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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
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See the rankings: These were Colorado's most popular baby names in 2024
Have you recently discovered you're pregnant or made the decision to bring a new baby into your life? If so, you're probably doing a lot of thinking about what to name your little bundle of joy. Some parents like to name their children after close family members or loved ones and seek more traditional names, while others try to identify unique or uncommon names that cause their children to stand out. If you find yourself in that latter group, there are some names you may want to avoid, as they're among the most common for new babies in the United States. Liam, for instance, was the top name for boys each year from 2019 to 2024, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration, while Olivia was the most common name selected for baby girls in each of those years. Those two names were also the most popular in Colorado in 2024, where 423 boys were named Liam and 277 girls were named Olivia. Here were the top 10 baby names for boys and girls in Colorado last year, and how many babies were given that name. Top names for baby boys in Colorado in 2024 Liam (423) Oliver (367) Noah (341) Henry (282) Theodore (280) Mateo (223) James (205) Owen (203) William (191) Jack (188) Top names for baby girls in Colorado in 2024 Olivia (277) Charlotte (262) Emma (229) Amelia (228) Mia (223) Sophia (203) Isabella (198) Evelyn (189) Harper (161) Hazel (159) More Pueblo news: When does K-12 school start in Pueblo in 2025? Chieftain Editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@ or on X, at @ZachHillstrom. Support local news; subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: These were Colorado's most popular baby names in 2024 Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I've got 11 kids and all their names start with letter A including my girl called Answer – trolls say they'll be teased
COMING up with one name you love can be hard enough as a parent, let alone 12. But this couple have revealed the unique monikers they gave to their bumper brood - and they all start with the letter A. 2 2 Karissa Collins, 42, from the US, went viral on TikTok after sharing the names of her family. In the clip, which has amassed over 10 million views, the mum stood with one of her youngest as they went through the whole family sharing their names, There was: Anchor, Anthem, Anderson, Answer, Aniston, Anisa, Angelie, Angel, Andre, Arrow and Armor. But after sharing the unique names people on TikTok weren't so sure what to make of them. Many thought the kids would grow up to be bullied because of their names, whilst others praised the mum for going outside the box with her choices. "They're going to get teased for those names later on, just cruel really," one person commented. "What's happening here? I had to listen again just to make sure I heard it right," a second wrote. "Bro just picked up a dictionary and started naming them in order," someone else joked. "Anchovies was in the bathroom during filming," another joked. Others shared some other name suggestions for the mum, poking fun at her seemingly random A-names. "Armadillo, Alopecia, Avocado," one said. Meanwhile, others suggested: "Ancestor, Ambulance, Alphabet, Acne, Algorithm." Not everyone hates the names though, as one person said: "I love them, stunning children too." "You have a beautiful family," another chimed in. This isn't the first time the mum has faced backlash online though, as trolls roasted her when she revealed she'd been pregnant 15 times since the age of 25 and has barely had a break from baby bumps in nearly two decades. One again posting on the account @TheCollinsKids, the mum stunned fans in May when she announced yet another pregnancy, calling it 'the best Mother's Day surprise.' Karissa and her husband, who've been married for 18 years, welcomed their first child back in their mid-20s and haven't looked back since. Karissa first became a mum at the age of 25, and has subsequently been pregnant when she was 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39 and 40. She's also suffered three miscarriages in between. Now, with over 700,000 followers tuning in for a glimpse into her busy, bustling household, Karissa is unapologetic about her life choices and even encourages other women to take the leap into big family life. She said: 'It's not that scary. I promise you will figure it out. And it honestly gets easier. You don't have to keep your hands to yourself! Have all the babies and live with no regrets.' But while many cheer her on from the side-lines, Karissa also faces brutal backlash from trolls who claim her lifestyle is harmful, not just to her, but to her kids. One commenter raged: 'This is not okay – you barely have enough time for each child to get your attention. It's not even funny anymore, I feel bad for the kids.' Another slammed: 'You're hurting your kids by continuing to take attention away from them. No human can give the same amount of love to 12 different kids unless they never sleep.' Others accused the couple of only having children for content, saying the older kids must be doing the bulk of the work around the house. Still, Karissa isn't fazed. For her, motherhood isn't just a lifestyle, it's a calling.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These 'Old Money' Names Embody the Affluent, Quiet Luxury Aesthetic
