All news on the topic: Baby Names

A new mum has confessed to stealing the baby name chosen by her stepsister for her own daughter, leaving the whole family at war over her late grandmother's namesake

A baby name expert has predicted a 'timeless' name will be surging in popularity in 2024, and parents might want to pop this on their list as it's really gorgeous

As 2023 draws to a close, name consultants have predicted some of the baby names they think will see a popularity spike next year - with TV show characters leading inspiration

Caitlin Miller has no regrets about naming her daughter after her favourite TV character, as she says the moniker has 'strong meaning' and will help her stand out from the crowd

The woman's teenage brother stopped speaking to her over the name she chose for her unborn baby, insisting she change it and people were outraged. The mum-to-be isn't standing down

One woman has come to blows with her mother-in-law, who is insisting that she chooses her 'dream' name for her unborn baby daughter - and everyone is in agreement about who's in the wrong

A furious mother-in-law has refused to see her grandchild after the baby's name was "sprung" upon her, but many have branded the woman's behaviour as "entitled" and "selfish"

A professional baby name consultant who parents pay to help them choose names has shared her thoughts about names she doesn't like on social media – and some 'trendier' modern names are on the list

A mum has revealed that a family member has used her son's first and middle names for her newborn baby boy - and admits she is feeling 'really angry' about the situation

Some international laws have prevented parents from giving their children specific names - this includes if a name is highly offensive, contains numbers, and has a misleading title

A new mum has detailed her fruitless attempt to use her late sister’s nickname for their daughter as her middle name, but her ‘selfish’ husband refuses to budge

Indy Clinton was surprised when she heard that Molly-Mae Hague had named her daughter Bambi, as she picked the same name for her child - and has slammed those who dislike it

Picking the right name for your newborn isn't easy - and one mum has revealed that her teen sons hate the name she and her husband have chosen for their baby girl

A mum-to-be said she was gutted when her husband and his family chose their baby's name without her input - and she absolutely hated the moniker they'd gone for

A baby name consultant has claimed that next year's 'big trends' among parents will include names inspired by classic Disney characters as well as the Barbie movie

A mum was left mortified when she realised that her son's name meant something completely different in English than it did in her own language - and she wanted to change it

From the names of rock legends themselves, iconic band names all the way to classic song titles - rock and roll inspired baby names are experiencing a resurgence to say the least

A mum has argued that a first name should always be picked by a mother and not her partner - however, others agreed a couple should both be able to reach a compromise

The hugely popular Barbie film that was released this summer has had a strong influence on baby names this year - as experts reveal the influence of strong and feminine names

An adorable 'old lady' baby name has topped a list of monikers coming back into fashion thanks to parents getting their inspiration from the past, rather than trends or celebs

Parents with high hopes for their little ones are choosing STEM-inspired names as experts have seen a surge in monikers including Astra and Darwin. See the full list of favourites

A baby name expert revealed the hateful comments she received under one of her TikTok videos after an online troll called her children's names 'ugly' - and said they wouldn't go to her for advice

Parents are increasingly opting for more unusual names for their children - and those which give off 'main character vibes' are predicted to be popular in 2024

A woman who is pregnant with her first child has ended up in an argument with her sister, who has called her 'selfish' for choosing an 'ugly' baby name, and not listening to her suggestion

A baby name expert has predicted that a particularly 'glamorous' name will spike in popularity in 2024. The really pretty name, which is set to inspire prospective parents, derives from the Latin word for star