The 10 most popular baby names in Great Britain
During pregnancy, what is most talked about is what sex your child is going to be and what you are going to name it. This is one of the most important decisions that parents have to make when having a child, since the baby will carry the chosen name for the rest of their lives.
This is a list of the most popular baby names of 2007-2008. They are listed in popularity from top to bottom and there is also an explanation of what the baby’s name means.
The list of the most popular baby names in Great Britain and Wales over time shows how popular baby names evolve over time, with traditional names coming out on top while more modern names struggle to make an appearance. The situation in the UK is very different from that in the US, where more unique, unusual and trendy names can be found in the top 10. Let’s see if in 2008 it will be time for trendy names to become popular in the US as well. United Kingdom, or if parents will continue to prefer more classic names.
The ten most popular baby names for girls and boys of 2007
Top 10 Baby Boy Names of 2007
1.Jack
2.Thomas
3. Oliver
4. Joshua
5.Harry
6. Charlie
7. Daniel
8. William
9.James
10.Alfie
Top 10 Baby Girl Names 2007
1. Grace
2 ruby
3. Olive
4. Emile
5.Jessica
6. Sofia
7. Chloe
8. lily
9. She
10. Amelia
This is a list of the top 10 baby names for girls and boys of 2007. This information is taken from the national statistics website and the records are valid.
Below you will find the meanings of each name listed above and a detailed description of where the name originated and any other information you can find. I hope you find this article helpful, and possibly help you choose the right baby name for your newborn child, and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy/motherhood.
The 10 most popular baby boy names of 2007 meanings.
JACK
Derived from Jackin (formerly Jankin), a medieval diminutive of JUAN. It has long been considered an independent name. During the Middle Ages it was very common and became a slang word meaning “man”. It was frequently used in fairy tales and nursery rhymes, such as ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, ‘Little Jack Horner’ and ‘Jack Sprat’. American writers Jack London (1876-1916) and Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) were two famous bearers of this name.
THOMAS
Greek form of the Aramaic name Te’oma meaning “twin”. In the New Testament, this was the name of the apostle who initially doubted the risen Jesus. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to its popularity, the name came into general use in the Christian world.
In England, the name was introduced by the Normans and became very popular due to Saint Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr in the 12th century. Another notable saint with this name was the 13th-century Italian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas, considered a Doctor of the Church. Other famous bearers include philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), US President Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), novelist Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), and inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931).
OLIVER
Norman French form of a Germanic name, possibly the name Alfihar meaning “army of elves”. The spelling was altered by association with the Latin oliva “olive tree”. In the Middle Ages, the name became known in Western Europe due to the French epic ‘La Chanson de Roland’, in which Olivier was a friend and adviser to the hero Roland.
In England, Oliver was a common medieval name; however, it became rare after the 17th century due to military commander Oliver Cromwell who ruled the country after the civil war. The name was revived in the 19th century, perhaps in part because of the title character in Charles Dickens’ novel ‘Oliver Twist’ (1838), which was about a poor orphan living on the streets of London.
JOSUE
From the Hebrew name (Yehoshu’a) meaning “YAHWEH is salvation”. Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan by Moses in the Old Testament. After Moses’ death, Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites. As an English name, Joshua has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.
The name Jesus comes from a Greek translation of the short Aramaic form ÙµéÁռⷠ(Yeshu’a), which was the real name of Jesus.
HARRY
Medieval English form of HENRY. In modern times it is used as a diminutive of both Henry and HAROLD. A famous bearer was US President Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). He is also the name of the boy wizard in JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ series of books, first published in 1997.
Charlie
This is a diminutive or feminine form of CHARLES. One famous bearer is Charlie Brown, the main character in Charles Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.
DANIEL
From the Hebrew name (Daniyel) meaning “God is my judge.” Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the king’s court, rising to prominence interpreting the king’s dreams. The book also features Daniel’s four visions of the end of the world.
Due to the popularity of the biblical character, the name came into use in England during the Middle Ages. Although it became rare in the fifteenth century, it was revived after the Protestant Reformation. Famous bearers of this name include English author Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), Swiss mathematician Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782), and American frontiersman Daniel Boone (1734-1820).
