Even when parents decide to give their child a common name, they manage to creatively botch the spelling, leaving the child with a lifetime of explaining their unique moniker. Here are six names that got the special treatment:

Aimee: A name that took a wrong turn in America where parents seemingly thought 'aim' didn't need a 'y' but rather two 'e's.

Michalle: This name adds a touch of sophistication—or so the parents thought—leaving the child to forever spell it out over the phone.

Steaven: Why choose between Steven and Stephen when you can create a third option? This hybrid spelling ensures endless teacher confusion.

Leesa: A phonetic twist that sounds middle-class enough to give the child a credit score she might not actually deserve.

Stefany: A creative use of 'F' and 'Y' that makes the name sound like an adjective meaning 'a bit like Stefan.'

Micheal: A silver lining for those hanging with the uneducated, who will swear this is the correct spelling, no questions asked.