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An out-there bird name choice with a calming aura, this rarity is most often seen as an eye-catching middle name for boys or girls on naming websites, but could potentially work as a middle name for a real child, if you're feeling brave. As for a first name, Nightingale may be a bit bold, but different strokes for different folks! If you feel like Nightingale could be right for your family, or you’re considering putting this name on your name list in a less dramatic case, this article may help w

This 'Name of the Year' post is going to be a no-brainer, so let's jump right into this, shall we? Origin: Ancient Greek via Latin Etymology: From Latin corōna, itself Ancient Greek κορώνη (korṓnē), referring to a type of sea-bird (perhaps a shearwater), a crow or anything that is curved or hooked, aside from referring…

The woman – who asked only to be identified at Martina – named her daughter Gail Shennan, after Professor Andrew Shennan, who brought her into the world through the use of a pioneering procedure.

COVID baby names look different than baby names before. The results of our survey show how the pandemic has changed baby naming.

In September of 1960, the American hospital ship SS Hope traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia, on its maiden voyage. In mid-December, the first baby was born aboard the ship. The baby girl was named Mada…

Sarah-Jane reveals for the first time that her baby daughter is called Rae Brenda Richardson.

We’ve already talked about a bunch of virus-inspired names (Covid, Covid, Covid, Covid, Covid, Coviduvidapdap, Corona, Corona, Lockdown, Sanitizer), but there are still more! Here’s a r…

Lockdown names most popular during the pandemic share the qualities of simplicity, international diversity, and heroic strength.

Kate Towne examines baby-naming trends inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and other disasters.

We’ve seen some interesting baby names (e.g., Covid, Lockdown, Sanitizer) emerge in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But, so far, I haven’t heard of anyone intentionally giving the…

The names are a tribute to their grandfathers and two doctors who treated Mr Johnson while he was in hospital with coronavirus, Ms Symonds wrote in an Instagram post.

Last weekend, a baby boy was born in Uttar Pradesh, India, and was named Sanitizer by his parents Omvir and Monika. Here’s how Omvir explained why he chose the name Sanitizer: Whenever people…

COVID, Jemima, X Æ A-12 and all of the biggest name stories of the year for 2020

A baby born in Stykkishólmur was christened after Iceland's famous trio, Chief of Police Víðir Reynisson, Chief Epidemiologist Þórolfur Guðnason, and Director of Health Alma Möller. The boy was named Víðir Þór Almarsson and was baptised yesterday.

A couple from Argentina gave their newborn son the middle name Covid, and justified their actions by saying he’ll grow up to be a strong man.

While parents are often inspired by their favourite film character or the names of lost loved ones when choosing the perfect moniker, the coronavirus outbreak has influenced couples around the world

On April 8, a baby boy born in Philippines was named John Covid Castillon by his parents Jose and Jemima. Here’s how Jose, a policeman, explained the baby’s name: As one of the frontliners in…