WILLIAM
From the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements will “will, desire” and rudder “helmet, protection”. Saint William of Gellone was an 8th century cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The name was common among the Normans and became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England. It was later borne by three other English kings, as well as by the rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands, and Prussia.
Other famous bearers include William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero, and William Tell, a legendary 14th-century Swiss hero. In the literary world, it was in charge of the playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the poet William Blake (1757-1827), the poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850), the playwright William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), the author William Faulkner (1897 -1962), and author William S. Burroughs (1914-1997)
JAMES
English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name (Ya’aqov) (see JACOB). This was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was James the Greater, brother of the Apostle John, who was beheaded under Herod Agrippa in the Book of Acts. The second was James the Less, son of Alphaeus. Another James (known as James the Just) is also mentioned in the Bible as the brother of Jesus.
Since the 13th century, this form of the name has been used in England, although it became more common in Scotland, where various kings bore it. In the 16th century, Scottish King James VI inherited the English throne, becoming the first ruler of all of Great Britain, and the name became much more popular. Famous bearers include explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779), steam engine inventor James Watt (1736-1819), and novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents. A notable fictional bearer is the British spy James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming.
THE FI
Diminutive of ALFREDO
Top 10 most popular baby names for girls of 2007 meanings.
GRACE
From the English word grace, this derives ultimately from the Latin gratia. This was one of the names of the virtues created in the 17th century by the Puritans. Actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982) was a famous carrier.
RUBY
It simply means “ruby” from the gemstone’s name (ultimately derived from the Latin ruber “red”), which is the birthstone for July. It came into use as a given name in the 19th century.
OLIVIA
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ (1602). Shakespeare may have based it on the name OLIVER or the Latin word oliva meaning “olive”. In the play, Olivia is a noblewoman who is courted by Duke Orsino, but falls in love with her messenger Cesario instead.
The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 18th century, although it did not become very popular until the latter half of the 20th century. His rise in popularity in America was precipitated by a character on the 1970s television series ‘The Walton’s.’
EMILIO
English feminine form of Aemilius (see EMIL). In the English-speaking world it was not common until after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century; Princess Amelia Sophia (1711-1786) was commonly known as Emily in English, although Amelia is an unrelated name.
Famous bearers include the British author Emily Bronte (1818-1848), who wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’, and the American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886).
Jessica
This name was first used in this way by Shakespeare in his play ‘The Merchant of Venice’ (1596), where it belongs to Shylock’s daughter. Shakespeare probably based it on the Biblical name ISCAH which in his day would have been spelled Jesca. It was not commonly used as a given name until the mid-20th century.
SOFIA
Means “wisdom” in Greek. This was the name of one of the first saints, probably mythical, who died of grief after the martyrdom of her three daughters. The legends about her probably arose as a result of a medieval misunderstanding of the phrase Hagia Sophia “Holy Wisdom”, which was the name of a great basilica in Constantinople.
This name was common among continental European royalty during the Middle Ages, and was popularized in Britain by the German House of Hanover when it inherited the British throne in the 18th century. It was the name of the characters in the novels ‘Tom Jones’ (1749) by Henry Fielding and ‘The Vicar of Wakefield’ (1766) by Oliver Goldsmith.
chloe
Means “green shoot” in Greek. This was an epithet for the Greek goddess Demeter. The name is also mentioned by Paul in one of his epistles in the New Testament. As an English name, Chloe has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.
LILY
From the name of the flower, a symbol of purity. The word is ultimately derived from the Latin lilium.
SHE
Norman form of the Germanic name Alia, which was a shortened form of names containing the Germanic element ali meaning “another”. It was introduced to England by the Normans and was used until the 14th century, then revived in the 19th century. A famous carrier was the American singer Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996).
AMELIA
Variant of AMALIA, although it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin. The name became popular in England after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century; he was born to the daughters of George II and George III. Another famous carrier was Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), the first woman to make a solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean.
