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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Excited couple sparks outrage over their newborn son's bizarre name: ‘You guys owe him an apology'
You named him, what? Deciding on what to name a baby is one of the most difficult decisions parents have to make because once that name is solidified — that kid is stuck with it for the rest of their lives, unless they legally change it. One couple excitedly took to TikTok to reveal what they named their newborn baby — and the internet is up in arms about it. The duo (@rissquan21) often posts videos of their adorable family to their social media page. One of their most recent videos — which has garnered over 2 million views — revealed their third baby's name in a clever way. 'Baby boy's name is…' teased the mama while holding her little bundle of joy. '3, 2, 1,' the couple said in unison as little marbles in a heart-shaped piñata dropped to eventually show a picture of the adorable babe along with silver text that spelled out his name: Secure Arris Roberts. Although no one should judge a name chosen for a baby — that's exactly what thousands of people did in the comment section of the viral video. 'Until he becomes insecure.' 'Sometimes I think y'all forget you are naming future adults.' 'What's wrong with parents these days?' 'This can't be right.' 'Secure? You guys owe him an apology.' In a follow-up video, the couple provided context on why they chose this unusual name. 'We decided to keep the theme of S.A.R,' the mom said. 'S names, strong for daddy,' the father jumped in and said. 'We wanted to go for something unique — a name that pretty much not many people in this world has,' the father added. The mom explained that dad came up with the first name, and she came up with the middle name. Although this couple is getting a lot of heat for their name choice — they're not the only ones picking obscure names for their little ones. Serial killer baby names seem to be on the rise. According to BabyCentre UK and its Top 100 Baby Names of 2025, parents are looking to the accused con artist Anna Delvey and mass murderer Ted Bundy for name inspo. '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.' 'It's a fascinating lens on how culture shapes language, and by extension, baby names,' she added.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘The audacity' people cry as parents reveal third baby's ‘terrible' name he ‘will definitely change'
FINDING the perfect moniker for your baby can be a challenge, especially if you're not sure if you want to go the traditional route or opt for something more unique. This couple certainly decided to go for the latter approach when picking the name for their third tot - however, the rather unusual choice certainly hasn't become a hit online. 2 2 The loving duo, who regularly post wholesome content on their Riss-Quan page, are already parents to two kids. However, recently, the pair welcomed another little addition to their growing family. The newborn joined the family earlier this summer and he's already stolen the hearts of thousands on TikTok. But it wasn't until a few days ago that the parents finally revealed his bizarre moniker, which has since gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Sharing the news on social media in a video that's amassed close to 3million views, the mum could be seen holding the little on, while the dad was responsible for the big reveal. The slightly awkward reveal included the hubby holding a heart-shaped box filled with hundreds of clear orbs that were covering the moniker. As they slowly dropped out of the container one by one, the parents could be seen excited, ready for the big reveal. The video also had to be sped up to make the process quicker. But once the glass orbs were finally out, a photo of the newborn appeared, alongside his name - Secure. 'It's not a name. But to each his own' Unfortunately for the parents-of-three, the name has been brutally mocked since being shared online. Parents warned 3 common summer foods are dangerous to toddlers - and eating a specific fruit can cause nasty sunburn As well as racking up over 2.8million views, the clip has won almost 140k likes and 1,398 comments - all just in three days. One horrified viewer said: ''They be calling anything as names to kids these days.'' ''What wrong with parents these days?'' another was baffled. 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. Someone else was convinced the little one would not grow to appreciate the moniker either. ''Don't worry he will change that name.'' ''Poor baby when he starts school he's going to be teased,'' wrote a concerned TikToker, as others wondered where the parents found ''the audacity'' to name him secure. ''Until he becomes insecure,'' another chimed in.
