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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Capybara babies in Riga Zoo have been named – meet the fantastic five!

Five baby capybaras born in Riga Zoo last autumn have been given names after a creative selection process.

Feb 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I picked classic baby name for daughter but my family says it's dated and ugly'

A couple faces criticism from their family over their choice of the classic name Miranda for their daughter, which they believe is timeless.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Old-fashioned baby name rising in popularity as Wuthering Heights hits cinemas

The popularity of the baby name Margot is surging in the UK following the release of Wuthering Heights, influenced by Margot Robbie's role.

Feb 19 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

10 beautiful girl and boy names you rarely hear but aren't difficult to pronounce

The article presents a list of unique yet easy-to-pronounce baby names curated by parenting blogger Iesha Mulla, aimed at parents seeking distinctive names for their children.

Feb 19 • 11:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News in New Mexico: The Names of the Most Popular Babies of 2025 Have Been Released

New Mexico has released its list of the most popular baby names for 2025, reflecting cultural trends and societal shifts.

Feb 15 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

These were the most popular baby names in January

In January, Estonia recorded 706 births, with 338 girls and 368 boys, showing a slight decrease from 719 births in the same month last year.

Feb 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

10 baby girl and boy names to avoid in 2026 that are quickly going out of fashion

The article lists baby names that parents in the UK are increasingly avoiding in 2026 due to declining popularity and shifting trends.

Feb 12 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Celebrity Big Brother stars JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have 'already picked out baby names'

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes, stars of Celebrity Big Brother, are discussing marriage and baby plans, expressing a strong commitment to each other.

Feb 7 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I hate my daughter's name and cringe every time I say it - it needs changing

A mother regrets her daughter's name, admitting she cringes when saying it and worries about the consequences of changing it.

Feb 6 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bridgerton effect takes over as Regency-era baby names surge in popularity

As Bridgerton returns for its fourth series, there is a notable rise in the popularity of Regency-era baby names like Penelope and Violet among parents, according to new ONS data analysis.

Feb 5 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

From María José to Gael: how the most popular names in Ecuador changed in the last decade

The article discusses the shift in popular baby names in Ecuador over the past decade, highlighting names like María José and Ana Paula for girls between 2015 and 2020, influenced by globalization.

Feb 4 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Now it may be called Friðálv Gletting Lucíuson

The Naming Committee approved six new names, including the name Friðálv for a baby and the middle name Gletting, during a recent meeting.

Jan 21 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I made huge mistake with my baby's name but refuse to change it

A mother expresses concern about potentially choosing the wrong name for her daughter, as others consistently mispronounce it, yet she remains firm in her decision not to change it.

Jan 16 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Our surname is Cox and there are 8 cute baby names we can never pick

A couple with the surname Cox shares eight baby names they feel will lead to bullying due to their last name.

Jan 15 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Offensive baby names that are so inappropriate they've been banned in UK

The UK General Register Office has released guidelines to prevent parents from giving their children inappropriate or harmful names that have been banned.

Jan 14 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Top 10 vintage baby names from 1914 that are still popular today

An analysis reveals classic baby names from 1914 that continue to be popular choices in the UK.

Jan 14 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I picked traditional name for my son but in-laws say I've made huge mistake

A pregnant woman seeks advice online after her choice of a traditional Welsh name for her son is criticized by her in-laws, who want her to change it.

Jan 9 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

10 Irish baby names for boys and girls with beautiful translations

TikTok user Shania O'Donnell introduces 10 rare Irish baby names for boys and girls, highlighting their meanings and pronunciations.

Jan 9 • 12:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Should both parents equally decide on the child's name?: 'I carry and give birth to the child, so the name should be my decision'

A woman sparked debate over why naming a baby should be a '50/50 decision' when she believes she should have the final say due to the stresses and trauma of pregnancy and childbirth.

Jan 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

An engineer, a first-time father, creates the ultimate app to choose names among the 20,000 available in Spain

Victoriano Izquierdo, a first-time father, has developed an app to help parents choose baby names from a list of 20,000 names in Spain amidst his own struggles to agree with his partner.

Jan 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I picked the perfect baby name for my son but people say it's pretentious

A dad-to-be is facing criticism for his choice of baby names, deemed by some as pretentious despite their personal significance.

Jan 3 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Top 100 baby names of 2025 revealed and classics that are going EXTINCT for 2026

The article discusses the top baby names of 2025, highlighting new trends and predictions as some classic names are set to disappear in 2026.

Dec 31 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Traditional' baby names predicted to be on the rise in 2026

A study predicts that traditional baby names will become increasingly popular in 2026, influenced by characters from best-selling novels of 2025.

Dec 31 • 03:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

News Quiz from December 30: What were the most popular baby names in 2025?

This article presents a news quiz from December 30, testing readers' knowledge about the most popular baby names of 2025.

Dec 30 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Serial killer baby names SOAR in top 100 chart as full list from dark trend revealed

An unexpected trend has emerged among new parents, with names inspired by serial killers rising significantly in popularity this year.

Dec 30 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK's banned baby names - including important rule over surname

The article discusses the strict regulations surrounding baby names in the UK, highlighting banned names and rules regarding surnames.

Dec 30 • 03:01 UTC

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