I can see no science or definite information for this teacher’s claims in what she has written about the boys and girls names to avoid. What I would say is when a list of most named or popular names is published then many [like sheep] follow what has been suggested. This in turn means that in that year there might be many more Mias, Sophias or Jasons or Jakes than normal. More means that you get a higher bad list – that is all.

I think this is a bit ridiculous to be honest. Who on earth came up with this conclusion? I know many people who have kids that have these names and none of them are anything like this. I think this article is a bit over the top and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

I have family members and my own children starts with J and they are not toxic. They are blue eyed blonde’s with a very intelligent, kind, gentle, and caring nature.

What a load of absolute rubbish.
My daughter’s name is Jorgia, starting with a ‘J’ and ending with an ‘ia’, so apparently she is both
toxic, and will ‘give me a run for my money’. In what ways, exactly, may I ask?!
I say to beware of teachers who make assumptions on you, based on what your parents decided to call you!!!

What a load of bull dust! I knew both an Emma and an Emily and they were both reasonably popular and sure of themselves. Certainly not timid! I don’t think the name you give a child really has an impact on their personality. That’s in the genetics and upbringing/home life. Obviously, if you name your child something ‘unusual’ they may get picked on in school, but that’s the only way a name can have an impact.

What a bunch of nonsense ! To be honest I think it’s this teacher who with her suggestions is rather toxic ! This is just one person’s opinion and is not based on any scientific evidence and is not objective whatsoever. Best is to take her with a pinch of salt and to ignore it.

I strongly disagree with this teacher’s comments. Not every boy’s name that starts with a J is toxic. Every child is different and is raised differently. Their personality and character are also different. You can’t just compare with the ones in your class to expect others to be the same.

I’d have to disagree here. The most lush individual, Julian Casablancas, is a testament to J names being heavenly. But that’s my extremely non bias opinion hahah

Interesting point of view. I know that a child makes or breaks a name and that often leaves an impression. I once knew a girl name Teresa and she was the biggest brat ever. I ended up not liking her at all and then years later I met a man whos ex wife was Teresa and she was a nightmare so for me that name is a no go.

Lol, the biggest fattest nonscence I’ve ever heard 😉

I don’t think name will really matter

Everybody will end up being their own person at the end of the day.

I’m a primary school teacher of 13 years and named my child Sofia. There are definitely names that I could say I’d never want to name my child, but we all have our personal experiences.

interesting article

Children don’t live out their name and if children are naughty at school, it’s because of the way their parents are not bringing them up.

This is just her opinion and probably they did act that this in her class. Doesn’t mean that all children with the names will all act the same way.

Not sure that this is as relevant in Australia. The teacher is from the USA by the sound of her accent, so possibly things are quite different.

I disagree with Jaclyn. I have a boy called Joshua and he isn’t a boy with the “frat boy energy!” Names doesn’t reveal the child’s personality or characteristics.

Absolutely ridiculous. She just wanted her 5 minutes of fame on TikTok. Glad she’s not a teacher any more seems very toxic to me.

How ridiculous. Although I have a Mia and she does give you a run for your money lol