A mother-to-be who shared her chosen baby name on social media was met with a wave of comments saying the moniker sounds like a pet's name. The woman, posting on Reddit, revealed she had always thought Maple would be a cute name for her future daughter.
She wrote: "I have a feeling I know what the consensus will be. However, I have always thought Maple would be a cute name. It's unique but it's not too much. I am not the only person in the world who will interact with my future daughter though, so please give your perspective!"
Overwhelming Response: 'That's a Dog's Name'
The post quickly garnered hundreds of comments, with many users pointing out that Maple is commonly used as a name for pets. One commenter said: "Yes, I immediately thought 'that's a dog's name.'" Another added: "The only Maples I know are dogs." A third simply stated: "Pet name."
Some users suggested alternative uses for the name. One person posted: "It's definitely cute. But probably not as a name, more like a family nickname." Another admitted: "Cute for a two-year-old, weird for an adult."
Baby Name Trends: Eliana Takes the Crown
Meanwhile, baby name experts have announced that Olivia is no longer the most popular name for baby girls in the UK, after dominating the charts for 20 years. According to the latest data from BabyCentre, Eliana (pronounced Ellie-Ah-Nah) has climbed four places to become the number one choice for girls in 2026. The name, meaning 'God has answered', has taken the crown from Olivia.
Other notable movers include Isabella, which rose eight places to number 5, and Sophia, which climbed five spots to number 6. Ivy faced the biggest drop, falling six places to number 10.
For boys, Muhammad retains the top spot, with Noah at number 2. Freddie made the biggest move, climbing five places into the top 10, while Oscar rose two places to number 10. Leo and Luca both moved up one spot, swapping positions with Theo and Oliver.
