Stuck on a name for your baby? Be inspired by the meanings behind these great baby boy and baby girl names



Harry
Officially a pet version of Henry, but popular as a name in its own right. Prince Harry and Harry Potter make it a permanent top ten fixture.


Charlie
A name of Germanic origin meaning ‘a man.’ Charlie is a more popular, informal version of Charles.


William
The old English name William means 'resolute protector' and was popular for a long time after the Norman conquest in A.D.


Amelia
One of the most popular current names, Amelia is derived from the Germanic word ‘amal’ meaning ‘work’ and means ‘industrious’ and ‘fertile’.


Olivia
Super-popular Shakespearean name deriving from the Latin word for 'olive tree'. Olive is a cute, less common variant.


Emily
Harks back to Roman times, but is also a timeless classic, particularly popular during the 19th Century.


Lily
One of the most popular names in England and Wales for the past seven years for its vintage tone.


Ava
St Ava was a 9th Century princess, daughter of Pepin II of Aquitine. Fifties Hollywood icon Ava Gardner has kept its popularity sky high.


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