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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Moment Prince Harry NEARLY broke Meghan's golden baby name rule as he chatted with well-wishers during her first pregnancy
She's urged parents-to-be to keep their baby name options 'so close to your heart' - and yet, Meghan Markle's own husband nearly broke her important rule. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, who shares son Archie Harrison, six, and daughter Lilibet Diana, three, with Prince Harry, gave her thoughts on the matter during the season finale of her Lemonada Media podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. She said: 'I will say this to every woman in the world or every person in the world who's going to have a child, if you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart, until that baby is born and it's named.' Revealing her top guidance when it comes to baby names, Meghan insisted: 'Don't ask anyone's opinion.' Yet it appears her husband isn't as fond of that golden rule, since he once hinted to a well-wisher that he was a fan of the name 'Lili'. During a walkabout on a joint engagement with Meghan when she was six months pregnant with Archie, in January 2019, Harry seemingly discussed name choices for their firstborn. Mother-of-three Rebecca Blundell, who lives in Birkenhead and brought her daughter Lily, then six, and Lottie, aged two at the time, to the event in The Wirral, was one of the well-wishers who got to speak to the Duke and Duchess. She revealed how Harry - who didn't know whether he was having a boy or a girl with Meghan, as they wanted it to be a surprise ahead of Archie's birth - asked how to spell Lily's name. Ms Blundell told MailOnline: 'Prince Harry came over first and chatted to my two-year-old then spoke to my six-year-old Lily. 'Then as he was walking off, he turned back, he asked Lily if she spelt her name with an I or Y. I straight away thought that must be a name choice.' In this week's episode of her podcast, Meghan spoke to Spanx founder Sara Blakely about being a business owner and balancing motherhood at the same time. During the finale, the topic of naming a company came up, as Meghan lamented that the beginning of a business was like starting a 'SurveyMonkey,' in trying to get everyone's thoughts on the venture - including about the name. Meghan said that the process of naming a baby is 'not dissimilar to naming your company.' In their biography of the Sussexes, Finding Freedom, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote that when naming Archie, the pair wanted something which was 'something traditional, a name that was powerful even without a title in front of it.' 'Archie, meaning strength and bravery, fit the bill,' they added. Meanwhile a friend of the couple revealed 'with a laugh': 'They thought about Archibald for all of one second. He was always going to be little Archie.' Unlike many senior royals, Archie only has one middle name, Harrison, a fitting tribute to the baby's father as it means 'son of Henry' or 'son of Harry.' As for Lilibet, her middle name is a tribute to Prince William and Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, who tragically passed away in 1997. However, it has been reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II was upset over the couple's decision to name their daughter Lilibet. Lilibet was the affectionate childhood nickname of the late Queen, said to have come about because as a child Princess Elizabeth could never pronounce her name properly. It was a name that was only used by her parents, King George VI, the Queen Mother, and her sister, Princess Margaret, or those closest to her like her husband, Prince Philip. At the time, the BBC reported it had been told by a palace source that the Queen was not asked by the Duke and Duchess as to whether they could use it. Other sources told media, including the Mail, that while the Queen was called by her grandson and his wife, she felt she wasn't in a position to say no. One member of her staff says the monarch was 'as angry as I'd ever seen her' after the Duke and Duchess publicly stated they would not have used her private family nickname if she had not been 'supportive'. The illuminating revelation was published in the biography Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story, by the Mail's writer Robert Hardman. During the season one finale of her podcast, Meghan also spoke about the hardships of pregnancy. She revealed that she had gained 65 pounds during each of her pregnancies, and was still wearing high heels on royal engagements.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
7 Baby Girl Names from the '90s That Deserve a Comeback, According to a Baby Name Expert
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Naming a baby can be a serious challenge for parents. It's a highly personal choice, especially when you have family members weighing in. We love looking back at popular names from previous decades, but one baby name expert says that you don't have to look back too far—even monikers from the 1990s are poised to make a comeback. Baby name expert Kemmer Rose shared a video on Tik Tok about baby girl names from the 1990s that we need to bring back in style. In the video, which has gotten 1.8 million views and more than 3,000 comments, she gives her favorites. She says, "These names that I chose all hit their peak in the '90s and they've been on a downward trend since then. However, I think these names are timeless and we need to bring them back in style. Some names really have that '90s timestamp on them so people end to stay away from them because they feel so '90s, however these names are not that. These are more timeless, they are classic, and I just love them." Jenna: "I love this name, it's a classic. It kind of give the same energy as 'Clara,' which is having a comeback." Carly: "It just feels like a very happy, carefree name." Corinne: "Corinne has never been very popular, but now it is barely in the top 1,000. In 2024, it was ranked 959. The highest it ever ranked was 341 in 1991, so it's never been really popular, so I think it would be a good one to bring back around." Samantha and Paige: "They both have that kind of style right now that people are loving—that Violet, Scarlet, Hazel kind of style." Molly: "Molly leans a little more vintage and a little more country as well." Tess: "It's such a simple and cute name. It's never been very popular, but it's such a cute name." Viewers shared their thoughts in the comments section. Many people supported Kemmer's thoughts and others chimed in with their favorite 90s names—and ones that should be "buried so far down that it NEVER comes up again." According to the Social Security Administration, the top 10 girl names from the 1990s were Jessica, Ashley, Emily, Sarah, Samantha, Amanda, Brittany, Elizabeth, Taylor, and Megan. None of those rank higher than 25 today. Do you think any are ready for a comeback? You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Did your child's name make the list? These are the top baby names in 2024 in Oklahoma, US
