'I want to give my daughter a cute name but everyone says it's stupid'

A woman has sparked a debate about appropriate baby names after revealing how she wants to give her daughter an 'adorable' name. Seeking advice online before making the decision, she simply asked Reddit users: "Should I name my daughter Cutie?"

In response, users were quick to point out the issues this baby name could cause her daughter throughout her life - with some discussing the impact it could have on her school years, future career, and even her social standing. One user bluntly said: "If you want your daughter to be harassed and teased all through school, then do it. If you want her name to be used by other kids in a derogatory manner, go for it.

"If you want her to despise you later on for a name that made her life a living hell, then have at it. Don't be surprised if she dislikes you for it later.

"I have seen the hell some kids have gone through just because of their name in middle and high school Completely relentless harassment that school leaders did nothing to try stop.

"Seriously think about what is best for her and not what you think would be a cute name, for a baby only."

Seconding this, another told the mum-to-be: "My birth name was similarly on-the-nose, meaning 'cute' or 'beautiful'.

"Sounds great in theory but was super easy for kids to say I was too ugly for it starting in first grade.

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"They are right that your kid will get teased. My suggestion? Maybe Clementine, as a nod to Cutie (like Cuties- the brand of clementines)."

A third person said: "Imagine trying to start a career, or even having police officers not believe that’s your name, or people thinking you’re trying to flirt with you because they asked you what your name was and you say cutie…"

While one more added: "We gave our son one 'unique' name and one traditional name. We figure if he hates or it's a real pain explaining it all the time etc.

"The unique name he can go with the traditional. I guess my advice is that Cutie is okay but you might want to give her another name to fall back on if she ends up not liking it or grows out of it."

Someone else chimed in: "Cutie is not even a good nickname. It's a term of endearment. You may as well name your kid sweetie or dear."

While final user said: "My last name is Rookey. You can see the jokes coming from 1000s of miles away. I personally believe you should not but, that's your daughter and you should do as you see fit."