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New York Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Serial killer-inspired baby names are trending — revealing how culture can ‘creep into our minds,' experts say
Expecting parents are taking a stab at it — quite literally. Villains, crooks and knife-wielding nuts. Although they're bad guys of society, their first names are becoming bloody good options for moms and dads-to-be, per a nightmarish new report. Baby names inspired by true crime icons, such as accused con artist Anna Delvey and mass murderer Ted Bundy, are on the rise, according BabyCentre UK and its Top 100 Baby Names of 2025. Advertisement 5 The names of murders, accused abusers and fraudsters are en vogue among expecting mother and fathers of Gen Beta babies, according baby naming insiders. Firn – But the bloodcurdling trend has less to do with wrongdoer-worship and more to do with Hollywood's outlaw obsession. 'These names aren't being chosen because of crime,' SJ Strum, a BabyCentre naming expert and author, explained in a statement. 'More often, parents are unconsciously absorbing popular culture, and these names creep into our minds via gripping TV, podcasts and viral content.' Advertisement 'It's a fascinating lens on how culture shapes language, and by extension, baby names,' she added. 5 Bundy is well known for killing a slew of women throughout the late 1970s AP 5 Pros for BabyCentreUK compiled a list of the top 100 most popular babies names of 2025. íÅ¡í¸íâ¬í¸í»í» í íâ¹í¶í¾í² – 5 Exotic is believed to have orchestrated a murder-for-hire attempt to kill animal activist Carole Baskin. Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images Advertisement Nursery rhymes and true crime. The killer kiddos of Generation Beta — tots born this year and beyond — can blame the theme on the streams. Streaming platforms, like Netflix, have recently made a killing off of shows, documentaries and movies that spotlight salacious sins of notorious rouges. Think Zac Efron as Bundy in 2019 flick 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,' Joe Exotic's story in 2020 series 'Tiger King' and Delvey's 'Inventing Anna'-inspired thriller in 2022. In a number of cases, the cinematic sneak peek into the lives of the offenders has offered audiences a new perspective on the men and women behind the crimes, humanizing the antiheroes as misunderstood martyrs. 5 Questionable names such as Anna, Erin, Joe and Teddy have all made the list as this year's most buzzy baby names. o1559kip – Advertisement And the names currently flooding the maternity are living proof of the media's freaky influence. Here are the true crime-inspired monikers featured in BabyCentre's top 100 baby names for 2025. Anna – The 'Fake Heiress' Anna Delvey Arthur – Arthur Lee Allen, 'This is the Zodiac Speaking,' suspected Zodiac Killer Bella – Inspired by wellness scammer, Belle Gibson Erin – Erin Patterson, The Mushroom Killer Freddie & Rose – The story of serial killer couple Fred and Rose West, featured in Netflix's 'Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story' Joseph – A nod to 'Joe Exotic', Tiger King Luca – From the documentary 'Don't F** with Cats' Teddy – A nickname inspired by serial killer Ted Bundy
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Surge in serial killer baby names as dark 2025 parenting trend emerges
According to new data from BabyCentre, parents to be are putting aside the traditional baby name books in favour of a much darker source of inspiration - true crime Throughout history, parents -to-be have found inspiration for baby names from a variety of sources, from great kings and queens to beloved relatives. Now, mums and dads have found inspo in a bloody yet undeniably popular genre - true crime. To quote William Shakespeare, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet." It's unlikely, however, that The Bard was at that time considering that people would one day be naming their daughters after the notorious serial killer, Rose West. And Rose isn't the only name creeping into the charts. We humans have arguably long had a taste for the morbid and macabre, and a host of gripping crime documentaries and shocking podcasts are now accessible at the click of a button. And it would seem that some baby name choices are settling into our subconscious, alongside plenty of nightmares. While announcing its Top 100 Baby Names of 2025, BabyCentre UK noted a new trend towards crime-related picks, which may well come as a surprise. Intriguingly, as explained by experts, you may well have picked up a liking for a serial killer's name without even realising it, with chart-dominating listens making the monikers impossible to forget. BabyCentre UK's Baby Naming Expert, and author, SJ Strum, revealed: 'These names aren't being chosen because of crime. More often, parents are unconsciously absorbing popular culture, and these names creep into our minds via gripping TV, podcasts and viral content. It's a fascinating lens on how culture shapes language, and by extension, baby names.' True Crime-inspired names featured in BabyCentre's top 100 baby names for 2025 are as follows: Anna – The 'Fake Heiress' Anna Delvey Arthur – Zodiac Killer suspect, Arthur Lee Allen, Bella – Inspired by wellness scammer, Belle Gibson, Erin – Erin Patterson, dubbed The Mushroom Killer Freddie & Rose – The story of serial killer couple Fred and Rose West, featured recently in a Netflix doc Joseph – A nod to 'Joe Exotic', Tiger King Luca – From the shocking documentary Don't F** with Cats Teddy – A soft spin on serial killer Ted Bundy Ruby – From viral doc 'Devil in the Family', Ruby Franke Ronnie & Reggie – As in the notorious London gangsters, the Kray twins Meanwhile, in quite literally much lighter news, celestial baby girl names are also on the rise, with names such as Luna, Nova, Aurora and Maryam lighting up the charts amid fascination with all things lunar cycles and astrology.
