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
Cathie	['kæθi]
Shakura	-	Arabic
Simba (2)	-	Eastern African, Swahili
Marijo	-	Croatian
Clytia	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Ashling	['æʃliŋ]