lcmlcm Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Classic children's names conveying style and elegance top this year's favourites As legends of the silver screen their names conjure up images of glamour, success and beauty. So perhaps it's no great surprise that this year's list of Britain's most popular baby names reads like a roll call of Hollywood greats. The enduring appeal of the cinema is more evident than ever this year as parents look for names with star appeal. Sitting at the top of the list for girls is Grace - perhaps inspired by the legendary Grace Kelly. Other favourites include Mia and Olivia - proof that stars like Mia Farrow and Olivia de Havilland still capture the imagination. Even TV presenter Myleene Klass chose Ava, a classic Hollywood name, for her daughter, born in August. Grace - which is taken from the saying Grace of God - pushed the 2006 favourite Sophie into sixth place, according to the survey by the baby parenting club Bounty. The fastest rising girls' name in 2007 was Ruby, which moved up from 12 in 2006 to two in 2007. Ruby was given a boost by Charlotte Church who picked the name for her daughter, born in September. Jack held the top slot in the boys' list for the 13th year running, with Charlie second. Top 20: 'Trendy' names have been dropped in favour of traditional choices Among other names popularised by Hollywood this year include Daniel, from James Bond star Daniel Craig and Alfie from the film of the same, remade recently with Jude Law. Faye Mingo, marketing director of Bounty, said: "Parents are taking their inspiration from quite glamorous sources like Hollywood actors and actresses who have names that convey style and elegance." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=502567&in_page_id=1770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I wonder if Ella made it to number 10 because of Rihanna. Um-ba-rella-ella-ella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ohwowitsnicka Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 lmao that's cool Im going to name my son, Snape. it will soon make the top ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 'omg slut.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 lmao that's cool Im going to name my son, Snape. it will soon make the top ten. he'll love you for that:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armande Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 :roftl: :roftl: hahaha i had to look at that for a very long time before i realised what was different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 :roftl: but where is my name ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happikali Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hahhaahahahhaahah ..... I named my daughter Grace , 23 years ago ... !!!!! :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura..×× Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 :roftl: :roftl: hahaha i had to look at that for a very long time before i realised what was different I was like 'Uh? Mica? Whoa, that's cool!' and then 'Oh, it's not the same . I would name my son Mika, not because of 'our' Mika, I already loved it before I heared about Mikster . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!Ka RoX mY sOx Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 i luv it!!!! maybe becaus emy name is on there ... holly. and ive like neva met anyone elde called holly:thumbdown: CUM ON !! if there's anyone out ther called holly let me no. i dont no y:roftl: oh and if i have kids one of them will DEFINATELY be called Mika! its such a georgious name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!Ka RoX mY sOx Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!! so sorry 4 my sh*t house typing. i ment to say BECAUSE my name. and umm any one ELSE!! sorry i think my fingies are telling me its time to go to bed. gosh i've got a big day of doing NOTHING ahead of me. looking forward to it:thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!Ka RoX mY sOx Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!! so sorry 4 my sh*t house typing. i ment to say BECAUSE my name. and umm any one ELSE!! sorry i think my fingies are telling me its time to go to bed. gosh i've got a big day of doing NOTHING ahead of me. looking forward to it:thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!Ka RoX mY sOx Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 alright one more apoligie! i kinda double posted!! NOT HAVING A VERY GOOD NIGHT! computers fault i swear. im just gonna log off now:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Wow I'm right up there with omg slut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Yaaah I'm even in the top 10! I don't even make the top 20 over here:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Why am i not surprised with Grace & Ruby? Hahahah, sarie, your list is hilarious thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFa Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I wonder why people name their children after the fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happikali Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I wonder why people name their children after the fashion. :rosetinted: I didn't .... I named my daughter Grace 23 yrs. ago when only great aunts were called Grace ...... :rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFa Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 :rosetinted: I didn't .... I named my daughter Grace 23 yrs. ago when only great aunts were called Grace ...... :rosetinted: Daaaaaaaaah. I mean about the celebs and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Daaaaaaaaah. I mean about the celebs and all that They are all sheeps, that's why:mf_rosetinted: Next year every new born girl will be called Ingrid:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happikali Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Daaaaaaaaah. I mean about the celebs and all that OH !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm sorry Vanessa. I didn't even put Nicka on. Not enough room for the ladies! and 'omg slut.' is the name we use to refer to anyone who's met Mika when you haven't. 'omg, sluttttt.' this can also be any girl prettier than you or any girl funnier than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFa Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 They are all sheeps, that's why:mf_rosetinted: Next year every new born girl will be called Ingrid:wink2: Then Ill call my child Sheep OH !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seren Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I have 2 daughters, their names aren't on that list I do have a cat called Mika though!! and in my eldest daughter's year in school there is a Mika (female!) and a Cherisse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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