If your name is Karen, you may be saddened to discover the once-popular girl's name is set to become extinct in just a few years. Or on the flipside, perhaps you're ecstatic that your name has suddenly become a little more unusual and rare. Oh and don't have a flock of mum's in the park shouting 'KARENNNN!' after their mischevious toddler attempts to wander. Yep, the name Karen is set to become extinct, as mums are no longer...

1) Naomi "How having a emergency c-section is literally debilitating for the first few months and how much you of a difference having a good strong support system at home makes. Also how important it is to get out and meet other mums!" 2) Vicky 'How naturally being a mummy comes to you when you've had zero experience with newborn babies. When I was pregnant I always thought 'how do you look after a baby' but it did...

Summer is fast approaching, the days are getting longer, the evenings are lighter and the sunflowers are blooming (apparently!). So whether you're expecting in the next couple of months or just looking for some sunny inspiration for your new baby, look no further. A seasonally-themed list is always helpful, so we've compiled a range of more unconventional summer names you won't have thought, combined with the more popular...

1) Angel If you like this angelic girls name but worry that it may spur some teasing, how about opting for one of its lengthier versions Angelica or Angelina? 2) Balthazar If you’re after a boys name that’s a bit more unusual, this could be perfect. Another of the three wise men’s names, Balthazar can be adorably shortened to ‘Baz’. 3) Belle 'Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?' Give yourself a subtle...

1) Aubin Is a maculine French name which is a variant of Albin. It is from the Latin albinus meaning white or bright like wintery snow and crisp morning light. 2) Elsa Elsa is a Hebrew name meaning joyful. How could we do a winter baby name list without including the name of the infamous princess from Frozen? 3) Christian This a Latin baby name relating to the religion. It is quite obvious why this is wintery as...

1) Adelia Adelia is a name of Germanic origin which means 'nobility'. Adelia is also the name of a flowering plant and of an opera by Donizetti. ...

Choosing a baby name can lead to a massive amount of pressure. Is it popular enough? Too popular? Does it roll off the tongue and does your partner like it? Does it go with their surname and heaven forbid it's not on the list of monikers mums are now AVOIDING due to their new, accidental meanings. To throw another spanner in the works, it turns out that a bunch of well-loved names come with slightly unfair...