There's an old saying: money talks, but wealth whispers. Essentially, it insinuates that folks with 'new money' (i.e., the nouveau riche) are flashy and ostentatious with their wealth, sporting extravagant jewelry, flashy cars, and prominent designer labels so that everybody is well aware of their lofty financial status. But 'old money' — the families who have been unimaginably rich for generations — don't feel the need to flaunt it because, well, everybody already knows. And lately, social media (especially TikTok) has been blowing up with the 'old money' aesthetic, sometimes known as 'quiet luxury.' The idea is simple: understated elegance that exudes class and sophistication without screaming for attention. That same aesthetic translates beautifully to baby names. While baby names like Dior or Mercedes are giving in-your-face extravagance, old money baby names are more subtle; they sound more prestigious than pretentious. These timeless, classic baby names are less 'look at my Louis Vuitton' and more 'my parents pay $75K a year for my private elementary school tuition.' Old money names convey high class and high status — not so much trendy as steeped in tradition. Think of the Vanderbilts, the Astors, the Rockefellers, the Carnegies: old money baby names give a distinctive 'this museum/university/library is named after my great-grandfather' vibe. There are no cutesy or 'kreatyve' spellings with old money names, either; these are solid classics that will fit as well on a monogrammed school uniform as they will on the nameplate of an oil tycoon. However, many of these old money picks do lend themselves well to less formal-sounding nicknames in case your offspring desires a more casual vibe. Want even more formality? Combine two for the first and middle — like Brighton Conrad or Victoria Greer! Babies given these quiet luxury baby names were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, but they don't need to tell you that; if you know, you know. It's obvious, anyway — from the way they carry themselves, to their impeccable social graces, to the company they keep. Because kids from old money know that it's not the label that matters: it's the legacy. Read on for some of our favorite old money baby names with that distinctively luxurious 'rich kid' vibe. More from SheKnows A Top Baby Name Site's 'Playground Analysis' Just Revealed the 'Real' Most Popular Names of 2024 - & They Aren't What You Think Best of SheKnows At 19, I Broke Up With Social Media – & Chose Myself AP Scores Just Came Out — Here's What to Do If Your Teen's Upset About Theirs Celebrate Freedom With These Perfectly-Patriotic Americana Baby Names Imogen is a Shakespearean gem, created by the Bard himself for Cymbeline. It's believed to be a variant of the Celtic name Innogen, meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' This name carries an effortlessly-elegant, literary aura — the type of name you'd imagine belonging to a heroine in a classic English novel. Marshall started as an English occupational surname meaning 'horse servant' or 'keeper of horses,' derived from Old French mareschal. Over time, it evolved into a title of high office (think: military marshal) and a dignified given name with strong Southern old money ties. Schuyler is a gender-neutral pick of Dutch origin meaning 'scholar.' It arrived in America with Dutch settlers and became an influential surname, as in the prominent Schuyler family of early New York. Its understated intellectual vibe and historical roots lend it quiet prestige. You could spell it the more phonetic way for English-speakers — Skyler — but it doesn't quite have the same aristocratic ring to it that way. Conrad is a powerful German name meaning 'brave counsel,' used by Holy Roman Emperors and German nobility throughout the centuries. It carries a serious, weighty feel. Greer just sounds sophisticated, like someone you'd meet at a posh boarding school favored by the who's-who. Surprisingly, it has the same meaning as Gregory — alert or watchful — because it stems from the same root name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios). That transferred into the Scottish surname Gregor, which then morphed into Greer. The more you know! Since it's a surname, it can be used for any gender, but tends to lean feminine in the present day. Felix comes from Latin meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate,' and it has been used as a given name since Roman times. Its crisp, international sound and classic meaning make it a name that transcends trends while still feeling distinguished. An aristocratic and refined choice, Katherine — most often associated with the Greek καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure' — has the advantage of multiple nicknames to fit whatever personality your Katherine turns out to have. Kat, Katy, Kathy, Kath, Kate … or you could soften its presence a bit by spelling it with a C, as in Catherine. Parker began as an English surname meaning 'keeper of the park.' It was originally an occupational name for gamekeepers on noble estates. Today, it feels fresh and rooted all at the same time, and works seamlessly as a unisex choice with an upper-crust prep-school vibe. If you're looking for a feminine name with a strong and regal feel, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Victoria. Its meaning (victory, of course!) is clear, and its royal, upper-crust association is unmistakable thanks to the long reign of Queen Victoria. Whether it's spelled with one L or two, Phillip is derived from the Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), and it has a very unique meaning: 'friend of (or fond of) horses.' It has been used widely throughout history by Macedonian, French, and Spanish kings, and most recently showed up in British royalty by way of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Its deep roots give it a strong, formal feel. Penelope is a timeless Greek name meaning 'weaver.' In mythology, Penelope was the clever and faithful wife of Odysseus, weaving by day and undoing her work by night to keep suitors at bay. Its combination of mythological strength and vintage charm give it a refined and elegant feel. Wells is a sleek, polished English surname with a quite simple meaning: 'spring' or 'stream.' It evokes images of grand countryside estates and is often seen as an understated, stylish choice among modern old-money