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Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick
NAME GAME I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUMBLE Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy - these may sound like stage names for artists or perhaps some bizarre food dishes. But these are, in fact, unusual monikers one mum-of-three, Nara Smith, has given to her tots. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid 2 Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one Credit: TIKTOK/@naraazizasmith The South African-German model, 23, went viral last year when when she announced the birth of her third tot - Whimsy Lou Smith - whom she shares with hubby Lucky Blue. At the time, the young influencer - who's also shared how to make cereal from scratch - came under fire over the ''unhinged'' monikers. Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid. Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one. But unfortunately for the duo - who've been slammed for setting ''unrealistic'' expectations for parents - it looks like they'll have to keep thinking. Nara, who's currently six months pregnant, took to TikTok to share the names she ''loves'', including Moonbeam Ice Cream which she thought was ''so beautiful''. Starting off with potential picks if it turned out to be a boy, the influencer listed Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ and Silk. ''I also really like the name Dare for a boy,'' she said in the now-viral video, which has been viewed more than 10million times in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, if it's a girl joining their brood, Nara was quite fond of the names Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willow and Mirror. ''Feels like a more classic name,'' Nara reckoned, adding she also loved the name Berry. Pregnant Rihanna's third baby's gender revealed as partner A$AP Rocky slips and leaks news on Smurfs red carpet ''All of these can go either as a first or a second name - but it's getting harder to name children for me.'' Despite being obsessed with the monikers, Nara added that she wouldn't be using these picks for their next child - which means fans will have to keep waiting for an update. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. 'You gave your kids usernames' Sadly for the couple, the names weren't a major hit amongst social media users, a whopping 19k of whom flooded to comments to slam the two. One wondered: ''are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?'' Another joked: '''My boy slim easy' like he's a rapper.'' ''you gave your kids usernames,'' someone else thought. ''At this point, why don't you call a strawberry shortcake?'' a fourth jokingly advised. ''Do you realize they will be adults some day,'' a concerned viewer reminded.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick
RUMBLE Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy - these may sound like stage names for artists or perhaps some bizarre food dishes. But these are, in fact, unusual monikers one mum-of-three, Nara Smith, has given to her tots. 2 Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid 2 Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one Credit: TIKTOK/@naraazizasmith The South African-German model, 23, went viral last year when when she announced the birth of her third tot - Whimsy Lou Smith - whom she shares with hubby Lucky Blue. At the time, the young influencer - who's also shared how to make cereal from scratch - Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one. read more on parenting But unfortunately for the duo - who've been slammed for setting Nara, who's currently six months pregnant, took to TikTok to share the names she ''loves'', including Moonbeam Ice Cream which she thought was ''so beautiful''. Starting off with potential picks if it turned out to be a boy, the influencer listed Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ and Silk. ''I also really like the name Dare for a boy,'' she said in Most read in Fabulous Meanwhile, if it's a girl joining their brood, Nara was quite fond of the names Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willow and Mirror. ''Feels like a more classic name,'' Nara reckoned, adding she also loved the name Berry. Pregnant Rihanna's third baby's gender revealed as partner A$AP Rocky slips and leaks news on Smurfs red carpet ''All of these can go either as a first or a second name - but it's getting harder to name children for me.'' Despite being obsessed with the monikers, Nara added that she wouldn't be using these picks for their next child - which means fans will have to keep waiting for an update. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. 'You gave your kids usernames' Sadly for the couple, the names weren't a major hit amongst social media users, a whopping 19k of whom flooded to comments to slam the two. One wondered: ''are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?'' Another joked: '''My boy slim easy' like he's a rapper.'' ''you gave your kids usernames,'' someone else thought. ''At this point, why don't you call a strawberry shortcake?'' a fourth jokingly advised. ''Do you realize they will be adults some day,'' a concerned viewer reminded.
IOL News
30-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
The silence of the NCACC: A call for accountability in South Africa's arms trade
As the investigative spotlight shines on RDM, the deafening silence from NCACC for nearly two months now only amplifies the urgency of the situation. Image: Supplied It has now been nearly two months since the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) held its quarterly briefing on April 4, a meeting that failed to provide real answers but made one thing painfully clear: the cracks in South Africa's arms oversight regime are widening. Multiple Members of Parliament expressed sharp criticism that day, urging the NCACC to take more responsibility for South African weapons potentially finding their way into global conflict zones. Among them was MP Carl Niehaus, who didn't just speak; he acted. He submitted a formal written request demanding clarity on how locally produced munitions are being exported to countries at war, particularly Israel and Ukraine. Since then, no formal response has been received from the NCACC. The Committee has neither acknowledged the inquiry nor provided any clarification regarding the allegations. The concerns raised by Niehaus came in the wake of serious investigative reporting. In early 2024 and into 2025, platforms like Investigate Europe and Open Secrets published detailed exposés on Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM), a South African-German joint venture operating shell factories whose exports appear to bypass scrutiny and accountability routinely. The stories link RDM to weapons shipments ending up in Ukraine, Israel, and, previously, Yemen. It's a stark reality that South Africa's own legislation, which prohibits arms exports to countries in active conflict, is being blatantly disregarded. This silence not only underscores a deeper institutional issue but also highlights the alarming lack of accountability in the arms trade. Without clear penalties or deadlines, the NCACC's response to parliamentary inquiries becomes optional, and crucial issues like Niehaus's risk being swept under the rug without any consequences. At a time when the world is scrutinising the arms trade more than ever, South Africa's unregulated export of artillery shells to conflict zones sends a deeply troubling message. As a country that claims to champion peace and neutrality, this undermines South Africa's credibility on the global stage and places it in a morally ambiguous, if not outright condemnable, position. Even more disturbing is the complete lack of response from RDM itself. The company has made no effort to address the accusations or even issue a public statement clarifying its compliance with the NCACC's export regulations. This is not a minor oversight. When your company is being named in connection with possible arms exports to war zones, the absolute minimum response should be transparency. Instead, RDM has chosen the same path as the NCACC complete silence. It's worth asking why. The refusal to engage only deepens suspicions. If there is nothing to hide, then why not speak up? If the company is indeed acting within the legal framework, a brief statement would be enough to at least reassure some of the public and parliamentarians who are now rightfully concerned. If the NCACC cannot respond to a parliamentary inquiry promptly, especially under such circumstances, then what exactly is it doing? Who is it protecting? The public? Or the arms industry? Parliament deserves an answer. * Bayethe Msimang is an independent writer and analyst. ** The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of IOL or Independent Media.
