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"
People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."
~Leo J. Burke
A recent survey by Baby World identified the current most popular names for both boys and girls. The top fifteen, along with their origin and meaning, are shown in the table below. The first table is a listing of the most popular names for baby boys. Table two shows a similar listing of baby girls’ names.
Popular Baby
Boy Names:
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Popular Baby Boy Name |
Origin |
Baby Name
Meaning |
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Ethan |
Biblical |
Strong |
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Aaron |
Biblical |
Exalted |
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Callum |
Gaelic |
Dove |
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Dylan |
Celtic |
Man from the sea |
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Connor |
Gaelic |
Lofty desires |
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Adam |
Biblical |
Of the red earth |
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Joshua |
Biblical |
God’s salvation |
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Aidan |
Gaelic |
Fiery one |
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Ben |
Biblical |
Son of my right hand |
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Charlie |
European |
Strong man |
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Reece |
Celtic |
Ardent |
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Cameron |
Gaelic |
Crooked nose |
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Finlay |
Gaelic |
Fair warrior |
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Alexander |
Classical |
Protector of men |
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Kyle |
Gaelic |
Channel between islands |
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Evan |
Gaelic |
Well-born warrior |
Popular Baby Girl Names:
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Popular Baby
Girl Name |
Origin |
Baby Name
Meaning |
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Abigail |
Biblical |
Father’s joy |
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Tegan |
Celtic |
Beautiful |
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Amber |
Arabic |
Jewel |
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Chloe |
Classical |
Young blossom |
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Ella |
European |
Fairy woman |
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Mia |
Classical |
Mine |
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Alana |
Celtic |
Fair one |
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Daisy |
Anglo-Saxon |
The day’s eye |
|
Holly |
Anglo-Saxon |
Bringer of good luck |
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Zoë |
Classical |
Life |
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Emily |
Classical |
Eager |
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Callie |
Classical |
Lark |
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Lauren |
Latin |
Laurel |
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Sarah |
Biblical |
Princess |
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Bonnie |
Celtic |
Pretty |

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