Expecting parents are taking a stab at it — quite literally. Villains, crooks and knife-wielding nuts. Although they’re bad guys of society, their first names are becoming bloody good options for moms and dads-to-be, per a nightmarish new report. Baby names inspired by true crime icons, such as accused con artist Anna Delvey and mass murderer Ted Bundy, … Read more
The ’90s babies are having babies — and it shows. BabyCenter’s new data revealed baby name trends for 2025 so far, and parents are looking to the 1990s for baby name inspiration, tapping into the nostalgia factor of their favorite pop stars and even their childhood peers. Britney and Shania are topping charts again — … Read more
It’s crisp, green and criminally underrated. While trendy superfoods like kale and avocado often steal the spotlight, there’s a low-calorie veggie you’ve probably been overlooking that delivers as much flavor as it does health benefits. Just don’t forget the breath mints when you hit the grocery store to stock up. This vegetable is best in … Read more
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
These grads got a robo-sendoff they won’t forget. Students at New York City’s Pace University were left shell-shocked — and maybe just a bit shellacked — when their recent graduation ceremony featured a synthetic surprise: Their names were read aloud not by a proud professor or a human announcer, but by a voice created by … Read more
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
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
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. 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
Later, “babe.” Gen Z is ditching traditional nicknames for their significant others, per new data on the youngest daters. “Forget ‘darling’ and ‘sweetie,’” wrote researchers for Coca-Cola. “Gen Z [is] ditching outdated pet names for personalized nicknames that reflect who they are and their friendships.” Gen Zers are abandoning old nicknames like “Darling” and “Love” … Read more
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
A double-0-dilemma. Lately, the name’s been everywhere — Bond, James Bond. While speculation had been rampant as to who should and would play 007 after Daniel Craig made his final bow as Bond in 2021’s “No Time to Die,” the rumor mill sped up faster than an Astin Martin when news broke in late February … Read more
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
Today’s stars have no walk of shame. Once upon a time in Hollywood, A-listers made serious cash hawking TVs, whisky, kitchenware and other goods in cheesy commercials which only aired in Asia, safe in the knowledge nobody they knew would see them. Actors Brad Pitt (who hawked Roots Ice coffee in Japan) or Harrison Ford … Read more
Perez Hilton has a new obsession — and it’s got Hollywood’s elite shedding pounds faster than you can say “paparazzi.” Since hitting the scene, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have taken Tinseltown by storm, with A-listers looking thinner than they have in decades. The Post caught up with the infamous gossip blogger to get … Read more
Florida’s insurance regulator has demanded an unusually intrusive trove of data on millions of prescription drugs filled in the state last year, including the names of patients taking the medications, their dates of birth and doctors they’ve seen. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in January sought this information from pharmacy benefit managers like UnitedHealth’s … Read more
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
It’s a magical revelation. Viewers of a viral social media post have been wowed by an easy way to remember the locations of Disneyland and Walt Disney World without mixing them up. The two theme parks are among the most popular attractions in the US, but many are unable to recall which park is in … Read more
These pet names sure are cheesey. Dog-walking company Rover released its 12th annual Top Pet Names Report, revealing some of the unique names bestowed on dog and cats accross America this year by their — apparently hungry — owners. The No. 1 most male popular dog name in 2024 is Charlie, holding the top spot … Read more
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