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Arthur is of Celtic origin, meaning 'bear'. It's been a prominent name for years – he was the head of the Knights of the Round Table, The Fonz in Happy Days, Arthur the loveable aardvark, and Mr and Mrs Santa's son in Arthur Christmas.Noah is an Old Testament name, from the famous story of Noah's Ark. He was deemed the only man worthy enough to be singled out by God, to survive the flood that was sent to punish the world.
Other celebrities and characters are to thank for Harry's high rank, too, such as Harry Potter, former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles, and Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally.9 / 100 Whether you think of Charlie Chaplin, Charlie's Angels or Charlie Brown, this is a boys' name that will stand the test of time.Freddie is another nickname that's taken precedent over its longer version, Frederick or Alfred. It means 'peaceful ruler'.
Finley was the name of Macbeth's dad, but there aren't many other famous faces who own it. Could your son change that?Is your baby boy the best gift you could've wished for? This could be just the name for your little one. Theo is of Greek origin, meaning 'divine gift'. He was an important figure in the Old Testament, as the successor to Moses who finally led the Israelites into the Promised Land.James is a classic name, derived from the Bible. Two apostles in the New Testament were named James, as well as it being a royal name.25 / 100
Ever met a baby Arlo before? There's a good chance you might if this unique name keeps getting even more popular. For a while, Max and other German names saw a dip in popularity, after the Second World War. But, the cute name has clearly climbed its way back into the nations hearts. In the Old Testament, Joseph is the 12th and favourite son of Jacob and Rachel, but in the New Testament, Joseph is the carpenter husband of the Virgin Mary.The striking name Sebastian is of Greek and Latin origin, meaning 'person from ancient city of Sebasta'.
The name meaning stems from the Bible, where Jacob and Leah's first born son was named Reuben. Variations of the name, like Ruban, are also used in South Asian cultures.Colin Firth and Hilary Duff are some celebs to name their sons Luca.Despite Prince William and Kate naming their youngest son Louis in 2018, the name was more popular written with an 'e' at the end. It means 'renowned warrior'.
This version of the name is the Latin form of Hugh. Continuing the Harry Potter influence, we discover Ron and Hermione named their son Hugo at the end of the seventh book.Louis is the last recent royal baby name on the list. Prince William and Kate chose to spell their youngest son's name with an 'S' rather than 'E' at the end.Heyyy Jude ... sorry if the Beatles' song is in your head now.
According to the Bible, Ezra led a group of 1,500 Israelites out of slavery in Babylon and back to Jerusalem. It's a popular forename, but celebrities like Beyoncé and Helena Bonham Carter have it as their surname, too.The name is most associated with the angel Gabriel, who heralded the news of Jesus' birth. He presides over Paradise, serving as the angel of mercy, life, joy, judgment, truth and dreams. 66 / 100It's another common surname that's become popular as a first name over the years and makes the top 100 baby names for the first time in this most recent 2018 list.
There have been plenty of famous Michaels, too: Michael Jackson, basketball player Michael Jordan and Michael Sheen, to name a few.This is the third variation of spelling for this popular Muslim name. Which will you opt for?It can be shortened to Stan, but it's one of those rare names where the fuller version sounds a touch cuter.
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