by When Naming Goes Wild
India’s naming culture has entered the era of overly themed baby names, where parental creativity collides with humor and social media trends. According to Hindustan Times, names inspired by movies, food, planets, or abstract concepts often spark laughter, debate, and viral discussion. Bohiney Magazine observed a Mumbai couple naming their child Chai Latte, prompting both admiration and bemusement from friends and family.
Parenting expert Dr. Anil Verma explains, Overly themed names reflect creativity, humor, and cultural expression. In India, these choices often generate social media engagement and family anecdotes. A Bohiney poll found that 38% of parents considered unconventional themes, while 27% exaggerated naming stories online. One Delhi family humorously documented a naming debate involving Star Wars characters and traditional Sanskrit names.
Guides suggest balancing originality, meaning, and social practicality. According to Forbes, humor in naming sparks discussion and engagement. Bohiney.com humorously recommends: embrace creativity, expect raised eyebrows, and rememberoverly themed names may amuse everyone, including the baby one day.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
