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Which baby names are becoming more common in your area?

32 replies

amy480 · 04/10/2026 11:42

Just curious really! In baby classes / out and about I’ve encountered x3 Nova / x 2 Beatrice / x2 Wren (both girls) / x2 Goldie / x 2 Reuben. I’m in Surrey. Hearing of a lot of baby Jude’s recently too.

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Summerlovingtheraspberries · 08/10/2026 22:39

A few people I know of have called their baby Rueben.
Also quite a few Rowans, both make and female.

NamingNoNames · 11/10/2026 13:40

Summerlovingtheraspberries · 08/10/2026 22:39

A few people I know of have called their baby Rueben.
Also quite a few Rowans, both make and female.

Not Reuben?
The frequent misspelling would put me off.

I too have a dislike for Ottilie - it has the same vibes as Ivy for me, a clingy climbing weed that's difficult to get rid of.

The 'Ottilia' pronunciation in German is nice, but 'Otterly' isn't.

Summerlovingtheraspberries · 11/10/2026 13:41

Oh yes it could be Reuben!

NamingNoNames · 11/10/2026 13:51

@Summerlovingtheraspberries , not criticising, it is frequently misspelt on here, as are Isaac, Cecilia and Lily.

NamingNoNames · 11/10/2026 14:01

The name Wren makes me think of the Wren kitchens showroom in Guildford. Smile
Fitted Kitchens & Wardrobes in Guildford, Surrey | Wren

cattussuperior · 11/10/2026 14:08

Florence, Violet, Margot, Ottilie
Noah, Jude, Theo

RaraRachael · 11/10/2026 14:12

Any made up name beginning with K

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