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Killer baby names is the 2025 trend that nobody saw coming
Could your favourite Netflix docuseries or true crime drama be inspiring your baby name shortlist? True crime is a huge genre of non-fiction work right now. From documentaries and TV series to podcasts, crimes are examined in detail, including the actions of the people associated with and affected by the incident. A deep-dive may also be conducted into the perpetrator's motives. True crime content has been dominating streaming charts and podcast playlists for years, and is more popular than ever. However, its influence may be spreading further than we think - and in an unnerving way. Names linked to infamous criminal cases, true crime celebrities, and viral scandals are trending. In short, parents are turning to cult documentaries and chilling podcasts for baby name inspiration, and they might not even realise it. BabyCentre UK's Baby Naming Expert, said. "Parents are unconsciously absorbing popular culture, and these names creep in to our minds via gripping TV, podcasts, and viral content. It's a fascinating lens on how culture shapes language, and by extension, baby names." True Crime-inspired names in BabyCentre's top 100 baby names making headlines (and head counts) in 2025 are: Anna – The 'Fake Heiress' Anna Delvey Arthur – Arthur Lee Allen, Zodiac Killer suspect Bella – Inspired by Belle Gibson, wellness scammer Erin – Erin Patterson, dubbed 'The Mushroom Cook' Freddie & Rose – The story of Fred and Rose West Joseph – A nod to 'Joe Exotic', Tiger King Luca – From the viral doc 'Don't F*** with Cats' Teddy – A surprisingly soft spin on serial killer Ted Bundy Ruby – From viral doc 'Devil in the Family', Ruby Franke Ronnie & Reggie – The Kray twins "Baby names often serve as a time capsule of the world babies are born into," Faye Mingo, at BabyCentre, said. "So it's fascinating to watch how these trends unfold each year. And even more so when unexpected influences, like true crime, begin to make an impact." But it's not all crime and consequence. Inspired by the rise of high-society TV dramas like Succession and The White Lotus, today's parents are leaning towards timeless name nobility. We're seeing a resurgence of names that carry aristocratic weight, exuding elegance, heritage, and lasting sophistication, according to BabyCentre UK. Think names that wouldn't be out of place on a trust fund registry or a marble family crest. These aren't just names - they're legacy statements for the next generation. Succession Chic names rising this year include: Amelia - Striving Ada – Nobility Alice – Noble Aria – Noble Melody Elodie – Wealth Freya - Lady Gianna – Gracious Penelope - Weaver Zara – Princess/Lady Albie - Noble Eli – Ascension Ibrahim – Father of many Nathanial – God has given Otis - Fortune Reuben – Behold a son Rory – Red King Sebastian – Revered Theodore – Gift "We often choose names in tune with what's happening in the world around us as we welcome our little ones," SJ Strum went on. "For example, Evie, the newest addition to Peppa Pig's family, is a perfect short and sweet vintage pick that's now soaring in popularity. "We've also seen an uplift in names honouring the late Queen, like Eliza, Elsie, and Elizabeth. Royal -inspired names remain strong year-on-year: from Charlotte, Zara, and Mia, to George, Harry, William, Charlie, and Archie. "Even Princess has seen a surprising comeback, as the nation rallied around Princess Kate during her recent cancer treatment." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Parents accidentally picking serial killer names for their babies
