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‘WHAT’S IN A NAME?’ TRENDS IN BABY NAMES IN SCOTLAND

t is fascinating to see how the names people choose for their babies can reflect changes in our society. In Scotland, parents have the freedom to get creative when choosing the name of their new baby. Unlike some countries, there is no formalised list of names to choose from. Some names, however, are discouraged. This includes names which refer to

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