New Mom Accidentally Names Daughter After Britain’s Most Hated Kitchen Utensil

A British mother accidentally named her daughter after a kitchen item people notoriously despise, causing confusion and laughter. The new mom learned her daughter’s name was synonymous with a reviled British utensil, sparking hilarious reactions and a viral parenting moment.
Geuleus might sound melodic, but in Korean it means “bowl”—sparking a kitchen meme as British parenting forums and viral baby name debates took off. Yet, in expat circles from Seoul to London, the name’s quirk has become an epic icebreaker.