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Baby given fitting name after being born on solar eclipse day
A couple in the US have named their baby, born during yesterday's solar eclipse, Eclipse.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
People love Game of Thrones so much they're naming babies after the characters
Welcome to the world baby Khaleesi!
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These are the most popular baby names so far this year
Politics, Colours and the 70s are all giving parents baby name inspo.
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The politics of naming a child: Why Corbyn is the UK's hottest new baby name
Welcome to the world baby Corbyn!
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Why don't more families give their children the mother's surname?
Only 4% of families give their children the mother's surname
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Emperor, Reality and Luv: Are these the most bizarre baby names yet?
Welcome to the world baby Luv!
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Looking for a unique baby name? Experts reveal the monikers no parents are choosing
Hello baby Kermit, Trout and Petronilla! The baby name list that no parent wants to be on.
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These common names have quite unfortunate meanings
Mollys, Rebeccas, Leahs and Emilys - listen up. From Cosmopolitan UK
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Each UK city's most popular baby names
Looks like Cardiff will be overrun with baby Jacobs imminently.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
These 24 names are on the endangered baby names list
From Karen and Edna to Clive and Gus, these 24 baby names could become extinct in 2017.
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Introducing baby Bear: The meaning behind Cheryl and Liam's unusual name choice
Cheryl and Liam Payne have finally revealed the baby name, but where did the moniker come from and which other celebrities have also chosen the name for their offspring?
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Are these the silliest baby names ever? Mums take to the Internet to share the most unusual monikers they've heard
Mums have taken to parenting site Mumsnet to share some of the most ridiculous baby names they've come across.
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Willow, Blossom, Fern: The top baby names for Spring have been revealed (and they're beautiful)
According to the parenting support site, 60% of parents have taken floral inspiration for their daughters’ names, while 40% opted for names themed around trees. The top three baby names for boys this spring are Owen, Maxwell and Neo, while Denver, Brooke and Skye also make the top 10. “Interestingly, the results from our poll show that for girls, the seasonal theme of spring has a far greater influence on the baby naming process, than for boys,” Faye Mingo, Marketing Director at Emma’s Diary told The Sun.
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Here's why parents-to-be aren't naming their babies after Ivanka Trump
The politics of baby names. The name Ivanka has tumbled down the popular baby names list of late.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Sherlock, Moana and Bowie among 2017's hottest baby names
The hottest baby names list of 2017 has been released and there's not an Amelia or a Harry in sight!
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Mum-to-be turns to the Internet for advice over whether her baby name is too "weird"
A mum-to-be has turned to Mumsnet to gauge opinion about this unusual baby name. But what did the Internet think about the unique moniker?
StyleLauren SharkeyThese 36 baby names could become extinct this year
Traditional names including Wendy, Wayne and Neville are no longer popular as the likes of Thor and Loki take over.
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Amal Clooney Has Already Rejected Two of George's Baby Names
The actor gives an update on how his wife is doing with her pregnancy.
StyleLauren SharkeyCelebrity baby names 2017: What A-listers call their little ones
A fair number of famous faces have already given birth this year. Although many have kept their children’s names well under wraps, the likes of Natalie Portman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Bradley Cooper have told the world all about their new additions.
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These babies named Romeo and Juliet were born hours apart in hospital rooms next to each other
Introducing baby Romeo and Juliet! Is this the cutest coincidence ever? In the cutest coincidence ever two babies called Romeo and Juliet were born in adjoining hospital rooms just hours apart. Morgan and Edwin Hernandez’s baby boy, Romeo, was born at Blufton Hospital in South Carolina on Saturday 18 March.
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What if you change your mind about your baby's name?
Whether you spend hours perusing baby name books or you turn to your favourite soap character for inspo, naming an actual human being is a big responsibility. One such mum is parenting blogger Sophie Cachia. The now mum-of-two happily live streamed the birth of her second baby, a daughter, Betty Cachia, on Saturday.
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'Welcome to the world baby Wigbert': The poshest baby names revealed
Choosing a baby name is one heck of a minefield. Do you play it safe and go for something popular – so what if there are six little Lily’s on the nursery register? Or do you go down the celebrity route and pick something a little off the wall – we’re looking at you Gwynnie, Kim K et al?
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These are the most popular Christmas baby names 2016
The arrival of a new little one at this time of year could be the greatest Christmas present of all.
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Here's what we'll be calling our babies in 2017
Writing for Today, Nameberry co-founder Pamela Redmond Satran predicts that some expectant parents may opt to name their newborn after heavenly bodies. In 2017, mythological monikers such as Thor, Persephone, Clio, Orion, Morrigan, Jupiter, Atlas, Pandora and Zues are set to rise up popular baby name lists, alongside feminist heroine names like Ada, Eleanor, Zelda and Frida. The baby-naming expert also believes we can expect to see more out-of-the-box baby names with trends for unique spellings, non-traditional gender identities and strong names that embody power.
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Mum-to-be sparks online debate about whether her baby's name is appropriate
Hours spent poring over baby names lists, arguments with your other half about off-the-wall suggestions and ‘You want to call them what?’ reactions to potential monikers. Naming an actual human being is a big responsibility. Huge.
