Q92: Victoria's Best Music Station » baby names

New Zealand's List of Banned Baby Names Will Leave You Laughing Out Loud

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:37:46 +0000

What’s in a name? In New Zealand, parents have to get permission for their children’s names, which isn’t such a big deal if you want to name your little bundle of joy John or Susan. But the country gets more than its fair share of bizarre monikers that it must turn down. The Registrar of [...]

Which Celebrities Are Having the Most Influence on Baby Names?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:42:55 +0000

Parents on an eternal quest to give their little ones unique names are increasingly turning to celebrity monikers for inspiration. And it’s not the first time. Stars like Angelina Jolie, Miles Davis and Michael Jordan have influenced the names of civilian babies over the years, and the latest “it” celebs are now making their mark, [...]

Facebook-Obsessed Couple Names Their Baby 'Like'

Amory Gritta — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:00:57 +0000

An Israeli couple recently named their newborn daughter "Like," as in, the button you press when you enjoy a post on the popular social media site Facebook.

This is how the girl's father, Lior Adler, explained the name