A genealogist at the UK's leading probate firm has spent years poring over historical birth records and encountered countless strange baby names – but one extraordinary combination from the 1980s still takes some beating.
Genealogist who's seen 1,000s of baby names reveals bizarre one that 'takes some beating'
A genealogist at the UK's leading probate firm has spent years poring over historical birth records and encountered countless strange baby names – but one extraordinary combination from the 1980s still takes some beating.
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Daniel Windham Assistant Editor, Trendswatch
12:07, 12 Aug 2026
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