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News in Easy English: Some parents abroad giving their babies 'sparkly' Japanese names
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· September 12, 2026
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Key points These names include "Ikea," "Fanta," and "Chanel," which are also names of well-known brands. From Berlin: Some parents abroad are giving their babies unique names.
From Berlin: Some parents abroad are giving their babies unique names. These names include "Ikea," "Fanta," and "Chanel," which are also names of well-known brands. Ikea is a big furniture shop, and Fanta is a soft drink.
Further details about this trend are available from the source. It is known that this is happening in Germany, where some parents have chosen these brand names for their babies.
More information can be found in the original report, which provides additional context about this naming trend.
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