families. Sloane is an Irish surname meaning 'raider,' though its current reputation is anything but rough. In Britain, the term 'Sloane Ranger' describes the classic old-money set around Sloane Square in London, cementing its posh reputation. It's sleek, modern, and quietly powerful. Hudson is an English surname meaning 'son of Hudde,' with Hudde being a medieval nickname for Hugh or Richard. It carries an outdoorsy, rugged sophistication thanks to namesakes like the Hudson River, yet maintains an urbane, tailored edge. You could also go with Judson, though we think that leans a little more neo-cowboy. Warren is an English surname that gets it roots from the Norman French word warrene, meaning a park or enclosure for animals. It's also the name of famous financier Warren Buffett, which lends a prestigious association. Warrick or Warwick are two possible alternatives that share a similar vibe. While Whitney skews mostly female these days, it can be — and has been — used as a male or a female name. It comes from the Old English phrase for 'white island,' and carries an association with the famous Whitney Museum of American Art, founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. In America, we favor Pierce; in British, it's more typically seen as Piers. Regardless, this strong name comes from the Medieval form of Peter, meaning 'rock.' Sabine is a French and German name derived from the ancient Italian Sabines, meaning 'a Sabine woman.' Its continental flair and rarity in the U.S. give it an effortlessly-chic, European old-money feel. It reminds us of Sabrina, but fancier. Tierney is an Irish surname meaning 'lord.' Though it's rare as a first name, its strong yet approachable sound — and association with powerful Irish clans — makes it an unexpected yet refined choice. The lovely Margot (remember, don't pronounce the T!) is the French short form of another classy name: Margaret. It's an old name that was popular in the 1930s, nearly dropped off the charts for about 50 years, and is now experiencing a huge surge in popularity; from 2013 to now, it has gone from #943 on the list of most popular baby names to #193. Gregory comes from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' It has a long ecclesiastical history with multiple saints and popes, giving it a dignified, scholarly bearing that feels quietly influential rather than flashy. Adelaide is a regal name of German origin meaning 'noble kind.' It was borne by Queen Adelaide, wife of Britain's King William IV, and the city in Australia was named in her honor. Elegant, vintage, and noble, it's the epitome of refined femininity — and practically screams 'old money.' Brighton is an English place name meaning 'bright town.' Known as a stylish seaside resort favored by British aristocracy for centuries, Brighton carries a breezy sophistication with an undercurrent of old-world glamour. Cecelia (or Cecilia) comes from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind.' Despite its not-so-spectacular meaning, the name evokes grace and sophistication thanks to Saint Cecilia, patron of music. Its melodic sound gives it a timeless, vintage charm. Chauncey is an English surname and given name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Norman place name. In the U.S., it was favored among patrician families in the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it an old-school prep feel that exudes quiet status. Morgan is Welsh, meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea circle.' Originally masculine, it has become widely used for all genders. Its Celtic roots, sleek sound, and banking dynasty associations lend it an undeniably powerful old-money vibe. Winston is an English name meaning 'wine's town,' but its association with the great Sir Winston Churchill lends it an upper-crust air. It feels impeccably polished and intellectual, yet grounded. Charlotte is the French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man.' It has long been used by royalty, most notably Queen Charlotte of England (and now, Princess Charlotte too!). Today it remains a classic, with its soft, elegant sound and royal pedigree. Plus, it has lots of cute nicknames like Charlie, Carly, and Lottie. Camden is a Scottish surname meaning 'winding valley,' but it also evokes the artsy-yet-posh neighborhood of Camden in London. It's polished, stylish, and works well for either gender, though it leans masculine in the U.S. Corinne is the French form of the Greek name Korinna, meaning 'maiden.' It was popularized in the English-speaking world by Madame de Staël's 1807 novel Corinne. Its gentle, lyrical sound and French origin give it a sophisticated allure. Forbes is a Scottish surname meaning 'field' or 'district.' As a given name, it exudes old-money vibes thanks to its use among powerful banking and publishing families. It's rare and a little formal-sounding as a first name, lending an exclusive feel. Meredith is a Welsh name meaning 'great ruler' or 'protector of the sea.' Originally used for boys, it has shifted to almost entirely feminine in modern usage — in the U.S., at least. Preston is an English surname meaning 'priest's town.' It carries a stately, collegiate feel — think sprawling green campuses, ivy-covered stone buildings, and crisp tailored blazers. Grant is a Scottish surname meaning 'great' or 'large.' Its straightforward strength and historical use as both surname and given name give it a solid, commanding presence. (If you've ever seen the classic movie Overboard, you might remember that it featured a wealthy character named Grant Stayton III!) Claire is the French form of Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' Its crisp, simple elegance has made it a timeless classic across generations and social classes, but it always retains an air of graceful sophistication.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Our daughters are named Kyle and Cameran. People are often confused, but we don't care.
