Bloke lists 'creep old man' baby names as he claims they'll 'go extinct'

You should always choose a baby name that will suit your child at all stages of their life.

Ever heard a baby's name and thought, 'That's going to sound so odd when they're an adult'?

This is a common dilemma for many parents when picking a name for their newborn. It's easy to be swayed by a name that suits their cute little face, but what about when they're a 45-year-old accountant or reaching retirement?

Interestingly, it seems there can also be problems if you give your child a name that sounds too grown-up. One social media influencer has caused quite a stir online after sharing his thoughts on names he believes are "going extinct" - because they make children sound like old men.

In a YouTube Shorts video shared by @ItalianBach, he humorously suggested that some names "just can't be breastfed" due to their "creepy" old man vibe which feels odd when given to a baby. Topping his list was Ian - as he quipped that he should never have to hear someone named Ian say "goo-goo ga-ga".

Following Ian was Barry, with the influencer explaining: "If I ever meet a baby Barry, I'm just pointing him to the nearest grill. Get grilling some meat, mate. Let me get that umbilical cord off for you, and off you pop. [The barbecue is] where they belong."

A hilarious video has gone viral as a man humorously explains why certain names like Graham, Susan, and Gary are on the brink of extinction. He jests: "Susan should be wearing a nighty to bed, not a nappy. Susan should be shouting at Alexa, not crying for milk."

He continues with a chuckle: "Next up is Gary. No f***ing way am I cradling Gary. I'm not rocking Gary. But, I do have an extension that needs doing, him and the boys can come over [and build it]. If you decide on Gary, your child will be born with a hi-vis on. Gary will take the umbilical cord off himself."

And he doesn't stop there, Gerald is next on his hit list, claiming: "Baby Gerald would find a way to give birth to you, you wouldn't give birth to him."

The internet couldn't get enough of the cheeky commentary, with viewers laughing out loud at the man's take on these traditional names. Echoing his sentiments, one viewer commented: "I'm convinced there are no babies with these names."

While another added their two cents: "All children with these names would pop out and immediately demand to speak to the manager! ".

However, not everyone thinks these names are down for the count, with one user suggesting a comeback: "Names seem to go in 100-year cycles, so we can expect some baby Ians and Barbaras in about 2055. I suppose it's only when they're all dead and gone that we can stop associating them with middle-aged/old people and start using them again."