New Hampshire and Massachusetts women named Karen may no longer be the brunt of jokes and memes. Millennials are asking for a new name and here are three that may make the cut.
What Exactly is a “Karen.”
According to LinkedIn.com, the origin of being a “Karen” goes back a few years to 2020. “Karen” refers to a middle aged white woman who is just being bossy, entitled and mean towards others. She uses her status at the expense of others, usually service workers.
Millennials need a new “Karen.”
Karen was the third most popular name given in 1965, but millennials need their own name to relate to rather than one that dates back 60 years.
According to wouldyoukindly on Instagram, there are three potential names that would follow “Karen” as the name people will love to hate, based on how many babies were given that name during certain years:
- Lisa
- Jennifer
- Jessica
The video explains that “Jen” seems nice, but Jennifer, not so much.
Jessica will “mess you up.” “Jess” is going to fight somebody if she gets angry…