The responsibility of naming a baby can weigh heavy on new or soon-to-be parents. They'll be choosing a name that their tiny bundle of joy will carry - most likely - through the rest of their lives. So, when it comes to picking a name, and agreeing to it with your partner, it isn't a task to be taken lightly.
Names, like many things in life, go in trends but the ultimate choice is down to individual preference. Sometimes influenced by family names, perhaps by celebrity role models or just a name that takes your fancy, there's a lot to be taken into account. Do the initials spell out something you'd rather not have associated with your child, is the moniker going to be "too popular" or is it too unique that people might have trouble pronouncing or spelling it?
If you're having a baby in 2023 and struggling for inspiration, Sophie Kihm, baby name expert and Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry, has shared 50 names and, according to a report in the Mirror, they "should be on your radar" this year.
