The names you need to avoid this year if you want a ‘different’ baby name, including Isla and Archie

WANT to ensure your child never has to share their name with half of their classmates? You’ll probably want to avoid the most popular monikers of 2019 so far. US-based website Nameberry has released this year’s most-used baby names. These were calculated with data from the site, which is used by parents-to-be around the world. […]

WANT to ensure your child never has to share their name with half of their classmates?

You’ll probably want to avoid the most popular monikers of 2019 so far.

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US-based website Nameberry has released this year’s most-used baby names.

These were calculated with data from the site, which is used by parents-to-be around the world.

Interestingly, the results revealed that two new names are in the number one spot for both girls and boys.

Usual favourites Oliver and Olivia have been pushed down the lists, with Archie becoming the fastest-rising boys’ name and Isla the favourite for girls.

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Of course, Archie’s popularity will have been inspired in part by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

They named their son Archie Harrison in May.

Other boys’ monikers in the top 10 include Milo, Jasper, Theodore, Atticus and Jack.

When it comes to girls, Aurora, Ada, Cora and Maeve all made the list.

Maeve may have been boosted by the character in Netflix’s hit show Sex Education, played by actress Emma Mackey.

Royal names are clearly still a trend, with Princess Charlotte’s moniker coming in fifth.

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