Why is everyone naming their baby Orca, Button or Aquaman?
In this episode of Yap Trap, I spiral deep into the wild world of baby names — from the psychology behind naming to the TikTok-fuelled trend of influencer baby names that feel more like personal branding exercises than birth certificates.
👶 Why we’re all obsessed with baby names (even when we’re not pregnant)
📱 How social media is turning baby naming into aesthetic content
💥 The rise of “baby names I love but won’t be using” videos
🌊 Trisha Paytas’ baby name era: Malibu Barbie and Aquaman Moses
📈 The comfort-core naming trend (think: Lottie, Penelope, Charli May)
🎭 The influencer name economy — and how your algorithm is naming your baby for you
From nostalgic naming lists to unhinged TikTok predictions, this episode dives into how identity, the internet, and the thirst for uniqueness are reshaping one of the most personal decisions a parent can make.
✨ Plus, a regency romance rec for Bridgerton fans and the $6 eyeliner I swears by.
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