We went traditional with our first son's name, but chose unisex names for both daughters and our second son. Our daughters are Kyle and Cameran, and our second son is Brooks, yes, with an "s" at the end. I'll never know how life would have been different if we'd gone traditional, and I don't care. "We aren't even Irish," my Sicilian grandmother said as we perused baby names for our third child. Naming a tiny human is difficult because it's a name they'll wear for their entire lives, and everyone has an opinion. In truth, I was just humoring her. Looking through names wasn't necessary because my husband and I had already picked one for our daughter: Kyle—a traditionally Irish name that we'd chosen for my husband and my grandmother's husband, both partly Irish. "Kyle," she said, and threw her hands in the air. "It means handsome." I understood what really bothered her was not the origin of the name we'd chosen, but the traditional gender associated with it. I countered, saying, "It means 'narrow' or 'straight' and it's a unisex name. Her full name will be Kyle Marie." "Why can't it just be something simple?" my grandmother asked in a final plea. "People will get confused and think she's a boy. You already have a Cameran for a girl. Isn't that enough?" Several months later, despite my grandmother's protests and warnings, we sat in the hospital room and informed the woman who came to fill out the birth certificate of our child's name. I suppose I should have known when she said, "Kyle or Kylie," that confusion would color my little girl's name for years to come. While I adore my daughters' names, Cameran and Kyle, they have not come without consequence. "Hi, I'm calling with Kyle's test results," the pediatrician's office would say. "He does not have the flu." They hadn't looked at her chart. "She," I said more often than I care to count. "I thought you had two boys," another mother said when my girls' names were announced at a school event, and they stood up. The most frustrating part was not the mistakes. I understood those because I knew I had gone against the norm and broken tradition. It was people's constant need to fix what was not broken. "Kyle" became "Kylie," as in, "You are Kylie's mother." People often attempted to correct what I'm sure they thought must have been a typo. When I gave birth to my son, the confusion continued. "Brooks," my grandmother said, "sounds like a girl's name." Here we go again, I remember thinking. My husband, who was deeply involved with helping choose all of our kids' names, liked Brooks because it belonged to the NHL player, Brooks Laich. He was not only a famous hockey player but also good citizen. In 2010, Laich pulled over to help a woman change her flat tire after coming off a playoff series loss. To my husband, a college hockey player, this act of kindness meant more than Laich's NHL status, which was a big part of why we chose the name for our son. As Brooks got older, the confusion continued. Brook, people would say, sure, they'd heard the name wrong. Even the act of dropping the "s" from his name did not help quell their need to make sense of a "girl" name for a boy. We were back to where we had been with his sisters. I suppose we understood the confusion. We had created it. I guess we could have gone the traditional route we had with our oldest, Zachary. No one ever confused him for a girl and attempted to correct his name. In truth, I have wondered what doctor's appointments and school events would have looked like if we'd gone with more traditionally feminine names like Taylor and Olivia instead of Cameran and Kyle. If Brooks had been Steven or Matthew, would things have gone differently? I will never know. I also realize that I simply don't care—I never did. I continue to correct people, in the kindest way possible, though I have stopped justifying my choice with, "Yes, we like boy names for girls and girl names for boys," or "I understand, Kyle is a traditionally male name." After all, while Kyle is predominantly used for boys, it is unisex, as is Brooks. Now that our kids are older, ranging from 12 to 20, I know we picked the names that best represent them, whether it's traditional or not, and I'm more than OK with that. Read the original article on Business Insider
The Guardian
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ben Affleck has dated more Jennifers than there are famous Rebeccas. It's time for us to rise up
