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151 celestial baby names for boys and girls that are out of this world
These 151 names range from familiar favorites (think Luna) to lesser-known picks, all inspired by the stars and beyond.
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137 Irish boy names to consider for your son
From Jack to Rían, Irish boy names are evolving, with classics holding strong and new favorites climbing fast. 
How a D1 College Baseball Player is Raising a Toddler Alongside His Teammates
"Since he could even open his eyes I've been trying to get him throw a baseball."
See the 14-Pound Baby That Required Two Doctors to Deliver
As Pennsylvania mom Shannon Sweeney recalls it, “I gave birth to a toddler.”
A View From Their Hospital Room Inspired These Twins’ Distinctive Southern Names
After a premature birth in Tennessee and a family tragedy, a Virginia couple chose meaningful names inspired by where their story unfolded.
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New Zealand Banned 51 Baby Names in 2025 ... And Many Had a Royal Twist
"The name registered will be with that child for the rest of their lives," a government official cautioned.
She Gave Birth During a Historic Texas Freeze — and Chose a Name That Fit the Moment
A mom mired in grief selected her daughter's name well before a winter storm that paralyzed Dallas made the choice carry unexpected meaning.
Hospital Shares Photo of Record-Setting Big Baby
“We knew he’d be bigger, but we didn’t expect this,” says his mom.
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145 Celebrity Baby Names That Are Cool, Classic and ... Unusual
These names range from traditional to ... unique. Is yours on this list?
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Boy Bands and Showgirls? Experts Explain the 8 Baby Name Trends of the Year
One expert says parents are looking for names that "will age well and will feel meaningful." 
She Was Told Her Tiny Baby Wouldn't Survive. But This Mom Believed: 'That's Not Going to Be Our Story'
"When I finally got to hold her and just feel her body breathing, for the first time in a really long time I just breathed, I exhaled."
3 Moms Who Changed Their Babies' Names ... And Why
The pressure to pick the perfect name "can feel even greater the second time around," says baby name consultant Colleen Slagen.
