All news on the topic: Baby Names

As parents buck the traditional and search for unique names for their children, one name has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade - while others have plummeted

Parents really missed the mark when they were naming their daughter when they failed to realise the rather rude connotations that may come attached to the moniker

A mum has been left 'devastated' after finding out her 'dream' baby name is the same name as a laxative brand. People have told her she needs to change it - but she wonders if it's really that bad

And other modern pregnancy trends that have soared in popularity in recent years include gender reveal parties, hypnobirthing, and setting up an email address for the baby

A new aunt has revealed how she and her sister are now locked in a shaky situation after she confessed that she wasn't a fan of her baby nephew's name

A mum-to-be has shared how her friend wants her to change her daughter's name because it's the exact same one she picked out for her stillborn child two years ago

A woman has shared how her sister-in-law believes it is her job to name her baby because this is the 'norm' in her culture - but the mum-to-be wants to name her own child

Two sisters monumentally clashed over the naming of their children in a family drama full of accusations of theft, threats and tears as recalled by one of the dads

A man has shared how he wants to name his daughter after his ex-girlfriend because he 'likes her name' and wants to 'honour her' through his firstborn child

An expectant mum who chose her baby name from Game Of Thrones was warned by a friend that many other parents were making the same choice - so she opted for a very unique spelling instead

A mum has shared her surprise after hearing strangers mispronounce her son's name - saying she thought it was a common moniker that's easy to say and spell for both adults and children

A woman who used to love her name has said it was ruined for her when a large tech company used it for one of their products - as it now makes her the butt of many jokes

A mum-to-be has been mercilessly mocked on social media after revealing the name she wants to call her baby boy, with many calling it 'ridiculous' and telling her he will have a lifetime of bullying

A woman was told she'll never see her friend's daughter again after she warned her that the 'uniqueness' of her child's name will spell disaster for the rest of her life

A man has taken to social media to share how his pregnant wife wants to give their daughter a 'hippy' name while he wants her to have a 'traditional' one - sparking an argument between the couple

A healthcare worker has revealed some of the names she will never forget while working in a hospital - and wondered how the parents were allowed to register their chosen names

It's not every day your sister steals your baby name, but that's exactly what happened to one woman who refused to roll over and let her sibling win. Instead, she went for the ultimate act of revenge...

A husband and wife have found the perfect name for their soon-to-be born daughter, but admit to one major problem that might prevent them from using it

A mum is second-guessing the name she chose for her five-month-old son as people keep pronouncing it incorrectly - and now she's worried he'll grow up to 'hate' her

A woman who is looking to give her daughter a name that symbolises power has been urged to reconsider, as she might end up feeling 'feel self-conscious and weird'

Parents are set to bring back old-style, classic baby names for their children this year as experts predict monikers with 'timeless charm' will soar in popularity

A family row erupted after two sisters fell in love with the same baby name and decided to each call their daughters it. With one sibling unbothered about it and the other furious, it seems the argument isn't going to end any time soon

A woman has fallen out with her younger sister over her shocking baby name decision that has torn the family apart - and people have a lot to say on the situation

A woman who shared the baby name she was planning to name her future child with her sister was stunned when her sibling decided to use it for her own child - but she said she'd called 'dibs'

A mum-to-be is fed up with having constant arguments with her partner over their baby's name, as he's dead-set on using one moniker that she really doesn't like