Naming your child is a big decision for any parent. Maybe you had your child's name picked out for years, maybe it was a hard-fought compromise between you and your significant other or maybe it came to you the day they were born. Maybe you purposely chose a name no one else would have, or maybe you didn't mind if they would share a name with a gazillion kids at school — at least, that's what it can feel like for those with popular names. So you can prepare to defend your choice in advance, the Social Security Administration has released the most popular male and female baby names given in the United States and by state in 2024. Here are the top five 2024 female baby names in Oklahoma: Olivia Amelia Charlotte Evelyn Emma Here are the top five 2024 male baby names in Oklahoma: Liam Oliver Noah Elijah Theodore Here are the top five 2024 female baby names in the US: Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Here are the top five 2024 male baby names in the US: Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: These are the 5 most popular baby names in Oklahoma, US for 2024
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Delaware's top baby names in 2024. Here's a little help to name your newborn
Are you having or adopting a baby this year? One of the multitude of choices you'll have to make as a parent is what to name your little bundle of joy. It's a very personal choice with long-term ramifications. Pick a trendy name or spelling (Jaxson or La–a, pronounced Ladasha) and by the time the child is an adult, he or she has a burden for a lifetime. Pick a name like John or Mary, and the name may be boring or ordinary. Of course, names like Ajax, Otto and Moe have seemed to be lost in time. If you want to go with the flow, here's a look at the most popular names in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. The SSA recorded 22,164 babies born given the name Liam and 20,337 named Noah. Among girls, 14,718 were named Olivia; 13,485 were named Emma. Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia Sophia Isabella Evelyn Ava Sofia Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William Delaware deviated from national trends. On the girls' side, Luna and Harper moved into the top 10 for the First State, and only one spelling of Sophia made the top 10. On the boys' side, the top three remained the same, but Owen, Dylan, and Leo snuck into the top 10. Charlotte Sophia Emma Isabella Mia Olivia Amelia Luna Harper Ava Liam Noah Oliver James Elijah Owen Dylan Theodore Lucas William (Story continues below graphic.) Athlete names for babies: Would you have guessed this athlete's name is a top baby name pick in Delaware? If you want to do with the most trendy names, here's a list of the names that rose the highest in popularity in 2024. Ailany Aylani Marjorie Scottie Analeia Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah 1960: Donna 1970: Jennifer 1980: Jennifer 1990: Jessica 2000: Emily 2010: Sophia 2020: Charlotte 1960: David 1970: Michael 1980: Michael 1990: Michael 2000: Michael 2010: Michael 2020: Liam Natalie Neysa Alund and Mike Snider contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Most popular baby names in Delaware in 2024
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Top 10 Trending Baby Names of 2025, According to Google
From Aria to Zion, expectant parents search from A-Z and every letter in between to find the perfect baby name. The first place they often turn? Google, of course. Google has released the top-searched baby names so far this year. The list is based on Google search data between Jan. 1 and May 27, 2025. 'What the list does represent is curiosity — names that intrigue us,' baby name consultant Sherri Suzanne tells noting that most-searched names don't always become the most popular names. 'Many times, the searches are triggered by names in popular culture. For example, Athena likely become more interesting when Princess Beatrice of England named her daughter Athena this year. In an instant, a name in the news or entertainment can pique interest.' Suzanne is the founder of My Name for Life and a New York-based baby name consultant who provides hand-picked name recommendations for parents-to-be around the world. Suzanne's clients have chosen names for their children that appear on Google's trending list. "One or two, such as Sutton, I have recommended myself to parents recently because it matched their style," she says. "Others have been on parents' lists for quite a while and are already very popular." Amelia and Theodore, both on Google's list, were among the top 10 most popular baby names of 2024. Here are the top 10 trending baby names of 2025: Sutton Theodore Sadie Amelia Athena Aria Violet Zion Milo Lincoln An expert predicts future name trends 'Cool' baby names for your little trendsetter 255 vintage baby names with timeless appeal Parents who Google these particular baby names, Suzanne said, are likely looking for different things. "Theodore, Sadie, Amelia, Violet and Milo are all vintage names that have returned in the 21st century. Parents who appreciate fine antique names might be looking up these." Names like Athena and Aria might appeal to "parents looking for feminine names that have been underused and feel a bit more 'original,'" Suzanne told TODAY. She points out, however that both Athena and Aria are now top 100 names, so "parents' curiosity is changing that." Names like Sutton and Lincoln, she said, "represent a modern trend toward surnames as first names. Surnames are a rich source of new first names in English-speaking countries." A name like Zion used to appeal mostly to "parents with strong spiritual ties," as Zion has relevance to multiple cultures and religions," Suzanne said. "However, in recent years, it also satisfies today's interest in lesser-used biblical names and terms. Ezekiel, Adriel and Zion have joined standards like Noah and Elijah." This article was originally published on
