Celebrity trend for eclectic names comes to Ireland

“LIFE ain’t easy for a boy named Sue” sang Johnny Cash. Well, imagine what it’s like for a boy named Timotei.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Conall Ó Fátharta

Celebrities are not the only ones naming their children somewhat eclectic names.

A glance through the Central Statistics Office (CSO) database of last year’s baby names shows that Irish couples are not that far behind when it comes to quirky, weird and wonderful names for our latest arrivals.

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