A mum has been criticized for giving her baby an unusual name inspired by a popular Disney character.
The landscape of baby naming has experienced a dramatic transformation in recent years.
Traditional names like John, Mary, William, and Elizabeth are increasingly giving way to a new wave of creativity and individuality.
Gone are the days when a classroom was filled with multiple children answering to the same name.
Nowadays, parents want something that stands out, conveying a sense of individuality.
For one mum, this has led to a backlash and she’s been forced to defend her choice.
Australian fitness and lifestyle blogger Indy Clinton initially planned to name her second child Paloma but ultimately chose something entirely different.
While some fans praised her choice, others felt it could lead to ridicule.
“Imagine being an adult with this name. Baby names are getting wild these days,” one person commented.
Another sarcastically added, “Are you naming future adults or just kittens?”
A third user cautioned, “Kids can be cruel. A unique name isn’t a bad thing, but one that’s forever tied to a fictional character might not be ideal. Now imagine being in middle school with a Disney name.”
Supporters, however, defended Clinton’s decision.
“People need to stop. She can name her baby whatever she wants—I think it’s adorable,” one fan wrote.
Another congratulated her, saying, “It’s a wonderful name for your baby.”
“So happy for you! Love the name,” a third added.
Indy Clinton named her daughter Bambi, inspired by the beloved 1942 Disney classic.
The influencer shared that her little girl’s “sweet, curious nature” and “big brown eyes” reminded her of the iconic cartoon deer, according to MailOnline.
“When I was giving birth, I was convinced Bambi was the most unique, unusual name that nobody would use,” Clinton explained.
At first, she and her partner had settled on Paloma, believing nothing would change their minds. But one night, while reading Bambi to her son Navy, inspiration struck.
“I sat up and yelled, ‘What about Bambi?’ and from then on, it stuck.”
Unbothered by criticism, Clinton shrugged off the backlash, saying “unique names are the new trend” and that “people will criticize anything.”
“She couldn’t be a Paloma now—she’s my Bambilicious,” she added.
Clinton isn’t the only person to have gone viral after naming their daughter Bambi – former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague named her little girl the same.
According to babynames.com, Bambi ‘is a diminutive form of the Italian word ‘bambino,’ which means child.
