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468 children in Peru named Haaland after football star

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 468 children in Peru have been named Haaland, and 91 more named Erling Haaland, after the Norwegian football star.
  • The trend surged during the 2026 World Cup, particularly after Norway's strong performance.
  • A civil registry representative noted that football stars inspire memorable names for Peruvian children.

In an unusual tribute to football stardom, 468 children in Peru have been given the name Haaland, with an additional 91 christened Erling Haaland. This surge in naming follows the popularity of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, according to Peru's civil registry.

The trend saw a significant increase during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a notable spike in registrations occurring shortly after the tournament's commencement and further accelerating after Norway's unexpected advance to the quarterfinals. Haaland himself had a strong showing in the tournament, scoring seven goals in five matches.

Ivan Torres, a representative from Peru's civil registry, commented on the phenomenon, stating that football stars inspire Peruvians to choose memorable and popular names for their children. This reflects a broader cultural tendency to draw inspiration from admired figures in sports and entertainment.

Football stars inspire Peruvians to choose memorable and popular names for their children.

— Ivan Torres, representative of the civil registry of PeruTorres explains the motivation behind the trend of naming children after the Norwegian football star.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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