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Curious about what names are popular across the pond? Discover your favorite British baby girl name.


  • 1. Olivia + This top U.K. baby name in 2008 beat out the 2007 champion, Grace. It has been the top name for two years in a row there, as well as the third most popular name on the U.S. charts in 2009.
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  • 2. Miley + In 2007, Miley became a popular name on the U.S. charts, making its way to the top 300. It is even more popular in the U.K., landing in the top 100 for the first time in 2009. The rise in popularity can be attributed to pop star Miley Cyrus, who has given added publicity to the name.
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  • 3. Lucy + This name ranked in the top 15 most popular names for 2009. In the United States, the name was made popular by the Peanuts comic strip character.
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  • 4. Ruby + This name, which refers to the birthstone of July, was the No. 2 in popularity for 2009 in the United Kingdom for the second year in a row. Popular singer Charlotte Church named her daughter Ruby.
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  • 5. Zara + Zara is a creative name favored in the top 100 by U.K. moms. The name is Arabic in origin and was made popular by the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
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  • 6. Grace + This name, first made popular by Hollywood star Grace Kelly, ranked first on the U.K.'s popularity charts in 2007.
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  • 7. Skye + Skye, which means "cloud," is a popular choice among U.K. parents looking for an earthy name.
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  • 8. Evie + This name is a variation of Eve, which is one of the top 100 most popular U.K. names for 2009. It is increasing in popularity in the United States, breaking into the top 1,000 in 2007.
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  • 9. Isabella + This name was the most popular in the United States in 2009. It was also a popular choice in the United Kingdom that year, coming in at No. 22.
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  • 10. Imogene + Made popular by indie musician and London native Imogene Heap, this name is a top choice for mamas in the United Kingdom. The name means "image of her mother."
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corabeez wrote:

I like to look up names for my characters. I'm an author. I'm thinking for one, a Michael Jackson name, Billie Jean Athenia. What do you think? I'm not sure yet, but suggestions would be appreciated. I'm looking for a very unique and unusual name. Also, I really love Billie Jean Anne. (One of my sister's friends have that name, and I absolutely adore it. <3)

4/3/2012 11:27:45 PM Report Abuse
alura.winebarger wrote:

to caaliyahm i do to

2/27/2012 02:58:14 PM Report Abuse
caaliyahm wrote:

im only 10 but i like to look up names to find out which one i like for my kids

2/26/2012 01:01:11 PM Report Abuse
meganmlonda wrote:

Im going to name my daughter Isabella, still need to find the perfect middle name though.

2/2/2012 09:49:06 PM Report Abuse
kalidi wrote:

if this helps anyone im a mother of 14 kids 4 are mine and 10 are adopted. boy i love my kids. their names are jackie 18,calley 17,ryan 16,annastayia 16,austin 15,kiki 14 (my oldest daughter chose that one),lynsey 9,ashtion 5,jake 3,baylia dakota 13,bayley 13,anika 10,andy 10. i had baylia d bayliey and anika and andy they all love their names! i hope this helps you guys.

8/2/2011 07:53:07 PM Report Abuse
clapsaddlea wrote:

Personally I dislike changing the spelling of a name just because my mother has a made up name and she married my dad who has a crazy last name so now she's stuck with this wild name..and ends up spelling it out to everyone... it's hard to get across on the phone; hope that helps!

4/16/2011 09:19:40 AM Report Abuse
bmod991 wrote:

i like Miley but only spelled like Myleigh. what do you all think??

3/3/2011 04:05:02 PM Report Abuse
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