Translation question about word "newt"

[AuSu]

So, I ended up in a baby/toddler site with "newt" in search (in pinterest). I looked at the Finnish-English translator if it has other meanings than a salamander but didn't find any. Is this a common word to use when talking about small children or did I spell something wrong...?

 

[Otterwoman]

It's an unusual thing to call a baby/small child, tadpole is more common,. but people often use unusual terms to be different, or it might be a nickname she uses for her kids.

 

[AuSu]

Ok, thanks! I didn't even know that tadpole is used, variations are a bit different in every language. A bit wiser again

 

[Otterwoman]

People use all kinds of animal names to refer to babies, and sometimes even adults. Lamb, lambie, puppy, kid, kiddies, kitten, etc . I sometimes call someone, for example, "Megan-otter" if I am happy to see them.