Name games are a fun and meaningful way to celebrate at a baby shower, adding a personal touch that honors the little one on the way. We have compiled and created some baby shower games that center around baby names, and some more ideas for your party! → full article
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Trending Names for 2025 - Discover the most popular baby names of the year and up-and-coming name trends to watch.
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When it comes to online security, your password is your first line of defense. Yet many people still rely on easily guessable information to secure their most sensitive accounts, especially names! But using names in passwords can leave you vulnerable to hackers, scams, and identity theft. → full article
It is a common trend in baby naming, particularly in 2025, to hit up our own family trees and use names of our ancestral mothers, whether using the exact name or a variation of it. → full article
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Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is a grandfather! The Jimmy Kimmel Live host shared the new during his show last night, revealing that his daughter Katie Kimmel and her husband Will Logsdon welcomed their first baby. → full article
Actor Ben Savage is going to be a dad! The actor, most notably known for his role as Cory Matthews on the ‘90s TV series Boy Meets World, announced that he and his wife Tessa Angermeier are excepting their first baby together. → full article
In February, reality star Sammi Giancola announced that she and her partner Justin May were expecting their first baby together. Now, the Jersey Shore star, known by her nickname Sammi Sweetheart, has revealed the sex of the couple’s baby. → full article
Reality star Jeremiah Duggar has grown his family! The 19 Kids and Counting star and his wife Hannah Wissmann announced the birth of their third baby together. “We are overjoyed.”
In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared two pictures of their newborn, who was born on May 13th. → full article
Actress Taylour Paige-Angulo is a mom! The Trainer star announced the birth of her first baby with her husband Rivington Angulo on Instagram. The new mom also shared the sex of the couple’s baby. → full article
