Here is a list of a few games that would fall into this category:
Final Fantasy 1
Final Fantasy XIV was a disaster at launch
Street Fighter V was also a flop at launch but thanks to consistent work on Capcom's part, they turned it around.
Hmmm - I'd probably name my kid Kirby because I'd want all the kids to laugh at him (I'm kidding lol). I'd probably go with Dante or Vergil for DMC simply because they're two awesome characters with awesome personalities.
This is a fantastic idea in my opinion as I like to figure things out on my own for the most part instead of the game just handing me all the information.