Parents accidentally picking serial killer names for their babies Baby naming experts say dark popular culture is quietly influencing the top baby names of 2025 Parents are choosing dark names without even realising it in the top baby name trend of 2025 Parents are being inspired by true crime podcasts and cult documentaries when it comes to naming their babies in 2025, and many may not even know it - according to experts. BabyCentre UK has announced its Top 100 Baby Names of 2025, and found many of them are the names of people who have been featured in chilling podcasts and Netflix series. BabyCentre naming expert and author SJ Strum said: 'These names aren't being chosen because of crime. More often, parents are unconsciously absorbing popular culture, and these names creep into our minds via gripping TV, podcasts and viral content. It's a fascinating lens on how culture shapes language, and by extension, baby names.' True Crime-inspired names in BabyCentre's top 100 baby names making headlines in 2025 are: Anna – The 'Fake Heiress' Anna Delvey – The 'Fake Heiress' Anna Delvey Arthur – Arthur Lee Allen, Zodiac Killer suspect – Arthur Lee Allen, Zodiac Killer suspect Bella – Inspired by Belle Gibson, wellness scammer – Inspired by Belle Gibson, wellness scammer Erin – Erin Patterson, dubbed 'The Mushroom Cook' – Erin Patterson, dubbed 'The Mushroom Cook' Freddie & Rose – The story of Fred and Rose West – The story of Fred and Rose West Joseph – A nod to 'Joe Exotic', Tiger King – A nod to 'Joe Exotic', Tiger King Luca – From the viral doc Don't F** with Cats* – From the viral doc Don't F** with Cats* Teddy – A surprisingly soft spin on serial killer Ted Bundy – A surprisingly soft spin on serial killer Ted Bundy Ruby – From viral doc 'Devil in the Family', Ruby Franke – From viral doc 'Devil in the Family', Ruby Franke Ronnie & Reggie – The Kray twins And it isn;'t just factual TV and audio providing inspiration. Inspired by the rise of high-society TV dramas like Succession and The White Lotus, there is a resurgence of names that carry aristocratic weight. Think Elodie, Nathaniel, Zara, and Sebastian. Succession Chic names rising this year include: Article continues below Girl's Names: Amelia - Striving Ada – Nobility Alice – noble Aria – Noble Melody Elodie – wealth Freya - Lady Gianna – gracious Penelope - Weaver Zara – Princess/Lady Boy's Names: Albie - Noble Eli – Ascension Ibrahim – Father of many Nathanial – God has given Otis - Fortune Reuben – Behold a son Rory – Red King Sebastian – Revered Theodore – Gift Beyond the world of murder, scams and other crime parents are looking to the heavens for baby name inspiration this year. Celestial baby girl names are soaring in popularity. Names like Luna, Nova, Aurora and Maryam are booming. Cosmic-inspired girl's names trending in 2025: Arabella – Beautiful like a star – Beautiful like a star Ayla – Moonlight – Moonlight Aurora – Goddess of the dawn – Goddess of the dawn Eliana – Helios sun god – Helios sun god Layla – Night beauty – Night beauty Luna – Moon – Moon Maryam – Start of the sea – Start of the sea Nova – New star – New star Nur – Light – Light Thea – Goddess of light And while letters X, Y and Z may be at the back of the alphabet, this year, they've leapt to the front of the Baby Naming Charts. Girls' Names: Anaya – Free Ayra – Noble Emily - Rival Hazel – Hazelnut Maya – Mother Robyn – Bright Ruby - Red Zoe – Life Boys' Names: Dylan – Of the sea Enzo – Home ruler Ezra – Helper Max – Greatest Syed – Lord Yahya – Gracious Zane - Beauty Zion – Highest place Article continues below SJ Strum said: 'Names flow in and out of style, and popular culture plays a huge role in shaping the baby names we see rising. We often choose names in tune with what's happening in the world around us as we welcome our little ones. For example, Evie, the newest addition to Peppa Pig's family, is a perfect short and sweet vintage pick that's now soaring in popularity. 'We've also seen an uplift in names honouring the late Queen, like Eliza, Elsie, and Elizabeth. Royal-inspired names remain strong year-on-year: from Charlotte, Zara, and Mia, to George, Harry, William, Charlie, and Archie. Even Princess has seen a surprising comeback, as the nation rallied around Princess Kate during her recent cancer treatment.' Faye Mingo, Chief Marketing Officer at BabyCentre, said: 'Baby names often serve as a time capsule of the world babies are born into, so it's fascinating to watch how these trends unfold each year, and even more so when unexpected influences, like true crime, begin to make an impact.'
