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Below is the official list from the ONS of the first 1000 most popular names in England and Wales in 2020.
Whether you're looking for an exclusively British name, or an English name in general, The Bump has some of the most popular baby names from the UK.
We love British baby names as they contain so much variety and flavour, often bringing in influences, culture and language from far and wide and from long, long ago. While many British baby names have ancient origins and meanings, others are quirky and modern or a twist on an old favourite.
British names are steeped in history, influenced by the country’s past, including its Celtic, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Norman roots. This list comprises common British names from England, Scotland, and Wales and their meanings. Female Names. Male Names. Olivia – Olive tree, olive branch.
Explore Traditional Baby Girl and Boy Names. Gender: All. Sort By: Most Popular. Olivia. Emma. Charlotte. Amelia. Sophia. James. Theodore.
Here are some of our favorite British names for babies... British Boy Names. Alastair: The beloved traditional British boy name actually has Scottish roots as a version of Alexander.
Macaulay m English (British) From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh, itself derived from Amhalghadh, a given name of unknown meaning. A famous bearer of the surname was Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1861), a British Whig politician and noted historian.
