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UK parents ditch American baby name trend as Tiger and Buddy drop in popularity
Once influenced by celebs from across the pond, Brits are no longer interested in Yankee-sounding names - according to exclusive data shared with the Mirror. Looks like there'll be no more Prestons in your kid's classroom
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'Bubblegum' Barbie baby names set to see huge spike this year - see full list
Schools could soon be filled with Barbie and Kens as Greta Gerwig's award-winning film continues to make waves. Experts say names with a '60s pink bubble gum vibe' inspired from the Barbieverse will being to gain popularity in 2024
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'Witchy' baby name creeps into the top 20 for 2023 - with a sweet meaning
The top 100 baby names for 2023 have been revealed by BabyCentre, and it seems parents have been inspired by 'witch energy' this year as one supernatural name breaks the top 20
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Beautiful girl's name makes top 100 baby names list for the first time ever
New parents are taking inspiration from their favourite singers, memoirs and TV shows this year - and one gorgeous girls' name has itched its way into the top 100 baby names in the UK for 2023
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Mum mortified as neighbour's sex is so loud it wakes her and her son up
We all know that noisy neighbours can make our lives very difficult, but another question is how to confront the problem when the loud sounds come from the bedroom
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Mum praised for sharing bedtime hack that's so clever even adults want to use it
If you find that trying to get your children to go through their bedtime routine is like herding cats, here's an amazing way to encourage your little ones to make the process pain-free
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Unisex baby girl name skyrockets in popularity as parents lean into trend
Unisex baby names have gone up a whopping 56% in England and Wales with one girl's name becoming increasingly popular. And that's not the only trend we're set to see this year...
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'Extinct' baby name making a major comeback in 2023 as classic monikers return
With royal births, movie characters and celebrity babies often inspiring name trends, it is always intriguing to see the most popular names for the year as trends continue to evolve
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Harry and Meghan snubbed by parents in top baby names list - but Charlotte rises
Following the release of BabyCentre's highly-anticipated mid-year baby name charts for 2023, it transpires parents are in two minds as to whether or not to give their children royal names, as some well-known monikers have skyrocketed but others plummeted in numbers
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Succession and Bridgerton inspire most popular baby names of the year so far
When it comes to TV shows and films making a mark on this year's baby name chart, Succession is currently leading the way, but it's not the only unexpected source of inspiration among parents
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Most popular baby names for 2023 so far - as girls' favourite loses top spot
BabyCentre have shared their mid-year baby name charts for 2023, and there's been some big changes since last year - with one girls' name reclaiming its spot at the top of the list
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Mum gobsmacked as pal blocks her on her birthday over 'absurd' text message
A woman has been left baffled after her friend blocked her over a birthday text she sent her - but many people have been quick to accuse her of being unreasonable
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'I've found the perfect name for my daughter - but people say it's too frumpy'
A mum-to-be has shared the name she's planning to give her unborn daughter and some of the possible middle name combinations - but she wasn't expecting the reaction it received
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Pregnant women warned about drinking cappuccinos as some are 'harmful' for baby
New research has found that certain drinks from coffee shops can be 'dangerous' for mums-to-be as they exceed the recommended daily amount of caffeine for pregnancy
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Top baby names of the decade so far - with one deserving 'loudest applause'
BabyCentre has revealed the top 20 girls' and boys' names picked by parents over the last decade - some of them have unusual meanings that might surprise you
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Celebs cursed with baby name regret as Kylie Jenner changes name of son Wolf
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott didn't feel that 'Wolf' suited their baby boy - and they're not alone as a handful of other celebs have gone back on their children's names, some due to unfortunate mishaps