Celebrity Baby News: Holly Valance and Nick Candy
Actress Holly Valance, and her husband Nick Candy, welcomed their first child a few days ago, and have named their daughter Luka Violet Toni. The middle name Toni is in honour of Nick’s late father,...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Mary Coustas and George Betsis
Actress and comedian Mary Coustas and her husband George Betsis welcomed their daughter Jamie on November 28. In August, Mary went public about her long struggle with infertility, involving IVF...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Rugby Babies
Rugby league legend Mal Meninga, and his wife Amanda, welcomed their son Elijah Henry Brooklyn on February 14. Mal has two adult children from his first marriage, while Amanda has a son from a...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Allannah Zitserman and Stavros Kazantzidis
Film makers Allannah Zitserman and Stavros Kazantzidis welcomed their daughter Lula Ophelia on March 7. Lula Kazantzidis joined big sister Mila, aged 2. Allannah and Stavros are award-winning film...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Casey Tutungi and Bridget Ure
Former Australian rules footballer Casey Tutungi, and his fiancee Bridget Ure, welcomed their first child on November 28, and have named their daughter Asta. Casey used to play for Geelong’s VFL side,...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Gemma Ward and David Letts
Supermodel and actress Gemma Ward, and her partner David Letts, recently welcomed their first child and have reportedly named their daughter Naia. Nai’a is a Hawaiian name meaning “dolphin”, and as...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Clint Newton and Carly Shelmerdine
NRL star Clint Newton, and his partner Carly Shelmerdine, welcomed their first child seven weeks ago, and have named their daughter Hope. Although Clint and Carly had chosen the name in advance, it...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Adams Hills and Ali McGregor
Comedian Adam Hills, and his wife Ali McGregor, welcomed their daughter Maisie Grace at the end of November. Maisie Hills joins big sister Beatrice “Bebe“, aged 3. Adam has been working in stand-up...
View ArticleReview of The Baby Name Wizard
Laura Wattenberg is the author of The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby, first published in 2005. If you recall, this is Swistle’s favourite baby naming...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Hayden Ballantyne and Alyssa Hennessy
AFL footballer Hayden Ballantyne, and his partner Alyssa Hennessy, welcomed their daughter Avery on December 8. Alyssa has a young daughter named Avarna from a previous relationship. Hayden started...
View ArticleThe People’s Choice of Girls Names – 2
Here are ten names for girls which have been often searched for to reach my blog. I chose names that aren’t in the Top 100, and come from a range of origins. Anouk Dutch and French short form of Anna....
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Jacinta Allan and Yorick Piper
Labor MP for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, and her husband, union official Yorick Piper, welcomed their son Cormac Kevin on December 17. Cormac weighed 4.2 kg (just over 9lb), and is a little brother...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Celebrity Baby Round-Up
Former AFL footballer Brenton Sanderson, and his wife Veronika, recently welcomed their daughter Kristina Eva. Brenton is currently senior coach at the Adelaide Crows. Basketball player Matt Knight,...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Rove McManus and Tasma Walton
Comedian and television host Rove McManus, and his wife, actress Tasma Walton, welcomed their first child on December 16, and have named their daughter Ruby Aurelia. Ruby McManus weighed 2.74 kg (5lb...
View ArticleThe People’s Choice of Boys Names
A selection of boys names that have been searched for several times to reach the blog. I chose names from different backgrounds that aren’t on the Top 100. Ari This little name has several origins. It...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Clive and Anna Palmer
Billionaire MP Clive Palmer, and his wife Anna, welcomed their second daughter together on December 18 and named her Lucy Diamond Stelina Mary Anna Nancy. Lucy Palmer joins big sister Mary, aged 5....
View ArticleName Update: Nameless No Longer
Nina wrote in to the blog because she and her husband Hamish had a six-week-old baby daughter who still didn’t have a name, and the date for registration was growing closer each day. Nina had her...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Zoe Tuckwell-Smith and Damon Gameau
Actress Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, and her partner, actor Damon Gameau, welcomed their first child last November, and have named their daughter Velvet. Velvet Gameau’s birth and name were announced on...
View ArticleCelebrity Baby News: Manly Babies
Two players from the NRL’s Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles have recently welcomed daughters. Kieran Foran, and his partner Rebecca Pope, welcomed their first child today, and have named their daughter...
View ArticleVote for Your Favourite Celebrity Baby Names
These are the celebrity baby names of 2013 which were deemed to be “perfect” by the voting public. However, only one girl and boy can win, so you must judge the best of the perfect. It seemed to be a...
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