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Old-Fashioned And Fabulous: 55 Baby Names Making A Comeback In 2025

Old-Fashioned And Fabulous: 55 Baby Names Making A Comeback In 2025

Vintage black and white photograph of a baby girl sitting on an animal skin rug, with a teddy bear and toys, circa 1910. If you’re looking for a baby name that’s timeless and stylish, vintage baby names are showing no sign of slowing in popularity. But they’re not particularly overdone, either. A research team from Go Au Pair analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), comparing the top 100 baby girl and baby boy names from 1904 with the most recent 2024 ONS baby names data. They wanted to know which century-old monikers are gaining popularity again today. Retro names are a solid choice for a few reasons: first, they’ve stood the test of time so they never really go out of style; and second, they’re a lovely way to honour older family members such as grandparents or great-grandparents who might’ve passed. Celebs are on board with the trend, too. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds opted to name their youngest daughter Betty (a nod to multiple family members), while Keira Knightley and James Righton called their girls Edie and Delilah. Blake Lively, left, and Ryan Reynolds, right (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Drew Barrymore’s daughters, Olive and Frankie, also have distinctly retro names, as does Zooey Deschanel’s daughter, Elsie. If you’re struggling for baby name inspiration, here are 55 monikers which were popular in the early 1900s and are back en vogue today. 55 vintage names that have come back around Oliver Arthur George Amelia Henry Lily Ivy Florence Harry Elsie Jack Isabella Daisy Thomas William Evelyn Edward Charlotte Grace Alexander James Emily Mabel Ella Louis Ada Ruby Violet Jesse Frederick Joseph Albert Alice Daniel Samuel Benjamin Olive Eva David Rose Iris Elizabeth Eliza Eleanor Harriet Emma Alfred Michael Nancy Ralph Clara Nora Stanley Maria Nellie Related... This Vintage Baby Name Is Rising In Popularity Again – And Taylor Swift Might Be The Reason Review: I Tried Tommee Tippee's Gadget For Making Up Baby Formula Without The Faff 'My Husband Won't Call Our Grandchild By His Real Name'

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Have A 'Parenting Plan' – Here's What It Means

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Have A 'Parenting Plan' – Here's What It Means

Keith Urban, left, and Nicole Kidman at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Kidman in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban signed a parenting plan ahead of filing for divorce , according to reports. The plan details how the separated pair – who were married for almost 20 years prior to their split – will care for their two daughters, Faith Margaret, who is 14, and Sunday Rose, 17, going forward. The documents were signed in late August and early September, People reported , while the pair filed for divorce in late September, with Nicole requesting she becomes the primary residential parent to their children. But what actually is a parenting plan? What’s in them? And is it generally recommended for separated couples who have kids? We asked solicitors Shona Alexander (Partner) and James Elliot-Hughes (Associate) in the Family team at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys to weigh in. First up, what is a parenting plan? “A parenting plan is a bespoke document, dealing with arrangements for that specific family,” the legal experts explained. It will usually set out details like: where the child (or children) will live, the time they will spend with each parent (or other relatives) during both school holidays and term time, how special events such as birthdays, Christmas, and religious holidays will be shared, day-to-day routines, handover arrangements, travel plans, the preferred method for communication between parents. “Many parenting plans also address key decisions that will affect the child’s life, such as their educational arrangements, healthcare decisions, social media and phone usage, and guidelines for parents introducing new partners to them,” said the legal experts. The best parenting plans are “practical, child-focused, and simply drafted to reduce misunderstandings”, said the pair, but perhaps most importantly, “they work for all members of the family and allow for the changes and evolution in arrangements that will be necessary as the child or children get older”. Raising kids requires a fair amount of logistical planning as it is, so a parenting plan helps co-parents get on the same page straight off the bat. The UK government suggests parents can create a parenting plan if they want a written record of their agreed child arrangements. Cafcass, which represents the interests of children in the family court, has an online parenting plan you can fill in here. It advises parents to include their children (depending on their age) in the creation of the plan. “As you create [it], you will be able to talk to your child about what steps you and your co-parent have taken to make their life easier and happier when it comes to how they can enjoy their family relationships,” said the charity. “The plan should help your child to learn about what to expect on a day-to-day basis, or over the course of the next few years. It has a specific focus on what, where and who is important to them, and encourages you all to think about what makes your family special and unique.” What are the benefits? There are a few! It can reduce conflict as you’re all singing from the same hymn sheet. It can also provide consistency during times of uncertainty, noted legal experts from Charles Russell Speechlys, as “everyone knows the schedule, key decisions are addressed upfront, and children get the stability they need”. Not only that, but such a plan – while a bit of a faff to get organised initially – could save you both time and legal costs by preventing disputes before they start. Is it legally binding? No, not on its own. But that’s not to say it can’t be. “Parents who want it to be legally enforceable can apply jointly to the court to have the plan approved as a consent order,” said the legal pros. “The court will make the order only if it is satisfied that the terms of the plan are in the child’s best interests. Once approved, the consent order makes the parenting plan legally enforceable should a parent breach its terms.” It will need to evolve over time Kids grow up, circumstances change, and a parenting plan drafted five years ago might not work in everyone’s best interests anymore, so the experts noted that “there does need to be some ‘flex’” in the agreement you come up with. They concluded: “If it is too detailed, it can limit flexibility which can cause issues and tension (which it is meant to alleviate) so parents should build in regular review points at key stages of life, and include a simple, agreed process for making sensible updates.” Related... I'm A Parenting Coach – This Is Why So Many Kids Can't Seem To Sit Still I'm A Parenting Coach, Here's How I Stopped My Son's Tantrum In 7 Seconds Is 'Second Best' Parenting The Secret To A Happier Family?

