Timotei, Ronaldo, Sheriff, Marvellous, Believe – crazy Irish baby names

What’s gotten into some parents? Have they no consideration for the slagging and bullying their children are all set to receive for their bizarre names?

CSO data on baby name’s from last year reveal some quirky and weird selections for the new arrivals.

A small number of sports fans haven’t been able to resist the temptation of naming their sons after superstars like Ronaldo and Zinedine, while the fictional name Rocky was given to another baby.

The most bizarre boys names included McNelson, Timotei, Melanie, Peace, Melody, Success, Merlin, Prince Aristeo, Prince Michael, Mighty, Princewill and Sheriff.

As for the girls, there some even wackier choices.

Princess Infinity and Divine Fortune were reasonably popular while other daft girl’s names like Lovegod, Marvellous, Believe, Anointing and Bronx are now among us.

What's the world coming to?