In a world overflowing with Charlottes and Charlies, Oscars and Olivers, choosing a baby name is an impossible task.
In the lead-up to having a child, there is no shortage of battle-weary parents who will pull you aside to whisper of the dangers that lie ahead. You hear about the sleepless nights and constant exhaustion, how major mental breakdowns will be offset by tiny joys. There will be tears, they tell you, and tantrums too, but when they smile, it’s all worth it, etc.
Without fail, Charlotte and Oliver come out on top; in fact, those two names have been voted most popular 10 years running. Go to any park near your house and there will be multiple annoyed parents screaming at several Olivers to leave all the Charlottes alone. Now we have parents who have never been to France naming their daughter Margeaux or throwing in extra letters so little Allex feels special.
Then comes the veto power that turns every conversation into a prolonged negotiation. Unfortunately, each party has a right to red-line names that trigger an averse reaction or remind you of someone you hate.You might think Zoe is a nice name, but did you know that your partner went to school with a Zoe who was mean to them 15 years ago?
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