I just read an interesting article about baby naming in South Africa during the World Cup. Apparently, there have been a number of babies named after the historic event:

·         Babies named after countries playing in the tournament, like FRANCE, BRAZIL, CAMEROON, ARGENTINA, ENGLAND and DENMARK

·         Babies named after soccer terminology, including OFFSIDE, RED-CARD, JERSEY, SUBSTITUTE, KICK-OFF and HALF-TIME

·         Babies named after soccer positions, such as STRIKER, MIDFIELDER, GOALKEEPER and COACH

·         Babies named after things related to the event itself, like SOCCER CITY, 2010, TICKETS, STADIUM and BALL

·         Babies named after players and coaches, including KAKA and PARREIRA

·         And, perhaps the most noteworthy name of all, the item that typified this World Cup, a baby named…VUVUZELA

Offside, Red-card and Vuvuzela among baby names registered during 2010 World Cup