Most popular names
The Office for National Statistics in the UK has published the list of the most popular names for babies in England and Wales. Mostly very traditional names, which would not be out of place in a Charles Dickens novel:
Top 10 boys’ names in England and Wales in 2005:
1. Jack
2. Joshua
3. Thomas
4. James
5. Oliver
6. Daniel
7. Samuel
8. William
9. Harry
10. Joseph
Top 10 girls’ names in England and Wales in 2005:
1. Jessica
2. Emily
3. Sophie
4. Olivia
5. Chloe
6. Ellie
7. Grace
8. Lucy
9. Charlotte
10. Katie