New research has revealed the most popular travel-inspired baby names in the UK - from Milan and India to Chester.
Naming your baby is an incredibly personal decision that will literally last a lifetime. While traditionally many parents have named their children after close family members, loved ones, or even prominent historical figures and celebrities, recent years have seen parents get a little more creative when thinking up potential baby names.
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The research by Bounce analysed baby name data from the past 20 years to discover which travel destinations around the world are sparking inspiration for baby names.
The ten top names travel-inspired baby names for boys in the UK came in as:
Chester - 3,410 boys names
Preston - 3,082 boys names
Phoenix - 2,738 boys names
Milan - 1,947 boys names
Orlando - 1,102 boys names
Israel - 1,015 boys names
Cairo - 969 boys names
Rome - 562 boys names
Sydney - 531 boys names
Caspian 531 boys names
Chester is the most popular travel-related baby name for boys in the UK. Although a small city in the northwest of England, Chester’s quaint and attractive appearance makes it a popular destination for many Brits and has clearly left a great impression, with 3,410 babies being named after the city.
In second place is the city of Preston. In the UK, as many as 3,082 babies have been called Preston between 2000 and 2020.
Meanwhile, the top 10 travel-inspired baby names for girls in the UK came in as:
Florence - 21,962 girls names
Skye - 11,456 girls names
India - 6,158 girls names
Paris - 3,371 girls names
Sydney - 3,251 girls names
Mali - 1,315 girls names
Dakota - 1,214 girls names
Phoenix - 1,140 girls names
Ocean - 1,000 girls names
Vienna - 998 girls names
Florence is the most popular travel-inspired baby name for girls in the UK, with 21,962 girls being named after the Italian city. Florence is a beautiful city crammed with exquisite architecture, impressive sculptures and many museums.
The second most popular travel baby name for girls in the UK is Skye, with 11,456 girls receiving the name. The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular holiday destinations.
