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Here are the top middle name trends of 2025

The top overall middle names include Rose, Grace, James, and Alexander

The Independent UK

Urologist Adam Weiner, runner Usain Bolt: can a last name determine your job?

Some researchers claim aptronyms, or perfectly apt names, can affect what field you go into – while others are skeptical

The Guardian - US

Lily Allen reveals she had a different name for 'the first few days' of her life and it rhymes with her chosen name (it's pretty on trend now too)

The singer nearly had a very different name until her mum changed her mind

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This sophisticated new baby name trend for 2024 will see parents swapping cute names for 'grown up' monikers that have 'timeless charm'

Baby name trends are always changing, with 2024 set to see parents favouring sophisticated 'grown up' monikers for their newborns, that have 'timeless charm.'

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A millennial mum has shared what her tween says are ‘old people names' - is yours on the list?

Should we be offended?

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Will these be the top 10 baby name trends for 2024?

Finding inspiration in everything from nature to the Barbie movie, there's a ton of baby name trends set to make it big in 2024

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Top 10 baby names predictions for 2024 inspired by feminists - but we're disappointed to see our favourite hasn't made the cut...

Prepare for your new arrival with our round up of top baby names for 2024

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Top baby names 2024 predictions - inspired by musicians

Musicians offer some brilliant inspiration for 2024's top baby names

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Woman Ignores Friend For A Week Because She’s Convinced Her Kids Will Be Bullied For Their Names

The woman feels troubled as she witnesses her friend making the mistake of giving ridiculous names to her baby.

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New parents are favouring ‘old lady’ baby names for Generation Alpha

'Old lady' baby names are getting a new-age feel for children between 2010-2024

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Goodbye Linda, hello Liam! How do names go extinct – and get reborn?

It’s easy to guess the age of a Susan or a Jayden. US experts explain what makes a name desirable one decade and dated the next

The Guardian - US

The Barbie movie has sparked this huge baby name trend

Parents are particularly interested in this moniker right now

Marie Claire

Interest in Barbie as a baby name increases by 603% amid movie’s success

Searches for Ken as baby name have also risen by 293 per cent

The Independent UK

Unusual name Boris and Carrie Johnson have given son has 'painful' meaning

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have announced the arrival of their third baby - and the little one's rather unusual name that experts say can be 'too weighty' for a child

Daily Mirror

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'My family are demanding I change son's unique name or he'll be bullied for life'

A woman has revealed what she wants to name her son - but her family say she'll be setting him up for a lifetime of bullying if she goes through with it

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Nameberry - official baby naming site release most popular baby names of 2023 and we take a look through with expert opinions

Daily Mirror

Baby name experts share 'old money names' that could jump back into fashion

Baby name experts at Nameberry have shared the 'old money names' that could come back into fashion in the coming years, saying they 'serve as connectors to past generations'

Nottingham Post

Full list of 50 'best' choice baby names 2023 and their meanings, according to baby name specialist

There are some unusual choices in the list

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Daily Record

Baby name specialist reveals 50 'best' choices for parents to pick in 2023

If you have a baby on the way this year, take a look at this list from an expert that contains some modern options as well as traditional monikers.

Daily Mirror

Baby name expert shares 'best' 50 names that should be on parents' lists in 2023

A baby name expert has shared the top 50 names you should be adding to your list of favourites if you're having a baby this year. It features names from popular culture as well as traditional monikers

Daily Mirror

Maximalist baby names set to be huge this year - from Cleopatra to Oberon

The experts at Nameberry predict a shift in baby name trends this year as parents rebel against the past. Here's a few of the maximalist names you can expect to hear around the playground

Daily Record

Top 10 baby name trends of 2023 as experts predict 'complete reinvention' of styles

Forecasters say recent unprecedented events mean parents will turn to optimistic baby names.

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