The National
02-07-2025
- The National
Best photos of July 2: Wildfires in Latakia to a Muharram mourning procession in Baghdad
Favourite place in UAE: Al Rams pearling village What one book should everyone read: Any book written before electricity was invented. When a writer willingly worked under candlelight, you know he/she had a real passion for their craft Your favourite type of pearl: All of them. No pearl looks the same and each carries its own unique characteristics, like humans Best time to swim in the sea: When there is enough light to see beneath the surface
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
I see in real time the perceptions of people change when they realise I am blind
What does the word disability mean to you? To me, it is a part of who I am. It is not all of me, and it does not define me, but it is a part of me. It makes up my experiences, my perspective and gives me a unique understanding of how the world works. If we take all emotion out of it and focus solely on the facts, my eyes do not have the ability to work, leaving them disabled. Medically and literally, that is the fact of the matter. But why is this such a taboo subject? Why are we running away from the facts? Maybe it is because we don't know what to do when someone is not the same and most of us humans fear the unknown. What if I told you that people with disabilities were proud of their difference? It is added on to the list of traits/descriptors of ourselves: brown hair, white skin and blue eyes that don't work. READ MORE It is trendy to be low maintenance or completely self sufficient – so what happens when you have a disability, but you also wish to be independent? Take me, for example; I live out of my family home and pretty much run my house myself and am working full time. On the rare occasion I need to ask my boyfriend to help me with something, it kills me. This does not include the times I ask him to do the bins – this is a blue job that I technically could do, but as I said, it's a blue job! While I am so proud of my disability, and actually am so proud of my eyes for going through all they have gone through, I am also terrified of 'looking blind' in public. Every time I leave the house, there are voices in my head saying that my shoes don't match, my makeup is smudged, there is a stain on my shirt, etc. Of course, I take a lot of measures to ensure that this does not happen, but as I can't visually confirm this to myself, I find it hard to reassure the voices. How can I be so proud of something, but also so scared to fit the stereotype of the same thing? This is a question I do not have the answer to, despite all of the soul searching. We are getting more used to celebrating difference and honouring imperfections as a nation, but, yet, for those of us who live differently with disabilities, there is a heavy undertone which carries the burden of stereotypes. [ 'I am able to cook a three-course meal for multiple people, but cannot find my lip balm' Opens in new window ] Is this because the stereotypes of people with disabilities are often unrealistic, or very intense? We can solve all of the world's economic and mathematical problems in a matter of minutes, our emotions are heightened so we know you are sad before you do, and we all crave danger because of an addiction to adrenalin. While some of these may be true and there is nothing wrong with that, not everyone with a disability fits that mould. What about those of us who don't consider their disability to be a superpower, but equally don't view it negatively? We go about our days working and learning like the rest of you but we just do things differently. If I wear sunglasses I don't look blind. Even with my guide dog, apparently. I know this because, on more than one occasion, I have been asked if I am walking the dog for 'my blind friend', or I have overheard a child ask 'is that lady blind?' to which the adult replied 'no, no' in horror. None of these people did anything wrong and both were very respectful, but I do find it fascinating that since I have lost all of my sight – so am more blind than ever – I come across as sighted. What is even more fascinating is people's reaction when they realise I am, in fact, a walking, talking, blind person, out in public – on my own! I have said before that one of my favourite parts about having a disability is making other people squirm and double take; and this was definitely true when those around me realised I was blind, but wearing a matching workout set and holding a hot coffee – all on my own. I see in real time the perceptions and opinions of people change when they realise I am blind: as if before they met me they thought blind people were something else, something less. I wonder if society hadn't painted these specific stereotypes of people with disabilities, would we be seen differently? Would it be less awkward in work when someone discloses a disability? I can't speak for everyone with a disability, but I do know that many of us feel we are most proud of something society fears. If we do not fit the mould, people don't know what to do with us. How do we deal with someone who can't see, but is very intelligent but also can't play the piano and sing like an angel? How do we deal with an autistic person who hates maths? Big questions with simple answers: ask the person to find out. If you have a disability, I hope you are proud of it. I hope you learn to love it. I hope you surround yourself with people who want all of you and not just the parts equal to theirs. I hope we can all learn to judge less. I hope we will have open minds as we go through life and develop big, genuine hearts. I hope we can create a world where differences are seen as they are; nothing more, nothing to be ashamed of.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mum-to-be accused of ‘inviting harassment' with baby name people say will make her daughter's life ‘so much harder'
FINDING the perfect name for your little one isn't always easy, especially if you don't want to give them something too popular. But that's exactly where some parents go wrong, at least that's the sister-in-law of one mum might think. She recently took to Reddit to slam her her brother's beau and soon-to-be mum for the unique name she's set on. "The word Sugar has a special meaning in their relationship that I won't get into so they want to name their daughter Sugar," she revealed. "Everyone in our family has been telling her this is a bad idea and suggesting more conventional names but she insists that it should at least be something sugar-themed," she added. But even after sharing some other name suggestions, including Honey, Dulcie, and more, the mum still wouldn't budge. After sharing the situation on social media, Reddit users were shocked by the unique name. One said: "Are we sure she's not naming a dog?" And others said the name was simply "inviting harassment" and would "lead to bullying" for the kid. "Why can't sugar be a cute family nickname, but give the poor kid a proper name," another suggested. "Just because sugar has some meaning to them doesn't mean they should brand a child with that," someone else said. "Name her a nice name and then call her sugar as a nickname as a baby. Sounds selfish to me," they added. But this isn't the first time a baby name has caused a stir on Reddit, as another mum was slammed for the unique moniker she gave to her first born The mum's 29-year-old sister explained that she was "genuinely happy" for her sister, who "had a rough couple of years." However, this did not stop her from sharing her rather harsh reaction to her new niece's name. ccording to the Redditor, her sister had opted to call the baby M'leigha Seraphynne. She said that her sister "insists" that the name is pronounced Mah-lay-uh Seraphine. Her sister revealed her reasoning, explaining that 'normal names are boring, and my daughter deserves to stand out.' "She looked hurt and asked why I didn't like it, so I, probably too bluntly, said: 'Because it sounds like a WiFi password,'" she wrote. The poster explained that her sister "immediately got defensive" and called her "judgmental and unsupportive." According to her sister, nobody else had a problem with the unique name. 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.
