Top Baby Names In UK For 2016
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Gray | |
| | Boy | Cool night breeze; A royal breeze | |
| | Boy | Well-born; Born of Sheep | |
| | Boy | Prosperous spear | |
| |  Unisex | Ruler of elves; Elf counsel | |
| | Boy | Brave; Strong | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; From Jupiter | |
| | Boy | Defender of the people | |
| | Girl | Of Massy; Gift of God | |
| | Boy | Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light | |
| | Boy | Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Courageous; Skill; Art | |
| | Girl | Gift from God | |
| | Girl | Black; Dark; Dark-skinned | |
| | Girl | Hardworking; Industrious; Laborious; Brave | |
| | Girl | House owner; Lord of the manor; One who rules the home | |
| | Girl | Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold | |
| | Girl | God is my judge | |
| | Boy | Evergreen flowering plant 30 | |
| | Girl | Moon, Sky; Heaven | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live | |
| | Girl | Living; Alive | |
| | Boy | Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God | |
| | Boy | Friend; Companion; Trustworthy | |
| | Boy | Sword; The protector of something | |
| | Boy | From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted | |
| | Boy | Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect | |
| | Boy | Servant of the merciful | |
| | Boy | One who distributes goods among his people; To divide or share | |
| | Boy | Great; Powerful; Leader | |
| | Boy | Mind; Thought; Spirit | |
| | Girl | One with a good lineage; Nurturing | |
| | Girl | Dame; Good mother; Mine; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness | |
| | Girl | Messenger of God; Angelic | |
| | Girl | Rich; Princess; The Pleiades; Star cluster | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; God gratified | |
| | Unisex | Old; Ancient; Wise; Old river | |
| | Girl | Born again | |
| | Boy | God hears | |
| | Unisex | New; Gift; Peak of love | |
| | Boy | Saint James | |
| | Boy | A shore; A coastline | |
| | Boy | Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous | |
| | Boy | Bringer of light; Marshy | |
| | Boy | Name of a Quranic verse | |
| | Boy | Wise | |
| | Boy | Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance | |
| | Boy | Defender of mankind | |
| | Girl | Defender; Helper | |
| | Girl | Golden; Yellow | |
| | Girl | Farmer; Earth worker | |
| | Girl | Crippled; Lame | |
| | Girl | Superior; Best | |
| | Girl | Pearl; Daisy; True; Enlightened; Luminous; Righteous; Free | |
| | Girl | The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars | |
| | Girl | The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue | |
| | Girl | High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired | |
| | Girl | Life; Breathe; Hazelnut | |
| | Girl | Woman with a glowing, happy face; Beautiful; Salt | |
| | Unisex | River; Land of the Indians | |
| | Girl | Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun | |
| | Girl | Woodland clearing of the royal fortress | |
| | Boy | A little king; King's child | |
| | Boy | Rival; Eager | |
| | Boy | He will laugh; He will rejoice | |
| | Boy | Clay worker; Made of clay; Clay settlement | |
| | Unisex | Fox-catcher; Brave people | |
| | Boy | Horse lover | |
| | Boy | Bright army | |
| | Boy | Fiery hill; Prince; King | |
| | Girl | Dark-haired; One from the town of Arcy | |
| | Boy | Immovable; Faithful; Polar star | |
| | Boy | Stone; Rock; Pure | |
| | Boy | Sincere; Fair; Honest; Just | |
| | Boy | A baker | |
| | Girl | Mighty in battle; Warrior | |
| | Girl | Beauty; Grace | |
| | Girl | Kind-hearted; Empathetic | |
| | Girl | Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished | |
| | Girl | Island | |
| | Girl | Fire; Kernel | |
| | Girl | A friendly companion; Like love | |
| | Girl | From the fortress; A dark one | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Day's eye | |
| | Girl | Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion | |
| | Unisex | From the willow farm | |
| | Boy | My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second | |
| | Unisex | Admirable; Gift from God | |
| | Boy | Free man; Army | |
| | Boy | Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood | |
| | Unisex | Prosperous long life; One who lives a long life; God-fearing; The creator; One who tends and maintains something; Pious; One whose presence brings joy to others | |
| | Boy | In a cauldron; In a hollow; Maiden | |
| | Boy | A companion; Owner | |
| | Boy | Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle | |
| | Unisex | Just | |
| | Unisex | Highest rank; One; Defending men | |
| | Boy | Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend | |
| | Unisex | Dew of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Famous kind or type | |
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