What are silly names?

"Silly" is subjective, but here are some categories of names that might be considered silly, along with examples:

Made-up Names:

* Unique and Quirky: Xylera, Zander, Aethelred,

* Sounding Like Objects: Sparkle, Pepper,

* Rhyming: Bobo, Fifi,

* Made from Combining Other Words: Janel (Jane + Nel),

Names with Uncommon Meanings:

* Literal Interpretations: Happy, Joy,

* Unusual References: Thorin (from Tolkien),

Funny Sounds:

* Alliteration: Barry Bannister,

* Repetition: Billy Bob,

* Odd Syllabication: Chonky,

Names that are "Silly" in Context:

* Names that are too serious for a goofy character: Lord Reginald,

* Names that are too playful for a serious character: Fifi,

Here are some examples of silly names:

* For a character in a children's book: Wigglesworth, Squirrelly,

* For a pet: Sir Floofington, Princess Squeakles,

* For a fictional company: The Happy Hippo Hair Salon,

* For a wacky invention: The Flibberty-Gibbet 5000,

Ultimately, what makes a name "silly" is up to your own interpretation and the context in which it's used. Have fun with it and be creative!