While celebrities tend to give their children wacky names to stand out from the crowd, most of us tend to look for agreeable names that won’t hinder our child’s future or make them a target in the playground.
Here are the most popular names in Blackpool according to bounty.com
1. Alfie
This name comes from the Gothic period and is mainly used in the English and Spanish languages. It means 'noble and ready'. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Harry
This is a German name, which means 'army', 'warrior', 'to rule', 'house owner' and 'lord of the manor'. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Oscar
This name comes from the Old Norse language and means 'gentle friend'. It is sometimes spelled with a K instead of a C. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Archie
This is also Germanic name, and it is thought to mean 'truly brave'. However, it is also thought to be a shortened version of the English and Scottish name ‘Archibold’. Photo: Shutterstock
5. Oliver
This name is thought to have been brought over to England by the Normans. It’s a variant of the French name Olivier and dates back to the time of Charlemagne in the 8th century. Photo: Shuttestock
6. Poppy
The origin of this name isn't so hard to imagine, as it is also an English word for the popular red flower. Photo: Shutterstock