Choosing a name for your tiny tot is a very important task, and one us mums don’t take lightly!
We spend months growing our little babies, loving them and getting to know them, and when the moment comes when we’re finally introduced, there’s no better feeling than knowing exactly what to call them.
Here’s a list of the most popular baby girl names from the past year — courtesy of babycenter.co.uk who crunched the numbers — in case any of you mamas-to-be are stuck for inspiration.
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Olivia - Originally derived from the Latin word oliva meaning olive or olive tree, and is a feminine form of Oliver.
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Sophia - Greek origins meaning wisdom, and is a variant of Sophie and alternatively spelled Sofia.
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Lily - Directly derived from lily, the flower whose meaning is pure, passion and rebirth.
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Amelia - Variant of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning work, and connoting industriousness and fertility.
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Ava - Means ‘like a bird’ and is of Latin origin.
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Mia - Italian, Scandinavian origin meaning ‘of the sea’, mine or bitter.
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Isla - Primarily of Scottish usage, derived from "Islay", which is the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It means dynamic, vibrant, brilliant, and ‘bright as sun’.
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Freya - Scandinavian origin meaning ‘noble lady’. In Norse mythology, Freya was the goddess of love and fertility.
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Ella - A short form of Eleanor and Ellen, meaning light. It can also mean ‘beautiful fairy woman’ in English.
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Rosie - A pet form of Rose, from the Latin rosa, meaning rose, the flower.
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Aria - Means ‘solo melody’ and is of Italian origin.
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Ivy - Derived from an Old English word, Ivy represents fidelity.
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Emily - Meaning ‘rival’ or industrious and hardworking, comes from the Latin name Aemilia.
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Grace - Derived from gratia, the Latin word for grace or gracious.
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Isabella - French origin meaning ‘pledged to God’.
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Poppy - Latin origin meaning ‘red flower’.
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Mila - In Spanish, Mila is derived from the name Milagros, which means ‘miracles.’
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Evie - Latin, Hebrew, and Norman origin, meaning ‘life’. Evie is a variant of the Latin and Hebrew name Eve and the Norman name Evelyn.
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Maya - Believed by the Greeks to be the earth’s mother, or the goddess of spring, Maya means ‘good mother’.
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Willow - The name Willow is of English origin and means ‘willow tree’ and ‘freedom.’
