baby names

Mom-to-be roasted for naming her daughter after tragic event that shocked the world: ‘Felt like getting punched in the face’

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Mom-to-be roasted for naming her daughter after tragic event that shocked the world: ‘Felt like getting punched in the face’

Strange, unique, and eccentric names have come back into fashion for new parents, with monikers ranging from bizarrely-lettered variants to the Millennial-led dog names for babies trend — see short, cutesy names like Max, Sadie, and Bear, as prime examples. However, one parent-to-be took these trends to the next level and paid the price: relentless … Read more

Residents of this country are forbidden from using these baby names: ‘It can have a negative impact on a child’s future’

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Residents of this country are forbidden from using these baby names: ‘It can have a negative impact on a child’s future’

They’ve put the glitter in the gutter. Japan has officially cracked down on “kirakira” — meaning “shiny” or “glittery” — baby names, with a new law aimed at dimming the dazzle of outlandish monikers like Pikachu, Prince and, yes, Devil. Among the newly discouraged names? Jewel, Lovely, Kitty, Elsa, Prince, Naruto, Pikachu, Naiki (as in … Read more

This is the ‘No. 1 worst baby name’ ever, according to nurses: ‘It keeps me up at night’

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This is the ‘No. 1 worst baby name’ ever, according to nurses: ‘It keeps me up at night’

Now, this is just Putin a target on the baby’s back.  Newborns, defenseless little lambs lacking agency and autonomy, often get stuck with nonsensical names.  But this tot’s title is the commander-in-chief of all infant-naming nightmares.  A woman claims nurses in Germany have ranked “Richie Rich Putin” the absolute worst baby name ever. TommyStockProject – stock.adobe.com “Richie Rich … Read more

New Jersey parents are favoring these baby names — and the No. 1 pick might be a shock

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New Jersey parents are favoring these baby names — and the No. 1 pick might be a shock

No Pauly or Francesca on this list. Home of the Jersey Shore, Wawa and Tony Soprano — in 2025, there are specific baby names that are popular in New Jersey, and the top spot for both boys and girls might not be what you would think. Nor are they grandma or grandpa-sounding by any means, … Read more

I jokingly suggested a fungal infection as a baby name to my pregnant sister — and she’s using it

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I jokingly suggested a fungal infection as a baby name to my pregnant sister — and she’s using it

An uncle has become the butt of his own joke after his pregnant sister took a list of gag names a little too seriously.  It means that one day his niece could Google a fungal infection and find out the hard way that it’s also her name.  Taking to Reddit, the poster with the username Odd_Age1378 explained the situation. We’ll call … Read more

These popular US baby names are surprisingly banned in this country

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These popular US baby names are surprisingly banned in this country

It’s a name fit for a king — unless you’re a Kiwi. New Zealand just released its most recent list of banned baby names, with King topping the list of monikers outlawed in the country, per CNN. It’s perfectly legal in the US, where more than 1,000 babies were given the name King in 2024, … Read more

Old-fashioned baby names are roaring back into fashion — and experts say they know why

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Old-fashioned baby names are roaring back into fashion — and experts say they know why

In recent years, out-there, creative or trendy baby names were all the rage — now it seems like the classic, old-fashioned ones are popular again. According to Jennifer Moss, founder and CEO of BabyNames.com and baby-name consultant Taylor A. Humphrey, grandma-like names such as Eleanor, Eloise, Elodie, Alma, Margaret, Nora and Bennett, are “super trendy” for girls … Read more

Liam and Olivia dominate — again — with top baby names for a sixth year in a row

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Liam and Olivia dominate — again — with top baby names for a sixth year in a row

Liam and Olivia dominate. Still. The two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with names dating back to 1880. In time for Mother’s Day, the agency on … Read more

These popular baby names are too ‘ugly, old-fashioned, weird,’ grandparents say — the ones they hate the most, revealed

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These popular baby names are too ‘ugly, old-fashioned, weird,’ grandparents say — the ones they hate the most, revealed

Oh, baby, that’s a weird name. A new survey conducted by Mumsnet revealed that one in five grandparents are not fans of their grandchild’s name. The research analyzed how involved grandparents were in the process of the baby name decision and whether or not they liked the name chosen for their new grandkid. One in … Read more

I gave my daughter a unique name so she wouldn’t be ‘boring’ — now nobody can pronounce it

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I gave my daughter a unique name so she wouldn’t be ‘boring’ — now nobody can pronounce it

A mom has gone viral after revealing no one can pronounce her daughter’s unusual name – stating even her doctor gets it wrong. Emma Hutton, 35, says “nobody can understand” the name she’s given to her youngest child, declaring that the unusual moniker “is not that hard” to get right. The British mom-of-two named her … Read more

