When this baby chose her own name in the hospital where she was born, only time would tell whether it would stand the test of time. When it comes to picking a new baby’s moniker, in most cases, it will be mum or dad – or ideally both – who decide what their baby’s moniker […]
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Choosing your child's name can get pretty complicated.
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Many new parents are keen to give their children names that stand out a little. Or at least names they don’t have to share with half the class once they start school. However, the problem is that when everyone is looking for unique baby names, after a while, some of these become – well, less […]
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Expecting a baby in 2026? Congratulations! And if you have started to think about baby names, you might want to take some inspiration from the year your child was born, and what the current zeitgeist is all about. RELATED: Irish baby girl name popular in the 1970s is suddenly trending again If you are chronically […]
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Everything old someday becomes like new again – and we think these 70s baby names are proof of that. Back before the 1970s, parents tended to name babies based on tradition or family connections. But from the 70s and forward, that started to change, and suddenly, there was a cultural shift parents started to consider […]
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What would you say are baby girl names that have ‘grandma energy?’ Names from the olden days? Names that sound old? Names you hardly ever hear of anymore? Names that sound like they belong on an episode of Golden Girls? I suppose yes to all the above – but far from being over the hill, […]
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It’s a girl for actor Josh Duhamel and his second wife, Audra Mari, whom he married in 2022. The couple are also parents to son Shepard, 2, and Josh also shares son Axl, 12, with his ex-wife Fergie. And now the actor can add girl-dad to his resume too. In an Instagram post over the […]
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Have you welcomed a little Sunday baby? What a joy – because Sunday babies truly are unique. Being born on the last day of the week is said to be especially lucky – and as we all know, according to the nursery rhyme, Sunday’s child is full of grace. So why not honour this by […]
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Did your little one arrive on a Saturday? Or is your due-date that day of the week? Yay, lucky you – Saturdays are just the sweetest, aren’t they? It’s the weekend, no work – and there is still the whole of Sunday to look forward to before Monday and the work week rolls around again. […]
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Due on a Wednesday or have you already welcomed a little Wednesday-born baby into your life? Congratulations! According to many religions and belief systems, being born on a Wednesday is actually all sorts of good luck. RELATED: Born on Monday: 10 perfect names for Monday babies Ruled by the planet Mercury, which is said to […]
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Liam and Olivia remain unchallenged at number one.
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Finding the perfect name for your baby can feel like an overwhelming task to many new or expectant parents. There are just so many things to consider. Will it suit your child? Even when they are all grown up? Will it be too popular? Or – on the flipside – too unusual so that they […]
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Did you welcome your baby on a Friday? Or have a Friday due-date? What luck! Babies born on Fridays are pure magic. And if the nursery rhyme is anything to go by, ‘Friday’s child is loving and giving.’ How sweet is that?! As well as loving and giving, people born on Fridays are also said […]
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Got a little Thursday-born baby in your house? Or have been given a due-date that falls on a Thursday? Lucky you! Thursday is a great day to have a baby. The name is derived from the Nordic God Thor, but many cultures also associate Thursday with the Roman God Jupiter. RELATED: Born on Monday: 10 […]
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Her name is Samantha Hart. Her professional email address is the problem.
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The pilot's "will do" came back instantly.
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She had no idea this would be a problem.
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Coming up with a fitting name for your baby can feel daunting as all get out. Sure, you want it to be aesthetically pleasing. But more than anything, you want to choose a baby name that has real weight and purpose — maybe even a name that reflects the character traits you hope your kid […]
"When you’re deciding what to name your kids, look at what their initials are going to be."
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Baby name trends, like all trends, tend to come and go. The names that are very popular right now, with parents having babies in 2026, would not have been on the radar of parents welcoming little ones back in 1926. In fact, according to the Central Statistics Office, in the 1920s in Ireland, the top […]
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Expecting a little girl and already struggling to decide on the perfect moniker? When it comes to girl names, there are just so many beautiful ones to choose from, so it is no wonder it can be hard to land the The One. As parents, we might consider many things when picking names for our […]
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As we know, baby name trends are constantly changing. One generation’s Barbara is another generation’s Bethany. But it doesn’t make it any less odd when you suddenly realize that your very own name has suddenly made it into the “old and unhip” pile. And for many of us 80s babies…that time is now. In a […]
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We blinked, and it’s already the middle of February. So far, there have been some super cute baby names from our favourite celebs. From beautiful Irish monikers to quirky picks that are unique, the start of the year has set the bar high. So, if you’re trying to pick a name, or are just nosy, […]
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