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Speech Therapist’s Viral Reel Prompts Parents to Drop Pronunciation-Heavy Baby Names

Chloe Conrad’s viral Instagram reel on tricky phonetic patterns has prompted parents to favor simpler, vintage names.

3 Baby Names a Speech Therapist Warns Against Naming Your Child
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Overview

  • Conrad cautioned against names like Rory, Rowan and Aurora because R+O sequences require rounded lips and heighten articulation challenges for young children.
  • She also flagged L+R combinations such as in Laurel and consonant clusters like in Axl as common hurdles in early speech development.
  • Her Instagram video has amassed over 250,000 views and thousands of comments from users sharing similar pronunciation difficulties.
  • Observational reports suggest most new parents are now choosing simple popular names, with Liam and Olivia topping the current charts.
  • Vintage naming has seen a resurgence, with families reviving names like Theodore, Eleanor and Margaret for their nostalgic appeal.