[Quail]

Traditional names are in for young couples having kids; Harry, George, William, Henry, etc. I suspect the royal wedding/babies have something to do with it.

[Mark1966]

Originally Posted by Quail

Traditional names are in for young couples having kids; Harry, George, William, Henry, etc. I suspect the royal wedding/babies have something to do with it.

You never know William and Kates next little bundle of joy might be called Mohammed

[Quail]

Originally Posted by Mark1966

You never know William and Kates next little bundle of joy might be called Mohammed

Can't see old Lizzie standing for that one!

[f30335d]

And out come the closet racists/islamophobes.

It is the number 1 name when all spellings are taken into account.

Quite a few mohammeds in my family, can't say there many enochs hanging around nowadays.

[bimmaguy]

Originally Posted by Mark1966

You never know William and Kates next little bundle of joy might be called Mohammed

After Al Fayed? ?

[jusdorange]

1. Baby centre source

i.e. Self submitted / only a sample

Therefore it's only #1 in that site

Bit like saying Nick is #1 name here (double counting allowed)

2. Muslim naming traditions

True Muslim names don't have surnames

Your name is just your name

Moreover the first name is usually just a prefix such as Abdul not their given name

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Quail

Remember kids, the Daily Mail is bad for your health.

The Office for National Statistics states:

1 - Oliver 6,649 - No change
2 - Jack 5,804 - No change
3 - Harry 5,379 - No change
4 - Jacob 5,050 - No change
5 - Charlie 4,642 - No change
6 - Thomas 4,405 - No change
7 - George 4,320 - Up 3
8 - Oscar 4,269 - Down 1
9 - James 4,167 - No change
10 - William 4,134 - Down 2
11 - Noah 4,085 - Up 2
12 - Alfie 3,868 - Down 1
13 - Joshua 3,812 - Down 1
14 - Muhammad 3,588 - Up 1
15 - Henry 3,572 - Up 3

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/vsob1/...014/index.html

Jeez, looks like it's only the pretentious middle classes that have babies in the UK!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Do these people change their names later in life by deed poll?

I know
1 Jack
2 Thomas
3 James
Had a Dog called Oscar.

As for rest nope.

However I know at least 12 Andrews, 10 Pauls, 6 Keith's, 5 Alan's,

As for the rest ???

Noah? I expect there will be floods of them...

That'll reflect the names in 1955-1985 more than 2014 I'd guess?

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

That'll reflect the names in 1955-1985 more than 2014 I'd guess?

Lol fuck off, some of these are lads in early 20's.

I was almost called Damien.

Obviously with the RAF, there are some people from 'silver spoon' backgrounds and the names to match, poor fuckers.

A few Cecil's, Archibalds, etc.

Admittedly usually it was your last name only that was used.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Lol fuck off, some of these are lads in early 20's.

I was almost called Damien.

Obviously with the RAF, there are some people from 'silver spoon' backgrounds and the names to match, poor fuckers.

A few Cecil's, Archibalds, etc.

Admittedly usually it was your last name only that was used.

Don't worry Brigand I know you've a wide taste in men!

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Don't worry Brigand I know you've a wide taste in men!

Lol true, although some I find hard to swallow.

Names that is

[rich100]

Originally Posted by simon.

Dave cause everyone knows a Dave

Dave.....reminds me of that only fools and horses episode when Trigger and Mike are trying to guess the babies name.

"What do you reckon then Trigg?"

"Well if it's a girl they're gonna call it Sigourney after an actress...... And if it's a boy, they're gonna call it Rodney.... After Dave".

[Andrewthefirst]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Jeez, looks like it's only the pretentious middle classes that have babies in the UK!

Exactly, where are all the chav names?

[SkyJawa]

I'm very proud I could add to number 1 last year and keep our top British name British

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

I'm very proud I could add to number 1 last year and keep our top British name British

What was wrong with Luke, or Han, or maybe Annakin?

Obi has a nice ring to it also...

[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What was wrong with Luke, or Han, or maybe Annakin?

Obi has a nice ring to it also...

The wife banned it

And yes - I did suggest them