Here's what we'll be naming our babies in 2018

Scoot over babies named Olivia because your baby name reign could be coming to an end.

While the moniker was revealed as being the most popular name of 2017, baby naming experts have revealed it is all change for 2018.

The bods at Babygaga have poured over records from the last few years to predict which monikers will be the most popular next year.

Picking a baby name can cause parents serious headaches. Photo: Getty
Picking a baby name can cause parents serious headaches. Photo: Getty

It’s based on emerging baby name trends, such as a growing love of the moniker Corbyn, and a preference for naming your baby after the TV programme du jour – welcome to the world baby Theon.

The list provides a useful guide for parents-to-be on what names are expected to be big on nursery registers in a few years time, while also giving an indication about the monikers they might want to avoid if they’re keen on giving the newborn a name that’s totally unique.

From the comeback of traditional names Stella and Hazel for girls, to the perennially popular Dylan and Jack here are the names officials will likely be stamping on birth certificates in 2018 over and over again.


Girls names set to be popular in 2018

Emma
Charlotte
Sadie
Violet
Kennedy
Savannah
Penelope
Victoria
Ellie
Hazel
Natalie
Luna
Rylie
Aurora
Scarlett
Nora
Zoe
Amelia
Harper
Stella

Worried about your baby's name being too popular? Steer clear of these top names. Photo: Getty
Worried about your baby's name being too popular? Steer clear of these top names. Photo: Getty


Boys names set to be popular in 2018

Finn
Jack
Atticus
Oliver
Theodore
Reuban
Dylan
Corin
Adam
Alexander
Daniel
Christopher
Brandon
Logan
Joseph
Hunter
Lucas
Kai
Jasper
Isaac

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