Exclusive | Of all the ‘weird’ celebrity baby names, this one leaves the worst taste in parents’ mouths

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Exclusive | Of all the ‘weird’ celebrity baby names, this one leaves the worst taste in parents’ mouths

This name is not the apple of parents’ eyes.  Expectant parents are not fond of “weird” celebrity baby names — and the most rotten of the bunch is Apple, the name Gwyneth Paltrow gave her daughter. Baby name consultant Colleen Slagen came to this conclusion after sending expectant parents a questionnaire asking their naming likes … Read more

My mom took my ‘pretty’ name out of a calendar — now people think my ID is fake

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My mom took my ‘pretty’ name out of a calendar — now people think my ID is fake

A woman was named November June by her parents — despite not being born in either month. When November June Brown was born her mom, April, 54, decided to carry on the family tradition of being named after months of the year. November isn’t the only one in her family named after a month of … Read more

London woman named L.A. claims people think it’s a ‘fake name’ – and she’s struggling to get a copy of her birth certificate

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London woman named L.A. claims people think it’s a ‘fake name’ – and she’s struggling to get a copy of her birth certificate

Meet the woman called L.A. who has spent her life trying to convince people that it’s her real name. L.A. Cartier, 36, has spent most of her life correcting people on how to say her name — with many thinking it’s a set of initials or spelt ‘Ellay’. The name was given to her by … Read more

Meet Snow White — the 5-year-old girl with a fairytale name that has people scratching their heads as Disney remake flops

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Meet Snow White — the 5-year-old girl with a fairytale name that has people scratching their heads as Disney remake flops

Mirror, mirror on the wall — who has the most whimsical name of them all? A mother from the UK named her daughter after the Disney princess, Snow White — which has caused many people to raise their eyebrows. Despite being a mom to three sons already, Lisa Morphy, 45, always dreamed of having a … Read more

I gave my baby an unusual name — but I’m appalled at my nurse’s reaction to it

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I gave my baby an unusual name — but I’m appalled at my nurse’s reaction to it

She was naming and shaming. A mother in the UK has ripped into a nurse for failing to mask her disgust after learning of her baby’s unusual name, as detailed in a TikTok video blowing up online. Unfortunately, her sympathy plea divided viewers with some even claiming that her daughter had a “dog’s name.” “I … Read more

‘Ivy League’ baby names are all the rage — but it has nothing to do with getting them into universities, parenting consultant reveals

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‘Ivy League’ baby names are all the rage — but it has nothing to do with getting them into universities, parenting consultant reveals

Expectant parents are goo-ing and gaa-ing for these monikers. Baby name consultant Colleen Slagen revealed why parents are requesting “Ivy League” names — and, no, they’re not naming their children Harvard or Brown. Most moms and dads dream of their child getting accepted into an Ivy League school, but that’s not why they’re requesting names … Read more

Woman with ‘cursed’ name issues urgent warning to parents-to-be

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Woman with ‘cursed’ name issues urgent warning to parents-to-be

There are many things you need to take into account when naming a child. You have to consider playground nicknames and political correctness, but that’s not where the process ends. In fact, there’s one major factor that’s quite often overlooked. Initials. One woman is urging expectant parents to listen up – and her plea has now gone viral on TikTok.  “Cursed”  Could … Read more

My sister stole my dream baby name for her dog — now I’m skipping her wedding

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My sister stole my dream baby name for her dog — now I’m skipping her wedding

A woman has taken to Reddit after deciding that she wouldn’t be attending her sister’s wedding, due to her taking her dream baby name for her dog. The woman said that finally, after years of fertility struggles, she and her husband are expecting their first child. The two had agreed early on on the name – one she … Read more

People are using dog names for their babies now — name consultant says it’s ‘a compliment’

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People are using dog names for their babies now — name consultant says it’s ‘a compliment’

A baby named Rover? Apparently, using dog names as human baby names is a rising trend in baby naming, according to baby name consultant Colleen Slagen. Slagen shared in a TikTok video that one of the most common insults she sees in comments or direct messages is that a name is a dog’s name, not … Read more

I want to name my daughter after this teen movie villain — I’m worried she’ll be bullied

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I want to name my daughter after this teen movie villain — I’m worried she’ll be bullied

Naming your baby isn’t exactly child’s play anymore. As the world prepares to welcome Gen Beta in 2025, the competition to give newborns names that set them apart — or even put them on the path to become billionaires — is hotter than ever, driving some anxious parents to hire pricey consultants to make sure they get … Read more