REVEALED: The Most (And Least) Successful Baby Names

First they made headlines by offering uniquely perfect baby names for a €28,000 fee, now Erfolgswelle Ltd. are giving away a little of their expertise for free… by listing what they claim are the names that are most likely to set your child up for success.

Basing their choices on the research of Professor Albert Mehrabian, author of The Baby Name Report Card: Beneficial and Harmful Baby Names, the Swiss company ranked the names by how popular, successful, ethical and caring they were deemed to be.

Katherine and Kate were among the top ten for girls, with Steven topping the list for boys, followed by Ross. On the ‘unsuccessful’ list, the rather odd monikers Weeza and Swoosie make an appearance, with Butch and Angel rating among the worst choices for boys.

MOST SUCCESSFUL GIRLS’ NAMES

1. Jacqueline
2. Morgan
3. Elizabeth
4. Katherine
5. Victoria
6. Lauraine
7. Susan
8. Catherine
9. Kate
10. Madeleine

MOST SUCCESSFUL BOYS’ NAMES

1. Steven
2. Ross
3. Christopher
4. James
5. Robert
6. David
7. Kenneth
8. Parker
9. Thomas
10. Madison

UNSUCCESSFUL GIRLS’ NAMES

1. Wilma
2. Weeza
3. Virgie
4. Trixie
5. Tina
6. Swoosie
7. Suzaa
8. Soosie
9. Sissy
10. Mush

UNSUCCESSFUL BOYS’ NAMES

1. Rufus
2. Rude
3. Butch
4. Angel
5. Alfie
6. Garee
7. Normee
8. Bud
9. Petie
10. Phonso

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