UK Wedding News
07/02/2012
The top ten league-table of romantic nicknames was compiled by the charity initiative, Adopt a Word, which asked 1000 Brits to admit to the gooey pet-names they use for their loved ones. Two thirds of adults in the UK confess to regularly using soppy monikers.
Less popular names, but still making the top ten list, include Sweetheart, Gorgeous and Honey. Failing to make the grade after being picked by just 1% of people was the cheesy Muffin and sickly-sweet Treacle.
"The diverse top ten proves that what can be a toe-curlingly embarrassing nickname to one person, may make someone else turn to jelly and go weak at the knees," comments Patricia Adiele of Adopt a Word, "but, with Valentine’s Day around the corner and women gearing up for Leap Year proposals, we think February should be the month that these special, romantic words are celebrated."
With Adopt a Word, lovers across the UK can show each other how much they care with a truly individual gift all at the click of a button. For just £15, any romantic name or word, real or made-up, can be added to the Adopt a Word website and ’adopted’ for a loved-one to mark Valentine’s Day or any tender occasion such as engagements, anniversaries or birthdays.
The best thing about this gift is that all the money raised goes to I CAN, the children’s communication charity. 1.2 million children in the UK suffer with speech, language and communication needs. I CAN work to ensure these children get the help and support they need so they can live happy and successful lives.
Virginia Beardshaw, I CAN Chief Executive, said: "What a wonderful way to express your love this Valentine’s Day – being able to give that special name to the most important person in your life. Expressing one’s thoughts and feelings are difficult for the one million children in the UK who have communication needs. All those people who Adopt a Word this Valentine’s Day, directly help those children who would otherwise be unable to say ‘I love you’."
By adopting a word, you will join other high-profile supporters who love words and want to help children communicate. These include Stephen Fry, Henry ‘The Fonz’ Winkler, Miranda Hart, Sara Cox and many more.
(GK)
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A new poll this week reveals that we’re a nation of 'Darlings', 'Babes' and 'Loves'.The top ten league-table of romantic nicknames was compiled by the charity initiative, Adopt a Word, which asked 1000 Brits to admit to the gooey pet-names they use for their loved ones. Two thirds of adults in the UK confess to regularly using soppy monikers.
Less popular names, but still making the top ten list, include Sweetheart, Gorgeous and Honey. Failing to make the grade after being picked by just 1% of people was the cheesy Muffin and sickly-sweet Treacle.
"The diverse top ten proves that what can be a toe-curlingly embarrassing nickname to one person, may make someone else turn to jelly and go weak at the knees," comments Patricia Adiele of Adopt a Word, "but, with Valentine’s Day around the corner and women gearing up for Leap Year proposals, we think February should be the month that these special, romantic words are celebrated."
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With Adopt a Word, lovers across the UK can show each other how much they care with a truly individual gift all at the click of a button. For just £15, any romantic name or word, real or made-up, can be added to the Adopt a Word website and ’adopted’ for a loved-one to mark Valentine’s Day or any tender occasion such as engagements, anniversaries or birthdays.
The best thing about this gift is that all the money raised goes to I CAN, the children’s communication charity. 1.2 million children in the UK suffer with speech, language and communication needs. I CAN work to ensure these children get the help and support they need so they can live happy and successful lives.
Virginia Beardshaw, I CAN Chief Executive, said: "What a wonderful way to express your love this Valentine’s Day – being able to give that special name to the most important person in your life. Expressing one’s thoughts and feelings are difficult for the one million children in the UK who have communication needs. All those people who Adopt a Word this Valentine’s Day, directly help those children who would otherwise be unable to say ‘I love you’."
By adopting a word, you will join other high-profile supporters who love words and want to help children communicate. These include Stephen Fry, Henry ‘The Fonz’ Winkler, Miranda Hart, Sara Cox and many more.
(GK)
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