THERE are plenty of factors to consider when picking out a name for your baby; how it sounds with your last name, the other people who share the name, any rhyming words that make it ripe for bullying.

Some people are also keen to pick out a moniker with a nice meaning, so it may surprise you to know that some of the most popular names have less than flattering backstories.

According to Nameberry.com, names like Courtney and Simon may be popular but actually don't have a great meaning behind them.

It could be that some parents just don't care about the characteristics attributed with the name or that some don't realise they exist before making a choice.

For example, did you know that, far from being the pretty, girlie name we associate it with – Courtney actually means "short nose".

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And popular boy's name Simon really means "flat-nosed" while Cameron means "crooked nose".

But not all of the unflattering monikers refer to the size and shape of a person's hooter, some just refer to characteristics that many people wouldn't be keen on.

For example; Tristan means noise or sad, Giles means young goat, Colin means young dog, Calvin means bald.

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It's not just the blokes who get the rough end of the deal with their names though as the hidden meaning of many women's names also leave a lot to be desired.

For example; Rebecca means snare, Portia means pig, Mara means bitter, Lola means sorrows, Leah means weary, Emilia means rival, Deirdre means sorrowful and Cecily means blind.

In other news, a mum revealed she regrets her baby's name and wants to change it, but says no one else agrees with her.

And, my boyfriend watched the football as I was in labour, now he says I'm the a*****e for telling his mum.

Meanwhile, the most popular baby names of the last 20 years has been revealed, and it looks like parents are BIG royal fans.

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