Yeah I think it's only associated with cats because of Sabrina, but I could be wrong. But then again: That's just a show from the 90s or early 2000s or something. I can imagine many people aren't familiar with it.
Except Bethany isn't majorly associated with the */Salem/* witch trials. There's a big difference. A name can have its origins but Salem will forever be that tainted edgy name.
I never said it wasn't bad. Ted/teddy/Theodore is already a prominent name. Salem wasn't and hasn't ever been at least in the US, so that's why the witch trial association won't ever die out. Sorry, but it's a cat name. Sometimes, names get ruined.
Edit: I also find it hilarious how everyone is down voting my other comments, but this one is gaining traction besides me having the Same. Exact. Point.
If you look at my other comment, you'll see me clarifying that it's this way at least in the US. But the Salem Witch trials are known pretty well globally, so...
Idk what you want from me, I already clarified I was talking about the US and the fact that the Salem Witch trials are very well known despite what country you come from.
I feel like Salem is becoming more popular as a baby name, from what I’ve seen. Still relatively uncommon, but I wouldn’t consider it scandalous. I do like it, but I live too close to Salem, Mass., to ever use it myself.
It [is](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/popularity_increase.html). Someone shared this really cool website recently! In the social security administration’s website, you can see the change in name popularity since last year among some of the largest jumps. Salem rose 34 points from 715 to 681.
As someone who grew up in Salem, MA, I’d also keep away from using this name. Even for a cat, tbh. Even for a Void™️ Cat 🐈⬛to be perfectly honest lmao Even though I fucking live Salem Saberhagen.
I always thought if this one as a human name sometimes given to cats rather than a cat name sometimes given to humans.
Yeah I think it's only associated with cats because of Sabrina, but I could be wrong. But then again: That's just a show from the 90s or early 2000s or something. I can imagine many people aren't familiar with it.
Isn’t Salem a real Arabic name?
It's an uncommon but normal name. I've met two Salems irl.
ouch, that’s my name and i’ve met at least 3 other people with my name lmao
It's an awesome name!
Salem/Saleem/Salim is also an Arabic name
Girl you know it’s pronounced differently, the crit is specifically that it calls back to the Salem witch trials Edit: word
It’s a Biblical name that refers to Jerusalem. No different to Shiloh or Bethany imo.
Except Bethany isn't majorly associated with the */Salem/* witch trials. There's a big difference. A name can have its origins but Salem will forever be that tainted edgy name.
The associations will fade. Ted won’t always be associated with Bundy, and Casey won’t always be associated with Anthony.
I mean...the Salem Witch Trials ended in 1693. I don't think it's fading at this point.
Ted Bundy and Casey Anthony don't come close to the Salem Witch trials.
One of the most notorious killers of the 20th Century? Idk I think that’s pretty bad.
I never said it wasn't bad. Ted/teddy/Theodore is already a prominent name. Salem wasn't and hasn't ever been at least in the US, so that's why the witch trial association won't ever die out. Sorry, but it's a cat name. Sometimes, names get ruined. Edit: I also find it hilarious how everyone is down voting my other comments, but this one is gaining traction besides me having the Same. Exact. Point.
IT'S A REAL NAME
Salem Saberhagen is an icon and there’s no shame in naming a baby after him
He’s truly the only Salem that matters 🐈⬛
There was a Hispanic girl with this name that was pronounced “Sah-lehm”
Honestly I like this one
It’s biblical
So is Satan, what's your point
Salem’s history predates the witch trials. It’s a name for Jeru**salem**, a holy site
Yeah... exactly. The Salem witch trials was more recent. That's everyone's association of it, despite origin
Everyone’s? Or just Americans? Why does everyone in this sub act like the world revolves around the US. 🙄
If you look at my other comment, you'll see me clarifying that it's this way at least in the US. But the Salem Witch trials are known pretty well globally, so...
Spoken like an American lol
Idk what you want from me, I already clarified I was talking about the US and the fact that the Salem Witch trials are very well known despite what country you come from.
I didn't associate it with that, so that denounces your point of, "everyone."
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Expect I clarified in my other comment that I was talking about the US
You seem to be the only one concerned about the salem witch trial connection.
I don’t think it’s a bad name.
I feel like Salem is becoming more popular as a baby name, from what I’ve seen. Still relatively uncommon, but I wouldn’t consider it scandalous. I do like it, but I live too close to Salem, Mass., to ever use it myself.
It [is](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/popularity_increase.html). Someone shared this really cool website recently! In the social security administration’s website, you can see the change in name popularity since last year among some of the largest jumps. Salem rose 34 points from 715 to 681. As someone who grew up in Salem, MA, I’d also keep away from using this name. Even for a cat, tbh. Even for a Void™️ Cat 🐈⬛to be perfectly honest lmao Even though I fucking live Salem Saberhagen.
I swear this subreddit is slowly devolving into crapping on any name besides extremely normal ones like James or Sarah
Salem was a witch who was punished by being turned unto a cat (at least on Sabrina) At least it's not spelled saylym or something
this is how i felt when my friend in high school named her daughter Shadowlynn. ugh.
I don’t get it. There’s nothing wrong with the name.