Baby name trends come and go.
But seasonal baby names have always been extremely popular – and this year is no exception. Spring, summer, autumn and winter-themed monikers have been trending throughout the year.
According to a survey by Emma’s Diary, 62 per cent of parents-to-be who are expecting winter babies are planning to choose a traditional name.
And 38 per cent of parents said that they would pick something more modern, while 43 per cent would give their bundle a Christmas-themed name.
Among the top picks for girls are Ivy and Holly, while Arthur and Harry are the favourites for boys.
Although, it’s not only the festive-themed names that parents are loving: many of the royal family’s names have also made the list.
Faye Mingo, Marketing Director at Emma’s Diary, told the Daily Star:
“Interestingly for girls names, Ivy and Holly remain ever-popular at this time of year, while the draw of more traditional names is growing too.
“Choosing a name for your baby takes a lot of thought and planning and as our poll shows, many of us are very much influenced by our own family name traditions too.”
Top girls’ names
1. Ivy
2. Holly
3. Eva
4. Alice
5. Charlotte
6. Robyn
7. Elsa
8. Meghan
9. Natalie
10. Angel
11. Victoria
12. Star
13. Eugenie
Top boys’ names
1. Arthur
2. Harry
3. Joseph
4. George
5. Gabriel
6. Nicholas
7. Thomas
8. Matthew
9. Christopher
10. Noelle
11. William
12. Alfred
13. Olwen
