellye | 49 |
| Tequilla | 49 |
| Stephine | 45 |
| Brandice | 43 |
| Pamala | 42 |
| Jennefer | 41 |
| Sherica | 38 |
| Trinette | 34 |
| Cassaundra | 32 |
| Hillery | 32 |
| Angle | 31 |
| Dreama | 31 |
| Fanta | 31 |
| Dyan | 29 |
| Kimerly | 28 |
| Windi | 28 |
| Crystall | 27 |
| Elizebeth | 27 |
| Lacosta | 26 |
| Cherly | 24 |
| Cortnie | 24 |
| Jannifer | 24 |
| Michaelle | 22 |
| Meighan | 22 |
| Kendrah | 21 |
| Nikol | 21 |
| Aprile | 20 |
| Blima | 20 |
| Micole | 19 |
| Natlie | 19 |
| Nycole | 19 |
| Saran | 19 |
| Asma | 19 |
| Hether | 18 |
| Meggin | 18 |
| Fatina | 17 |
| Stephnie | 16 |
| Taquilla | 16 |
| Jinger | 15 |
| Rabecca | 15 |
| Dung | 14 |
| Girl Name | # SSA Registrations |
|---|---|
| Hoa | 14 |
| Monic | 14 |
| Amanada | 13 |
| Billye | 13 |
| Jenafer | 13 |
| Moneka | 13 |
| Ravan | 13 |
| Stacye | 13 |
| Wyndi | 13 |
| Hilliary | 13 |
| Jammi | 12 |
| Jennipher | 12 |
| Nivea | 12 |
| Ambur | 11 |
| Charie | 11 |
| Summar | 11 |
| Amamda | 10 |
| Apirl | 10 |
| Darlin | 10 |
| Gari | 10 |
| Monaca | 10 |
| Parris | 10 |
| Sharlie | 10 |
| Toy | 10 |
| Jessaca | 9 |
| Khrystal | 9 |
| Megham | 9 |
| Meghen | 9 |
| Mysty | 9 |
| Romaine | 9 |
| Sultana | 9 |
| Symantha | 9 |
| Syndi | 9 |
| Hellen | 9 |
| Lorry | 9 |
| Purvi | 9 |
| Chasitity | 8 |
| Chudney | 8 |
| Lagina | 8 |
| Nikcole | 8 |
| Sundy | 8 |
| Tequlia | 8 |
| Bich | 7 |
| Bobbye | 7 |
| Burgandy | 7 |
| Byanca | 7 |
| Chairty | 7 |
| Classie | 7 |
| Dustine | 7 |
| Eather | 7 |
| Girl Name | # SSA Registrations |
|---|---|
| Kista | 7 |
| Lachic | 7 |
| Lakee | 7 |
| Linzie | 7 |
| Loura | 7 |
| Meah | 7 |
| Mecole | 7 |
| Nickcole | 7 |
| Nicloe | 7 |
| Rut | 7 |
| Shadi | 7 |
| Sharen | 7 |
| Shy | 7 |
| Stormey | 7 |
| Sundae | 7 |
| Sundee | 7 |
| Tiffine | 7 |
| Tonique | 7 |
| Wondra | 7 |
| Candle | 6 |
| Dianca | 6 |
| Gussie | 6 |
| Hather | 6 |
| Jessic | 6 |
| Juliah | 6 |
| Michol | 6 |
| Nancye | 6 |
| Niti | 6 |
| Pepsi | 6 |
| See | 6 |
| Stehanie | 6 |
| Stephaie | 6 |
| Taffany | 6 |
| Elease | 6 |
| Jeanifer | 6 |
| Meagon | 6 |
| Babygirl | 5 |
| Bonney | 5 |
| Daysi | 5 |
| Dustina | 5 |
| Hydie | 5 |
| Latissue | 5 |
| Livier | 5 |
| Lovey | 5 |
| Mischelle | 5 |
| Pinkie | 5 |
| Scarlotte | 5 |
| Schmika | 5 |
| Shandee | 5 |
| Girl Name | # SSA Registrations |
|---|---|
| Sharity | 5 |
| Sharocka | 5 |
| Shata | 5 |
| Stcy | 5 |
| Valrie | 5 |
| Wannetta | 5 |
| Reachel | 5 |
| Shonnon | 5 |
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