My ex named his baby something totally wrong — I’m losing it

My ex named his baby something totally wrong — I’m losing it

A woman has taken to a popular forum to ask if she was in the wrong for berating her daughter’s father and his new partner for what they named their child.  So why did she care so much? Here’s what went down.  The woman began her post with some context. She explained that she ended up falling pregnant … Read more

My name is hard to pronounce and spell — I’m changing it when I’m 18

My name is hard to pronounce and spell — I’m changing it when I’m 18

He’s lukewarm about his name. A 17-year-old has taken to Reddit to share his unfortunate first name, with plans to change it the moment he turns 18. “My name is Lewckee,” he wrote in the Friday post. “Pronounced like LOOK. I’m changing my name to Luke right when I’m turning 18.” Lewckee explained that he … Read more

We couldn’t decide on a baby name — we let our dog choose for us

We couldn’t decide on a baby name — we let our dog choose for us

This is so doggone adorable. First-time parents Courtney and Oliver Brooks, of Kent, England, admittedly had a ruff time deciding on a name for their son. They even found themselves downloading an app to help with the selection. “It’s like Tinder, but for baby names,” Courtney, a 29-year-old virtual assistant, told SWNS. With the help … Read more

I’m a baby name expert — these 10 offensive names should be avoided

I’m a baby name expert — these 10 offensive names should be avoided

When it comes to playing the name game, there are some rules you just shouldn’t break, according to the experts. Nameberry, a baby naming site, has revealed the controversial monikers that should most be avoided due to tnegative associations, offensive roots or the fact that they’re awkward in practice. Starting with Adonis, a nod to … Read more

‘Barbie’ movie causes 603% spike in interest as baby name: report

‘Barbie’ movie causes 603% spike in interest as baby name: report

Pink is for girls’ names. The “Barbie” movie has grossed more than a billion dollars worldwide — and eight months from now, a million more Barbies could be saying “hi” to the world, info from one popular baby naming website suggests. According to Nameberry, searches for “Barbie” have surged by 603% since April, when the … Read more

I named my son Alpha Mael so he’d have the manliest name ever — my mom hates it

I named my son Alpha Mael so he’d have the manliest name ever — my mom hates it

Even though it’s 2023, some parents are still trying to make toxic masculinity happen. Whether it’s by not allowing their boys to play with dolls or wear pink, or polish their nails, some parents choose to continue to play into the traditional gender divide. Like this mom, who has selected the ‘manliest’ name she could think of for … Read more

My sister chose a mortifying baby name— it uses almost every letter in the alphabet

My sister chose a mortifying baby name— it uses almost every letter in the alphabet

Trying saying this name 10 times in a row. An anonymous Redditor has shared the “mortifying” moniker her sister conjured up for her newborn, saying the child will “get picked on” when she grows up. “My sister has never been close to my family because she moved to LA to become an influencer, and is … Read more

My in-laws changed my baby’s name while I was asleep: ‘He can’t be trusted’

My in-laws changed my baby’s name while I was asleep: ‘He can’t be trusted’

This new mom got a rude awakening from her in-laws. One mother discovered her newborn no longer had the name she chose, two months after giving birth. While recovering from an emergency C-section, her husband decided to change the spelling of the baby’s middle name to a “more masculine” spelling because his mom told him … Read more

Baby name trends for 2023 include a nature focus, the use of vintage names and more

Baby name trends for 2023 include a nature focus, the use of vintage names and more

We are halfway through 2023 and this year’s baby name trends have started to emerge already.  While some trends from the past year have remained — the Social Security Administration officially announced the top baby names of 2022 not long ago — new trends also have been created. Recently, BabyCenter shared two of this year’s trends with … Read more

I’m in love with my daughter’s unique name but haters tell me it’s meant for dogs, not people

I’m in love with my daughter’s unique name but haters tell me it’s meant for dogs, not people

In 2023, there are an almost infinite number of baby names to choose from … but that doesn’t mean they should be chosen. One mom found this out the hard way, when she enthusiastically posted her suggestion in a parenting group this week… and then watched her hopes be shot down in… ahem, flames. You’ll see what I mean. … Read more