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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Julia Banim

'I'm considering a very popular baby name for my son - but I fear I'll regret it'

As stressful as it can be to fall in love with an unusual baby name, having your heart set on a popular name can be just as anxiety-inducing, as one dad-to-be knows all too well.

He and his wife are currently preparing to welcome their son to the world, and have both found themselves smitten with a name that's regularly topped lists for many years.

The name in question is Liam, an Irish variation of the British name William, which means "guardian". In November, Liam was ranked in 25th place on a list of the top 100 baby boys' names of 2022, making it a firm favourite among parents.

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