Parenting advice on social media is often poor quality, says Phillipson

Parenting advice on social media is often poor quality, says Phillipson

Education secretary warns against misleading claims online during launch of ‘Best Start in Life’ campaign Parents who turn to TikTok influencers and Instagram gurus for advice on everything from potty training to childhood vaccination are at risk of falling victim to misleading and poor quality information, the education secretary has warned. Bridget Phillipson was speaking at the launch of the government’s “Best Start in Life” campaign – sometimes described as Sure Start Mark 2 after the last Labour government’s early years policy, regarded by many as its finest achievement. Continue reading...

‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion

‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion

Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of ‘digital coercion’ and security breaches It is often difficult for people in India to remember life before Aadhaar. The digital biometric ID, allegedly available for every Indian citizen, was only introduced 15 years ago but its presence in daily life is ubiquitous. Indians now need an Aadhaar number to buy a house, get a job, open a bank account, pay their tax, receive benefits, buy a car, get a sim card, book priority train tickets and admit children into school. Babies can be given Aadhaar numbers almost immediately after they are born. While it is not mandatory, not having Aadhaar de facto means the state does not recognise you exist, digital rights activists say. Continue reading...

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread They have travelled thousands of miles to care for the most vulnerable people in society. But care workers recruited overseas to fill much-needed roles are increasingly facing racist abuse in the UK, industry insiders have warned, as the country’s immigration debate becomes increasingly toxic. Staff working with elderly and disabled service users have been advised to travel to work in racially mixed groups and carry panic alarms. The measures follow a surge in reports of “verbal abuse and spitting” from strangers since the summer, said Nadra Ahmed, the executive chair of the National Care Association (NCA), which represents about 5,000 providers. Continue reading...

‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one | Gaby Hinsliff

‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one | Gaby Hinsliff

It’s Keir Starmer’s turn to muddle through a problem that none of his predecessors solved: can his cash-poor nation afford to offend a superpower? It has all the makings of a gripping spy novel. Two young men accused of passing secrets to China, who vigorously protest their innocence, are swept up in a swirling political intrigue with a shadowy semi-mythical figure (in the shape of veteran Downing Street national security adviser Jonathan Powell) at its heart. Yet the story dominating domestic headlines as MPs returned from recess this week is not fiction, or at least not entirely. Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...