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Only 6 Babies in 2020 England and Wales

AuntieofGretel
By AuntieofGretel
Updated Thu Dec 02 2021
  1. Eirlys

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "snowdrop"

    • Description:

      This ethereal Welsh word name has a sound as pretty and delicate as its floral namesake. Pronounced with a bright IRE sound like in Iris or an AYR sound like in air, depending on region, Eirlys entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to 8 babies. Also used for around 10 girls in England and Wales each year, parents may be inclined to consider Eirlys as an alternative to Eira which has been climbing up the charts.
  2. Augusta

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Augusta is a dignified name reminiscent of wealthy great-aunts and stately homes, but with the fashion for both August and Gus for boys, and the renewed interest in clunky classics like Gwendolyn and Winifred for girls, Augusta might just appeal to contemporary parents.
  3. Suzanne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Susan

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Suzanne became popular along with Susan but has just dropped out of the Top 1,000. Wait a generation (or two) in the US, though in France Suzanne is once again tres chic.
  4. Annabeth

    • Origin:

      Combination of Anna and Beth

    • Description:

      This is a long-recognized smoosh name merging Anna with the short form of Elizabeth, and is one of the prettiest combo names, a possible alternative to Annabel.
  5. Mildred

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "gentle strength"

    • Description:

      Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred, Deborah, Millicent, and Gwendolen, it's not entirely out of the question that Mildred might make a return in coming years
  6. Posey

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "a bunch of flowers"

    • Description:

      Posey is fashionable in England, a country of gardeners, but this pretty bouquet-of-flowers name is only starting to be heard here.
  7. Peony

    • Origin:

      Flower name; Latin

    • Meaning:

      "healing"

    • Description:

      One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.
  8. Elsbeth

    • Origin:

      German variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Although they could be easily confused, Elsbeth is a fairly unusual contracted German version of Elizabeth, while cousin Elspeth hails from Scotland. With its 'beth' ending, Elsbeth feels closer to the mother name.
  9. Peach

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      Peach is one of those names that, a generation ago, would have been placed in the wacky celebrity baby name category. But now with the proliferation of word, nature, and yes, food names, Peach sounds adorably baby-ready.
  10. Meg

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary than Peg, more stylish than Megan, and still one of the best diminutives of Margaret.

      Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne.

  11. Diamond

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "diamond"

    • Description:

      Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use.
  12. Clarabelle

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bright and beautiful"

    • Description:

      A combination name that might be dismissed as a clown and cow name. The sounds are nevertheless pretty and the meaning is good - though spellings Claribel or Clarabel might help distance it from the cow association.
  13. Royalty

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "people of royal blood or status"

    • Description:

      Royalty represents the convergence of two important trends: word names and superlative names such as Legend and King. Blending status and power with a fashion, flair, and confidence, it this longer form leans more feminine while Royal is given to more boys.
  14. Treasure

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "highly valued possession"

    • Description:

      Doting parents have begun to use names like Precious and Treasure, which are sweet for a baby, but might not hold up over the years. Treasure was used for nearly 300 baby girls in one recent year.
  15. Petal

    • Origin:

      English from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "leaf"

    • Description:

      Petal is the soft and sweet-smelling name of a character in the novel and film, The Shipping News. With the rise of such flower names as Poppy and Posy, we believe Petal — down-to-earth yet romantic — has its own appealingly distinctive style.
  16. Annamaria

    • Origin:

      Italian combination of Anna and Maria

    • Meaning:

      "grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics.
  17. Pearla

    • Description:

      Pearla is a feminine name derived from 'pearl,' the precious gem formed within oysters. This variation adds a softened, more feminine ending to the direct gem name. While Pearl gained popularity during the late Victorian era when gem and virtue names were fashionable, Pearla has always remained a less common alternative. The name evokes qualities associated with pearls: purity, rarity, elegance, and natural beauty. Pearla peaked in usage during the early 20th century but has since become quite uncommon. This name carries vintage charm while maintaining connections to nature and precious objects. A person named Pearla might appreciate their name's distinctive quality that remains recognizable and pronounceable across many cultures.

  18. Suzanna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Susanna

    • Description:

      Part Susanna, part Suzanne, Suzanna is a smidge less attractive than either of those classic options but still carries some appeal. But you (and your child) WILL be spelling it forever.
  19. Rosabelle

    • Origin:

      English compound name, Rosa + Belle

    • Meaning:

      "rose + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Rosabelle is a charming feminine name combining the classic 'Rosa' (meaning 'rose' in Latin) with the French suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'). This elegant compound name literally translates to 'beautiful rose,' evoking images of the beloved flower.
  20. Teleri

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "your mayfly"

    • Description:

      The name of a maiden of King Arthur's court in some accounts. It is a contraction of Welsh "ty" (thy) + Eleri.

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