- Emily has been a writer for The Knot Worldwide and The Bump for two years and has worked on everything from baby name descriptions to editorial articles.
- She has a Bachelor's degree in English and Communications.
- Originally from South Africa, she had traded in the sunshine for the moody rains of Galway, Ireland.
Da dum, da dum, da dum… It's time to get in the water! Shark is a gender-neutral name with English origins, which means “large, voracious fish.” Sharks usually get a bad rap and are often portrayed in popular culture as mindless eating machines. But, that could not be further from the truth! Sharks are a vital and wondrous part of the ecosystem that have been around for 450 million years. They are even older than trees! There are over 450 species of sharks, ranging from the small nurse shark to the iconic great white shark and the gentle whale shark. Gifting your baby Shark with a name that pays homage to this incredible animal will also afford them a connection with the power, authority, and resilience that sharks are synonymous with. And, while they hopefully won’t go through a biting stage, we just know that baby is going to be a natural at swimming classes.
Emily is one a Senior Content Writer for The Bump. Having worked on both baby names and editorial articles, Emily enjoys delving through pages of information and learning wonderful things along the way to share with readers.
Education
Before coming to Ireland, Emily received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communications (with a side of Journalism) in Cape Town, South Africa. She has also gotten certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Photography.
Experience
Emily previously worked as an editor for an academic institution in South Africa, which gave her a vast appreciation for what goes into a piece of writing. From there, she decided to journey down a new path, moving to Ireland to pursue her goal of working as a writer. She can happily say she has achieved this, now working and honing her skills as a content writer for The Knot Worldwide and The Bump!