backwater

A place that is extremely remote and/or isolated, such that it is removed from the reach and influence of the outside world and thus is often regarded as socially stagnant or backward. He grew up in a bit of a backwater, so his manners aren't exactly refined.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lammert	LAHM-mərt	Dutch
JoŠT	-	Slovene
Ashken	['æʃkən]
AngÉLique	awn-zhe-LEEK	French
Aparajita	-	Bengali, Indian, Hindi
Kayleah	KAY-lee	English (Rare)