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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Zahna Eklund

'I want to name my twins after Harry Potter characters - but some say it's cruel'

Some new parents have baby names picked out for years before they welcome a little one into the world, and for others, the naming process takes a little bit more thought.

And while inspiration can come from a number of different places, it's important to think about how your child might be perceived by others if they end up being named after a hugely popular fictional character.

One dad-to-be has sparked debate on Reddit after he claimed he was thinking of naming his children after Harry Potter characters, especially as he had already spoken to his wife about the idea - who had expressed her disapproval.

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