Around the world: The UK

When I am asked to suggest some names from the United Kingdom, I am tempted to list traditional, classic names that portray stereotypical sophistication. This is why I have decided to give you a sample of UK names, straight from their newspapers.

Boys
Alexander Bruce
Alfie Matthew
Archer Benjamin John
Austin Jay
Ethan James Stephen
Fergus Arthur Albert
George Albert
Harris McGregor
Hugh Myles Edwin
Jack William
Jacolm Jack - hmmmmm.
Jake Joseph
James David Thomas
Jayden Joshua
Jayden Lee
Jayden Louis
Joseph
Jude
Kian Edgar
Koen
Layton
Leo
Leo James Douglas
Liam Callum
Lincoln
Lucas - a personal favourite.
Maximilian Joseph
Patrick Martin
Ralph Thomas
Red James
Samuel James
Theo
Xander Drew - I haven't heard or read the name Drew for ages.

Girls
Aimee - her parents are called Andy and Amanda, and her brother is called Adam. That's a lot of A's!
Alice
Alix Grace - a nice French take on 'Alex'.
Amelia
Amelia Isobel
Ayda Elizabeth Vicki May
Bethany
Bethany Heather
Constance Amy
Emme Holly
Eve Grace
Freya
Grace Rose - the two most popular middle names come together. I like it!
Harriet Evelyn - unusual but not weird. I like it!
Kayleigh Megan - horrible spelling.
Katie Thelma
Lacey Ellena - only the second time I've heard Lacey as a name.
Laura Jan - Laura seems to have fallen out of favour in Australia.
Lily
Lois Beatrix - Beatrix is very sweet, especially for the daughter of a book-lover!
Maisie Immogen - very pretty.
Mia Faith
Mia Louise
Millie Elizabeth
Millie Rose
Miri
Neve Mary
Niamh
Rachel Hannah
Rennae
Rose Constance
Ruby Paige
Sophie Maria
Sophie Rebecca

Twins
Imogen Rose and Isabella Iris - both with names beginning with 'I' and floral-inspired middle names. Cute!
Macie Rose and Mia Grace - followed trends by using the most common middle names at the moment, one for each!

One surprise in this list is the frequency of the name Jayden. I have heard it a few times, but it seemed to be very popular in the UK this week! Other than that most parents seemed to stick with traditional, and perhaps more common names like Sophie and Patrick. I was also pleased to see the use of names like Harriet and Beatrix. They're uncommon but not shocking or hideous! It was also interesting to see Grace and Rose are also popular for middle names in the UK - this makes a total of at least three countries following this trend at the moment (Australia, New Zealand, and the UK).

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The Name Dame