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23/04/2014
The research, carried out by Netmums, revealed that some of the most popular baby names are the more historical monikers – like Kendra and Winnie for girls, and Audley and Peyton for boys.
Almost 4,000 parents took part in the poll, and it was discovered that two in five parents actually chose a name for their child which was last popular more than 350 years ago. The latest trend, which some claim could be linked to hit fantasy shows such as Game of Thrones, replaces the more modern 'fantasy' names, like Crystal or Princess. For example, some 36% of parents said the latter names were "outdated".
Elsewhere, the study found that the customised spelling of names is also a growing trend, with one in five altering a name with their own spelling; while one in eight said they had chosen a "posh-sounding" name, like Harriet or Arabella.
Traditional surnames like Harrison are also gaining in popularity, with one in nine parents choosing this trend. Interestingly, when it comes to the time of choosing a baby name, many parents settle on a name between the 20th week of pregnancy and the baby's birth, with one in 10 waiting for around a week until after their child is born before making a final decision to see if the name suits.
Despite the struggle to find a decent name, almost all parents said that their child's name had been commented on, with 13% saying family, friends or even strangers had been negative about their choice. A further 19% confessed they kept their favourite name a secret because a friend – or relative – had previously stolen a name they had wanted to use.
Netmums founder Siobhan Freegard is quoted as saying: "Baby names usually work on an 80-year cycle of popularity – but some of the Olde English baby names coming back haven't been in fashion for almost 800 years.
"However, they tick all the boxes for modern parents, being unusual but traditional, and cool but not too wacky. It's a trend which may well grow."
The top 'Olde English' names for boys are Ned, Alfred, Cole, Audley, Peyton and Wyatt, with Millicent, Audrey, Kim/Kym, Kendra, Elvina and Winnie for the girls.
(JP/MH)
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'Medieval' Baby Names Making A Comeback
Parents are returning to 'Olde English' names like Alfred and Millicent when naming their child, a new study has claimed.The research, carried out by Netmums, revealed that some of the most popular baby names are the more historical monikers – like Kendra and Winnie for girls, and Audley and Peyton for boys.
Almost 4,000 parents took part in the poll, and it was discovered that two in five parents actually chose a name for their child which was last popular more than 350 years ago. The latest trend, which some claim could be linked to hit fantasy shows such as Game of Thrones, replaces the more modern 'fantasy' names, like Crystal or Princess. For example, some 36% of parents said the latter names were "outdated".
Elsewhere, the study found that the customised spelling of names is also a growing trend, with one in five altering a name with their own spelling; while one in eight said they had chosen a "posh-sounding" name, like Harriet or Arabella.
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Traditional surnames like Harrison are also gaining in popularity, with one in nine parents choosing this trend. Interestingly, when it comes to the time of choosing a baby name, many parents settle on a name between the 20th week of pregnancy and the baby's birth, with one in 10 waiting for around a week until after their child is born before making a final decision to see if the name suits.
Despite the struggle to find a decent name, almost all parents said that their child's name had been commented on, with 13% saying family, friends or even strangers had been negative about their choice. A further 19% confessed they kept their favourite name a secret because a friend – or relative – had previously stolen a name they had wanted to use.
Netmums founder Siobhan Freegard is quoted as saying: "Baby names usually work on an 80-year cycle of popularity – but some of the Olde English baby names coming back haven't been in fashion for almost 800 years.
"However, they tick all the boxes for modern parents, being unusual but traditional, and cool but not too wacky. It's a trend which may well grow."
The top 'Olde English' names for boys are Ned, Alfred, Cole, Audley, Peyton and Wyatt, with Millicent, Audrey, Kim/Kym, Kendra, Elvina and Winnie for the girls.
(JP/MH)
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