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Daily Mirror
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Hannah Van De Peer & Zahna Eklund

Mum defends naming her daughter after Disney character despite family disapproval

When it comes to choosing a name for your child, it's not unusual to take inspiration from films, TV shows, or books that might have had a lasting impact on your life.

After former Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury recently welcomed their daughter Bambi, many other parents who also named their children after Disney characters have been sharing the stories behind their kids' names.

One mum, Becky Roberts, said she picked a Disney-themed name for her daughter after sitting down to watch some films she'd bought for her little one while she was pregnant, as she "fell in love" with the name Kiara - which is the name of Simba's daughter in The Lion King sequel, The Liong King II: Simba's Pride.

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