All news on the topic: Baby Names

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Woman shares baby name warning for parents after work email embarrassment
A woman has urged parents to think carefully about the names they give their children, as she explained she always has to deal with email embarrassment when she starts a new job
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Baby boys with girls' names is set to be one of the biggest trends for 2024
Baby name experts have predicted the rise in popularity of many trends, and the latest thing they're expecting is many more boys to be registered with girls' names in 2024
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'My in-laws refuse to call me by my actual name - it's driving me crazy'
A woman named Flora has revealed how her in-laws refuse to call her by her given name, instead using one of their own choosing. She's now wondering if she's being unreasonable by ignoring them
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Tree-themed baby names set to be incredibly popular this year - see list
Leading parenting platform BabyCentre predicted a rise in parents opting for nature inspired baby names for 2024 - with tree themed names surging in popularity
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Parents look to space for 2024 baby names as Astra and Mars hit top of charts
Parents are set to be inspired by space when it comes to naming babies in 2024, as experts say we can expect to see names like Astra and Mars storming the charts
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Elvis film set to inspire parents' baby name choices in 2024, experts say
Baby name experts have shared that the Elvis film, and the hologram concert 'Elvis' is set to star in could see a rise in popularity of the king of rock and roll's name
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Dad-to-be furious at wife's 'extremely stupid' baby name suggestion
A married couple ended up having an 'extremely stupid' and 'severe' argument about what would be the perfect baby name for their child - as the wife won't budge
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Stormy weather set to inspire parents' baby name choices for 2024
Parents can sometimes take inspiration from unexpected places when it comes to naming their babies, and it turns out many will be influenced by the weather in 2024
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Mum dumbfounded over 'ridiculous' childrens' names on her kid's class register
A mum has taken to social media to call out parents who give their children 'wacky' names hoping they'll stand out in the classroom - saying they should have just used a traditional one instead
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'My wife wants to name our baby after her ex - but she thinks I've not realised'
One dad to be has found himself in an unusual situation regarding the potential name of his first child - as his partner has suggested naming the baby after her ex
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'My parents named me after a designer brand - it's so tacky and cringe'
A woman admits she's 'embarrassed' by her unusual name but can't bring herself to change it as her family would 'hate' her for it - she's seeking out advice online
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Girl's baby name meaning 'delicate' set to dominate the top 100 charts in 2024
A classic girls' name that means 'delicate' could be set to storm baby name charts this year, according to a name consultant who claimed parents are keen for 'quiet luxury' in 2024
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Woman bans her husband from delivery room after his mum's cruel baby name remark
A mum-to-be has said her husband is no longer welcome in the delivery room after his mum made a vile remark about the baby name she had chosen - and he didn't stick up for her
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Baby names skyrocketing in popularity that experts 'never saw coming'
Baby name experts have shed light on the unique monikers they never thought would skyrocket in popularity as much as they have been recently - including Chosen and Love
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'My mum named me after an 80s song - it's tacky and embarrassing'
A woman has taken to social media to share how she has spent '99 per cent of her life' explaining her name to everyone new she meets - and now uses a different name in casual situations
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'I gave my baby a gorgeous name but people say it's horrible - they are bullies'
One mum has stirred opinions after revealing the name of her baby son. Some people love the unique name, while others say it's more fitting for a pet cat. Now, the mum says people are 'bullying' her 11-month-year-old
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'I want to use the baby name my friend gave stillborn - her trauma isn't mine'
A mum has said she has the right to name her baby without being 'burdened by someone else's trauma' after she happened to choose the same name her friend gave to her stillborn
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'Everyone hates my daughter's name - they say it's tacky and embarrassing'
A woman has snapped back at the 'boomers' who claim her daughter's name is 'embarrassing' and is setting her up for failure in life - as she refuses to change it
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'Identity-defining' baby names set for boost in 2024 as parents ditch cute trend
Parents are said to be looking at 'grown-up' names for their little ones in 2024, as they decide to ditch the trend of cutesy monikers to set their kids up for later life
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Top baby name trends for 2024 - from weather and witches to the Barbieverse
Parents are predicted to go 'elemental' and take inspiration from the Barbie movie when it comes to baby names in 2024, as this year saw families embrace 'witchy' vibes
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Unusual baby name meaning 'independent' is skyrocketing in popularity for 2024
There is one baby name, in particular, that is set to absolutely skyrocket in popularity in 2024 according to an expert, and the unusual choice means 'independent'
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Baby name trend experts 'never saw coming' set to rise in popularity in 2024
Parents could be inspired by the Wild West when it comes to naming their children in 2024, as baby name experts have predicted cowboy-inspired monikers are on the rise
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Popular 2024 baby name is inspired by 'most powerful woman in history'
A baby name expert has shared her top predictions for 2024, including a particularly regal choice that takes inspiration from the 'most powerful woman in history'
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Most common names on Santa's naughty list this year - including trendy favourite
Were you on Santa's naughty or good list this year? Apparently, some names are likely to be less well-behaved than others, so there's a higher likelihood you'll be on the naughty list if you have one of these monikers
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'My name is going extinct like the dinosaurs - I'm desperate for it to return'
The mum was gutted to discover her name was going near-enough extinct, as registrations for the moniker have fallen off a cliff. Now she wants to start a campaign to bring it back