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The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2019 So Far!

When a baby is on the way, one of the most difficult things for couples to agree on is the baby name. Whether you want to stick to the classics or follow the 21st Century trend for more unusual names, baby naming is still a minefield. You want to get it right (since it will be with them for life!). From someone who shared a name with five others in my class, following all the trends is not always a popular option whilst a name that’s difficult to spell spells out hassle for years to come!

As we’re halfway through the year, parenting website BabyCentre has allowed us a sneak peak at the names that have topped the charts so far in 2019. The BabyCentre claim that the top 10 remain largely stable year on year. Holding on to their top spots, names Olivia and Sophia keep their respective Number 1and 2 positions, while the true trends are revealed with some surprising new entries in the top 100.

Netflix and Chill
Dubbed “box-set” babies, there is a rise in names inspired by TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Love Island and Netflix favourites. The top 100 features names such as Penny inspired by Big Bang Theory, Maisie and Arya popular with Games of Thrones fans and names like Amber, Kem, Camillia and Marcel which are just our type on paper.

1980’s Inspired
The trend for classic names is attributed to the UK’s political turmoil as Brexit hangs in the balance, as parent’s opt for strong and stable names. However, with names such as Tommy, Ada, Arthur entering the charts, we have a sneaky suspicion the trend is also inspired by popular TV Show Peaky Blinders.

Climate Conscious
Botanical names such as Willow and Ivy are in the top 20, with Robyn and Raven also climbing the charts. However, it is the name David that is the hot topic, with the name rising up 15 places to number 74 in the Top 100, credited to David Attenborough, who recently took to the stage at Glastonbury festival to promote keeping our oceans clean.

TOP 20 GIRLS NAMES

1. Olivia
2. Sophia
3. Lily
4. Ava
5. Mia
6. Isla
7. Amelia
8. Freya
9. Isabella
10. Emily

11. Aria
12. Evie
13. Grace
14. Isabelle
15. Elle
16. Ivy
17. Sophie
18. Willow
19. Charlotte
20. Elsie

Whether it's a party, wedding celebration or just a dress-up occasion, if you've chosen one of these top 20 names for your baby girl, what better way to dress her than in an outfit named after her. Browse our top picks for our favourite baby names!

TOP 20 BOYS NAMES

1. Muhammad
2. Noah
3. George
4. Oliver
5. Charlie
6. Harry
7. Leo
8. Arthur
9. Jack
10. Freddie

11. Jaxon
12. Ethan
13. Jacob
14. Theo
15. Oscar
16. Alfie
17. Henry
18. Archie
19. Joshua
20. Thomas

Shop our favourite looks named after some of the cutest top 20 boy names of 2020. Whether it's a party, wedding celebration or just a dress-up occasion, keep him suited in a style named after him!

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