Choosing a name for your first child can be a daunting task, with considerations such as pronunciation in various languages, perception by others, and alignment with family values and traditions.
Consequently, selecting a name for a second child can seem even more challenging, especially when the first name feels ‘just right’.
One parent found themselves in this predicament and turned to the Baby Names Reddit community for help. They feel their first daughter’s name, Eleanor Elizabeth, is ‘too perfect’ to match. The Redditor wrote: “First daughters name is too ‘perfect in my mind’, can’t decide on girl #2. ” They further confessed: “I’m just so in love with my first daughter’s name that it feels like no other names can compete (Eleanor Elizabeth).
“Someone help give me ones to consider. ” According to their post, they are looking for a three-syllable name that complements their first daughter’s name, something traditional but not overly old-fashioned or unusual.
They prefer a name that isn’t currently very popular and are open to gender-neutral options, although they remain unsure. On Reddit, where parents often seek advice, the post detailing doubts about popular names received a flurry of suggestions including the charming combinations of Charlotte Claire and Amelia Annabelle, along with an artful Jocelyn Jade.
Commenting on the post, one person shared: “One of my personal favs that I have not seen listed yet is Lorelei. But, Vivienne, Evangeline, Genevieve, and Juliette are all amazing as well.” Another contributor added their long list of favourites: “Any of these stand out?
“Corinna, Penelope, Helena, Bethany, Gillian, Madeline, Matilda, Sabrina, Sylvia, Meredith, Linnea, Cecelia, Viola, Lorelei, Leona, Clarissa, Vivian, Gwendolyn, Melinda, Cecily, Valerie, Erica, Mallory, Tabitha.”
Fresh data from BabyCentre indicates a steadfast commitment to classic choices like Olivia and Amelia topping the charts for girls’ names, but with surname-influenced options such as Hunter gaining traction and many parents opting for ‘a’-ending girls’ names. Margot and Gabriella are newcomers to the top 100 list as per the previous year’s records.
Conversely, names such as Nova and Lilly have seen a decline in popularity.
Top baby girl names for 2024
The top baby girl names for last year were:
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Olivia
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Amelia
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Lily
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Isla
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Ava
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Grace
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Sophia
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Freya
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Ivy
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Willow
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Mia
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Isabella
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Daisy
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Elsie
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Evie
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Florence
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Luna
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Sienna
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Sofia
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Ella
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Emily
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Phoebe
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Evelyn
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Poppy
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Aurora
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Aria
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Charlotte
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Rosie
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Harper
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Maya
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Layla
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Millie
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Maryam
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Maisie
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Hallie
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Mila
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Sophie
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Eliana
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Fatima
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Jasmine
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Lottie
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Bonnie
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Eva
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Matilda
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Ayla
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Emilia
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Violet
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Zara
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Zoe
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Alice
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Chloe
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Maeve
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Ada
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Ruby
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Sarah
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Ellie
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Arabella
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Isabelle
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Hannah
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Mabel
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Robyn
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Delilah
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Hazel
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Eleanor
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Erin
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Maria
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Rose
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Bella
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Thea
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Penelope
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Princess
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Esme
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Nur
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Imogen
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Eden
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Emma
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Olive
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Scarlett
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Aisha
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Lyra
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Orla
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Gianna
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Abigail
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Ariella
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Clara
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Anaya
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Lara
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Margot
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Myla
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Ophelia
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Talia
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Kiara
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Iris
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Amelie
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Lucy
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Nora
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Raya
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Zahra
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Gabriella
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Summer