As someone from a big family who has a lot of procreation-aged friends, not a week goes by without the announcement of a new baby joining us. I love it, of course, and I'll always give the baby its first 'Like'. My favourite part, however, besides the miracle of newborn life etc, is finding out what those people have called the child. I want to know all the names. I'll click on the baby announcements of people I know, people I don't know, and I'll definitely click on a birth announcement from a celebrity, even if I've never heard their name before. It might surprise you to learn that I am not in the habit of judging these names, though. This is for two reasons – one, I'm a bogan from regional Queensland, I've heard names you can't even imagine. And two, I have sympathy for the job! I would personally find it really difficult to bestow a name on a tiny creature that you've just met. Do you want the name to be unique or normal? Classic? Classic like how – popular or old lady name from the 50s? What if it's the name of a sociopath? What if it's the name of a real estate agent? What does the name mean to you and your entire family, but also your ancestors? What does the name mean according to websites with lists like 500-top-cool-baby-names-for-boys-who-love-their-mamas? What if you named your child something equivalent to Skibidi Toilet without knowing? What is Skibidi Toilet? What if the name helps them get bullied? What if, even worse, the name has zero impact? And on and on. So I don't judge my parents for naming me Rebecca. Even though my three brothers' names all start with M, and Rebecca famously starts with R. Even though it's so common and boring, they could have at least given me Ursula as a middle name and made me 'R. U. Shaw', an instant laugh. But I'll get over it. This past week, I started to receive a few strange messages from people I know. Messages like 'Umm … did you secretly make a TV show?' with a photo of the credits of a TV show and the name REBECCA SHAW listed as co-creator. While I appreciate these people thinking highly enough of me to imagine a world where I made a TV show without talking and posting about it every second of my life, I unfortunately did not make a show, secretly or otherwise. I can understand the confusion – the show in question is Adults, a new (very funny!) ensemble comedy that is described as a gen z vibes Broad City. That is a concept and project that it makes perfect sense for me to be involved with (except that I am old). But in this case it was not me – Adults was made by the bizarro world Rebecca Shaw, who I have encountered before. (In this case 'bizarro world' means she is funny, talented, works in a similar field but in America, and is far more productive.) This is not my first encounter with a more famous Rebecca Shaw. For my entire adult life I have been sent photos of books in secondhand stores by the very prolific author Rebecca Shaw, who wrote a successful series of gentle novels called things like A Country Affair and Trouble in the Village. For a long time, when you Googled the name Rebecca Shaw, she was the main Rebecca Shaw. Then, for a time when you Googled Rebecca Shaw, her description (and the fact she had died in 2015) would come up but with a photo of me. We all know that Juliet (from Romeo and Juliet) once asked, 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet', but it's easy for her to say – Juliet has a cool unique name. In my grade 10 maths class, there were literally FIVE Rebeccas. Then, my first girlfriend was Rebecca (luckily already went by Becky), and she went on to date another Rebecca. The overpopulation of Rebeccas would be OK if it wasn't in such stark difference to the conversely small amount of famous women named Rebecca. We do not have proper A-list representation and it is weird. According to anecdotal evidence and my not continuing maths after grade 10, about 40% of white women with boring names born in the 80s are called Rebecca. Yet, can you think of a current A-list star that is named Rebecca? The other white-lady-no-imagination names in my cohort are ones like Sarah, Jennifer, Jessica, Rachel. I can name at least four currently very famous women with each of those names off the top of my head. Ben Affleck has dated more Jennifers than there are famous Rebeccas. Of course there have been some notable Rebeccas throughout history and in pop culture. The book Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Rebecca Romijn. Rebecca Black. Bec Hewitt. Bec Hewitt's wedding poem to Lleyton Hewitt. That's a thin list for such a popular name. It just feels like at the moment, and actually maybe forever, Rebeccas are flopping. Instead of standing out, we have gone with infiltration into the population. We are everywhere you look … except on lists of celebrities and people with influence. We have a couple of exciting rising Rebeccas – for example, Rebecca Hall and Rebecca Ferguson are both extremely talented, very beautiful actors who are starring in more and more high-profile movies. Bizarro World Rebecca Shaw is obviously killing it. But we need more, to shore up the ranks. We need Rebeccas to rise up, to break out, to become stars. If it's too late for us, and it may be, we need a new generation of possibly powerful Rebeccas. So I'll keep clicking on your baby announcements, crossing my fingers for a Rebecca to pin my hopes on. Rebecca Shaw is a writer based in Sydney
