“I’m named after my father’s ‘skelmpie’” – Limpopo woman
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Whether you’re looking for girl names or boy names, we hope you’ll pick the right one for your little one!

Picking baby names can be fun and equally as stressful for parents.
The most exciting part of being pregnant is naming your bundle of joy.
Some parents feel pressured to uphold a family naming tradition and end up with a name they don’t like, while others can’t agree and end up drawing straws or compromising.
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Martin Bester, Liesl Laurie, and Elma Smit share how they got their names.
However, a listener from Limpopo has a story we won’t forget!
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