Pokemon names a growing trend among new parents

According to a recent release by BabyCenter, new parents are starting to name their kids after Pokemon. Take a look through the gallery to see some Pokemon inspired names that won't make your kid hate you. According to a recent release by BabyCenter, new parents are starting to name their kids after Pokemon. Take a look through the gallery to see some Pokemon inspired names that won't make your kid hate you. Photo: (C) NINTENTO, TLP Photo: (C) NINTENTO, TLP Image 1 of / 108 Caption Close Pokemon names a growing trend among new parents 1 / 108 Back to Gallery

This Pokemon trend has gotten way out of hand.

According to BabyCenter new parents have officially started naming their babies after Pokemon.

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Before naming your child Pikachu please stop and think of the children (literally)! What are they going to do when they go to apply for a job?

"Hi, I'm Pikachu, and I'd like to apply for a position here."

Yeah, that'll go over well.

However, if you absolutely have to name your child after a Pokemon, there are ways to do so without basically ruining your kid's life before it starts.

Take a look through the gallery above to see some suggestions for Pokemon-inspired names that won't make your child hate you.