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# what's in a name?

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Here's what the most popular baby names were in Ireland last year
Jack and Emily are on top again.
Doris has had its day, as new research reveals which baby names are going 'extinct' in Ireland
A study of Irish birth records by Ancestry revealed which names have fallen from usage since 1917.
David Beckham's MLS franchise finally revealed as Inter Miami
The new franchise will enter the MLS in 2020.
Macedonia agrees to change its name, ending decades-long dispute with Greece
If the deal is approved by both countries’ parliaments, Macedonia will be known as the Republic of North Macedonia.
Heineken returns as Champions Cup title sponsor from next season
EPCR has secured a four-year title sponsorship deal with the Dutch brewing company.
The King of Swaziland has changed the country's name to eSwatini
The name Swaziland angers some citizens as it is a mix of Swazi and English.
Why Macedonia has been embroiled in a decades-long row with Greece about its name
ICYMI: Macedonia is both the name of a Balkan country, and the name of a northern province in Greece.
Emily and Jack are the most popular baby names in Ireland
Is yours in the top five list?
So, what's the deal with Ireland naming and shaming drink drivers?
Come December, Ireland is to begin naming and shaming people convicted of a host of road traffic offences.