A name is the first gift any child receives, setting the course for their entire life. A good name can boost confidence, increase feelings of belonging, and provide comfort, inspiration, and joy. On the other hand, an unattractive name can lead to endless torment, from crude schoolyard jokes to a lifetime of spelling it out, or constant unfavorable comparisons to a fictional character with the same unpleasant name. If you want to give your child a name with as few drawbacks as possible, you’ll want to avoid the names on this list, as moms have voted them the ugliest.

Albert

All baby names exist on a spectrum from overly childish to excessively old-fashioned. Undeniably, Albert is a name that feels more suited for an elderly man rather than a child.

Sure, you can name your son Albert and use nicknames like Albie or Bertie while they are young, but eventually, they’ll grow into teenagers who will have to decide how they feel about their given name.