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Women's football, the 90s and Love Island - the biggest trends influencing baby names in 2022

The European Championship winners have proved inspirational in more ways than one

Manchester Evening News

The UK baby names at risk of extinction in 2022 including Karen and Donald

BabyCentre has revealed the names that were almost entirely unregistered by new parents throughout 2022 – a sure sign that they are at risk of becoming extinct.

Glasgow Live

'Critically endangered' names on brink of extinction as zero babies given them in 2022

The list of 'critically endangered' names has grown significantly in 2022, with many previously popular names getting absolutely no registrations in 2022 - is your name on the list?

Daily Mirror

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There has been a reshuffle at the top of the girl's list, with Olivia falling from the No.1 spot. And it seems there is a lot of influence coming from reality TV and football as this year's list is revealed.

Edinburgh Live

Love Islanders influence most popular baby names of 2022 as Luca rises up the ranks

A list of the top baby names of 2022 has now been released, and, with names like Luca rising through the ranks, it's clear that Love Island contestants have provided plenty of inspiration

Daily Mirror

Lionesses inspire the best baby names of 2022 after incredible Euros win

After The Lionesses took the UEFA Championship title at the Euros, the England women's football squad sparked a huge interest in this year's popular baby name list

Daily Mirror

BabyCentre has published the top 100 names, revealing some picks inspired by Friends and Love Island.

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Royal names get snubbed by parents as top baby names of 2022 are unveiled

Royal names have been snubbed by parents this year in a surprising shift - they are opting for monikers inspired by the 90s and Love Island instead

Daily Mirror

100 most popular baby names of 2022 listed and Olivia is not top of the chart

Love Island and 90s retro have influenced parents' choices this year

Wales Online

Most popular baby names of 2022 - with big changes to girls' top 100 this year

The experts at BabyCentre have unveiled their top 100 list of names for baby boys and girls for 2022 and it seems parents have been taking inspiration from the 90s and Love Island

Daily Mirror

Expert explains why Noah tops baby name list as parents face 'uncertain times'

Noah and Muhammad were both among the most popular names given to baby boys born in 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics' annual figures released this week

Daily Mirror

Queen will have 'rare' impact on baby name chart following death, claims expert

An expert from BabyCenter, which has been releasing reports on baby names for the past 18 years, has revealed how the deaths of prominent figures can impact parents' choices when picking names

Daily Mirror

Most unpopular baby names of 2022 so far are revealed

Not many parents are choosing Suzanne or Stuart

Wales Online

The most popular baby names of 2022 so far and the names no parent chose for their child

Full top 100 most popular names for boys and girls so far this year

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Top 100 baby names of 2022 so far - and Olivia is no longer most popular for girls

BabyCentre have shared their mid-year baby name charts for 2022 and there have been some big changes since January - with a new moniker taking the top spot in the 100 most popular girls' names

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