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Top Baby Names of 2012

So we’ve seen the best and worst of the celebrity baby name choices, but what about us mere mortals?  Maybe you have a little bundle on the way and are looking for inspiration or you may be hoping that your little one’s name hasn’t made it on to the ‘least popular’ list – either way…

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Baby Names in England and Wales – 2011

Did you name your baby Harry and Amelia?  If you did then you used the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales in 2011, replacing Oliver and Olivia in 2010 With Jacob replacing George in the top 10 most popular names for baby boys climbing five places from number 12…

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Top 100 baby names for 2010

Oliver and Olivia were the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales for the second year running in 2010. Boys Girls 1. Oliver 2. Jack 3. Harry 4. Alfie 5. Charlie 6. Thomas 7. William 8. Joshua 9. George 10. James 11. Daniel 12. Jacob 13. Ethan 14. Samuel 15.…

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Top 100 baby names for 2009

After fourteen years at the top Jack is no longer the most popular name for boys as Oliver climbed one place to top the the list for boys. Oliver and Olivia were the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales in 2009. Boys Girls 1. Oliver 2. Jack 3. Harry…

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Top 100 baby names for 2008

Jack is once again the most popular boy’s name.  The top girl’s name was Olivia, moving up two places into first. Boys Girls 1 Jack 2 Oliver 3 Thomas 4 Harry 5 Joshua 6 Alfie 7 Charlie 8 Daniel 9 James 10 William 11 Samuel 12 George 13 Joseph 14 Lewis 15 Ethan 16 Mohammed…

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Top 100 baby names for 2007

The top two boy’s names remain the same with Oliver moving up to become the third most popular name. Ruby moves up three postitions to become the most popular girl’s name for 2007. Boys Girls 1. Jack 2. Thomas 3. Oliver 4. Joshua 5. Harry 6. Daniel 7. Charlie 8. William 9. James 10. Alfie…

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Top 100 baby names for 2006

This year’s official babies’ names figures show that it’s all change for the girls with Olivia and Grace moving up to join Jessica in the top three. Jack, Thomas and Joshua continue to be the three most popular boy’s names, following the trend of previous years. Boys Girls 1. Jack 2. Thomas 3. Joshua 4. Oliver 5. Harry 6.…

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Top 100 baby names for 2005

This year’s official babies’ names figures show that it’s all change for the girls with Jessica taking the top spot from Emily. Jack, Thomas and Joshua continue to be the three most popular boy’s names, following the trend of previous years. Boys Girls 1. Jack 2. Joshua 3. Thomas 4. James 5. Oliver 6. Daniel…

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Choosing your baby’s name

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most exciting things expectant parents do. It’s also a time-consuming, soul-searching and culturally emotional experience, so much so that many babies aren’t even named until they’re a few days old. But what exactly is in a name anyway? The right to a name Not only is choosing your baby’s…

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Registering your baby – giving them a name

Not sure what to call your baby? When you register your baby, you don’t actually have to give the baby a first name if you’re not yet sure what you want to call him or her. You do have to enter a surname. If you don’t register a first name, a line will be put in the space…

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