People have been left wowed after a mother revealed her baby’s name, which many believe is a playful nod to a beloved Italian dish.
The process of naming a newborn can be thrilling for parents, with the choice of a moniker being one of the most significant decisions they will face. While some prefer classic names, others strive for uniqueness, hoping their child’s name will stand out on the playground.
Kayla, an American mum and author, took to TikTok to celebrate her daughter turning two recently. She shared some adorable throwback photos from the hospital, as he daughter was wrapped in a blanket and wearing a lilac hat. Her daughter’s name was disclosed as Liz Anya – strikingly reminiscent of ‘lasagne’, the well-known pasta dish.
Kayla announced: “Happy almost two years to my baby. Can’t believe she’s a toddler now. Liz Anya Maguire.”
The revelation sparked a wave of disbelief among commenters. One asked: “Is this real?” Others were equally astonished, with comments like “you did not,” and “omg stop, no way,”. Another stunned individual asked: “Liz Anya? Like the pasta?”
Some couldn’t help but express their shock more bluntly: “Your named your kid lasagna…,” remarked one stunned user. Another commenter humorously regretted not having such a creative idea themselves, saying: “I’m so mad I didn’t think of this! My husband is Italian! It would have been genius.”
One individual expressed their initial confusion, saying: “I was like oh, that’s an adorable name what’s wrong with that and then I had to come back when I finally understood… lasagna.”
Another user chimed in, remarking: “Wait, why is that actually iconic,”. A fan of the name shared their own experience: “For YEARS I have been telling my husband I want to have kids and name them Liz Anya and Toni (Rigatoni). I’m glad someone else gets it.”
A person named Liz joked: “Wow, I’m low key pissed Anya isn’t my middle name.” Meanwhile, another commenter admitted: “I thought it was super pretty and then realised it’s lasagna. I still think it’s pretty though.”
Name trends for 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, Nameberry’s experts have unveiled their predictions for the year’s baby name trends. They anticipate a shift away from “elderly” names like Edith, Dorothy, Arthur, and Charles, in favour of more playful options.
According to their statement: “If the past few years have emphasised ‘you’re naming an adult, not a baby’, 2025 will embrace the inverse. Some of the trendiest baby names are clearly meant for babies.”
Some of the predicted popular baby names for 2025 include: Albie, Astro, Blossom, Cyan, Echo, Gio, Lilibet, Lottie, Lula, Nori, Rook, Scottie, Suede, Wednesday, Xavi, Aqua, Bash, Cub, Dolly, Georgie, Koda, Louie, Maven, Posey, Sandro, Sonny, Two, White, and Zelie.