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Australia's Most Popular Baby Names of 2012

It's official - Charlotte and Jack take the top spots as the nation's most popular baby names of 2012
April 17, 2013, 5:27 pm
Whoa Nelly! Nameberry reveals its top baby name trends for 2013

Baby naming website nameberry.com has revealed its list of the thirteen hottest trending baby names for 2013, including some golden oldies that might surprise.
April 8, 2013, 1:09 pm
Baby name trends of 2012 - the iBabies

The number of babies named after Apple products has soared - Apple, Siri and Mac have all risen in popularity as baby names this year, according to parenting advice site BabyCenter's annual report.
December 10, 2012, 3:17 pm
Pick the perfect baby name

As far as decision-making goes, what to name bub is a biggie! Here's how five mums found the perfect names for their bubs...
May 14, 2012, 12:32 pm
Australia's Most Popular Baby Names 2011

According to McCrindle Research, Australia's most popular baby names as of December 2011 are...
April 23, 2012, 3:22 pm
Silliest baby names of 2011

While they may lead the pack, it seems celebrities don’t have a monopoly on weird baby names. Here are some of the peculiar, the unusual and the just downright mean names of 2011.
January 9, 2012, 11:22 am
On-trend baby names for 2012

Shift aside Apple and Sparrow, nouns as names have had their day. Instead, experts are predicting the rise of the adjective name for 2012.
November 22, 2011, 4:04 pm
Break the baby name rules

Who says you have to choose a name before your child’s birth, or honour his great-grandfather by calling him Irwin? Why not buck tradition and borrow the creative techniques that follow to find the right title for your tyke
November 17, 2011, 11:38 am
Baby Name Regrets

Which baby names do parents regret most?
October 12, 2011, 11:35 am
Celebrity-Inspired Baby Names: The Pippa Effect

Pippa Middleton's influence has gone beyond fashion to baby names!
July 28, 2011, 12:54 pm
What Did Ivanka Trump Name Her Baby Girl?

It seems Grandpa has a big mouth!
July 19, 2011, 12:15 pm
Kate Hudson Names Her Son

Can you guess what she called him?
July 15, 2011, 9:58 am
Miranda Kerr Named Her Son After an Ex-Boyfriend

What did Orlando think?
July 13, 2011, 10:49 am
Baby name trends 2011

Does it feel like all the baby names you love are ‘taken’? Practical Parenting shows you how to deal with this conundrum with the help of these baby name trends of 2011
April 6, 2011, 3:06 pm
Trend: Artist inspired baby names

We look to Australian and international artists for inspiration for baby names for your boy or girl.
February 28, 2011, 3:08 pm
Choosing the perfect baby name

Choosing a name for your child is a big decision. So how do you choose the 'perfect' baby name?
February 23, 2011, 10:56 am
Trend: Latin inspried baby names

Spanish couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have just had a baby boy! Will they give him a Latin inspired names a kick-start a trend?
January 27, 2011, 11:57 am
Australia's Most Popular Baby Names 2010

According to McCrindle Research, Australia's most popular baby names as of December 2010 are...
January 20, 2011, 1:27 pm
Gemstones baby names trend: Ruby...

Looking for pretty baby names that will stand the test of time? Think precious stones and gemstones baby names!
January 17, 2011, 12:35 pm
Help with my baby naming, please!

Denise Schipani helps navigate seven common pitfalls when it comes to naming baby
November 18, 2010, 11:13 am
Baby name trends: 'Old fashioned' names

Have you heard of the 100 year rule? A trend of baby names coming around in popularity 100 years on? We have been keeping an eye on some of the most popular and up and coming names about at the moment and have seen this trend emerging for some time.
October 18, 2010, 12:28 pm
Mums reveal how they picked their baby’s name!

Mothers group discussion: Mums reveal how they picked their baby’s name
September 13, 2010, 10:38 am
Baby name trends: 'Nature' inspired

With the change of Season we thought it was a good time to take a look at the trend of baby names inspired by nature and the elements.
September 1, 2010, 3:17 pm
Baby name trends: Favourite songs

Classic rock or modern pop... your favourite song could be the inspiration you are looking for when trying to choose your baby's name.
August 23, 2010, 11:33 am
Baby name trends: Global city names

Sienna, Paris, Orlando these stars take their names from famous global cities. We take a look at this baby name trend...
August 16, 2010, 10:04 am
Baby name trends: Flower names

From Azalea to Zahra there are some beautiful flower names to choose as baby names for your baby girl.
August 10, 2010, 9:15 am
Baby names: Politicians as inspiration

With the election of Barack Obama, “Barack” as a baby name jumped in popularity. Will "Julia" or "Tony" do the same?
August 2, 2010, 1:36 pm
Baby naming trends: Surnames as first names

You may have noticed an increasing number in birth announcements and new mum blogs – the first name that looks and sounds like a surname, and could belong to a boy or girl.
July 14, 2010, 11:42 am
Help me choose my baby's name!

Create your shortlist of baby names for girls and boys.
June 2, 2010, 1:55 pm
Baby names: Favourite names from around the world 2009

Most popular global baby names for girls and boys 2009.
April 21, 2010, 11:18 am
Naming your baby

Want your little one to fit in with the crowd or stand out from it? Mercedes Maguire talks to two women with very different opinions and preferences when it comes to naming their babies.
March 2, 2010, 9:07 am