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Noah and Isla take the top spots for the north’s most popular baby names
Data released by NISRA show Cillian and Fiadh also emerge as rising names for 2023
The biggest names to have emerged from Mock The Week as it ends on BBC Two
The popular series has been on air since 2005.
David Bowie, George Ezra and Mabel inspire baby name choices
The recent Star Wars trilogy is also thought to have had an impact on the decisions of new parents.
Older mothers more likely to choose traditional baby names than under-25s
Noah and Olivia were the most popular names for boys and girls in 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed
It is the first time in eight years the most popular boys’ name has not been Oliver, while Olivia topped the girls’ list for the sixth year running.
Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed
Popular culture continues to inspire parents when they are choosing names for their children.
Nuala McCann: What's in a name, and why my diphthong matters
LISTENING to Nuala O'Connor on RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany felt like falling into the arms of a kindred spirit.
Rock on... Bono, Bowie, Jagger and Nirvana are some of the baby names given in 2020
Bono, Bowie, Jagger and River for boys and Nirvana for a girl.
Here’s looking at You, kid – Scotland’s 2020 baby names revealed
The full lists of 2020 baby names were published by National Records of Scotland and revealed unusual names including: Iyla, Caldonia and You.