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People Wish Parents Went Back To The Good Old Boring Names After Seeing These 67 Abominations

Naming a child comes with an incredible amount of pressure. There are so many factors that parents have to consider. And after they’ve decided on something, they just have to hope that their child likes it once they’re old enough to form their own opinions. But when in doubt, it’s…

Bored Panda · Jul 15

America's twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families

America's housing and childcare shortages are converging into a single affordability crisis with major macroeconomic consequences.

Fortune · May 3

9 Parenting Apps That Collect More Data Than You Realize

Parenting in the digital age often means leaning on technology to help juggle busy schedules, track milestones, and keep kids entertained. But behind the convenience of these apps lurks a hidden cost that many parents overlook: the sheer volume of data they quietly harvest.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 17, 2025

Baby names going extinct in 2024 include Michelle and Amanda - is your name on the list?

These names have all fallen sharply down the rankings and out of fashion in the last couple of years with parents choosing different names for their new arrivals.

GoodToKnow · Jan 25, 2024

These 40 Baby Names Are So Unpopular In The U.S. That They Are Going “Extinct” In 2024

Latest research gives us a glimpse into which baby names aren’t that popular among parents anymore. The post These 40 Baby Names Are So Unpopular In The U.S. That They Are Going “Extinct” In 2024 first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 23, 2024

Nicknames’ were 2023’s biggest baby name trend - here’s the most popular short baby names of the year

"Nicknames are the new full names"

GoodToKnow · Dec 25, 2023

Hispanic Names 2023: Olivia and Mateo Were the Most Popular for Babies in the U.S. This Year

Latin roots are behind the popularity of many names in the U.S. The trend is also linked to TV shows and movies

Latin Times · Dec 16, 2023

The most popular baby names of 2023 so far

Liam is no longer the most popular baby name for boys

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

The most popular baby names of 2023 so far

Liam is no longer the most popular baby name for boys

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

The most popular baby names of 2023 so far

Liam is no longer the most popular baby name for boys

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023