Top 20 children's names in 07

I like looking at the top names for a particular year so here is last year's list.... What you are really wondering is "did I pick a common name!" or "Who the heck would call their kid.....!"

If you have a better definition for a name let me have it & I'll update the blog! Or if you want to suggest some of the worst names that you heard in 2007 and perhaps we can start the 'Name of shame!'

First the boys!

1. Jack - Meaning God has been gracious; has shown favour. Based on John or Jacques.
2. Thomas - Comes from the Hebrew meaning 'twin'.
3. Oliver - The olive tree. Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace.
4. Joshua - Comes from the Hebrew meaning 'God is salvation'.
5. Harry - The English meaning is 'army man' or army 'power'.
6. Charlie - Meaning 'a man'. Variant of the Germanic name 'Karl'.
7. Daniel - From the Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge'.
8. William - From the English meaning 'resolute protector'.
9. James - Comes from the Hebrew meaning 'supplanter'.
10. Alfie - Short form of Alfred, from the Old English Aelfraed meaning "elf" and raed, meaning "counsel" and taken to mean wise.
11. Samuel - Comes from the Hebrew meaning 'asked of God'.
12. George - Meaning 'farmer'.
13. Joseph - From the Arabic meaning 'may he increase or add'.
14. Benjamin - From the Hebrew meaning 'Son of the right hand'.
15. Ethan - From the Hebrew meaning 'strong'.
16. Lewis - Meaning 'renowned fighter'. A form of 'Louis'.
17. Mohammed - From the Arabic meaning 'praised.'
18. Jake - A medieval form of Jack.
19. Dylan - From the Welsh - meaning 'Son of the Ocean'.
20. Jacob - It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "he who supplants".

Now the girls...

1. Grace - Means 'grace'.
2. Ruby - From the Latin ruber, meaning "red" or "ruddy".
3. Olivia - From the Greek meaning 'olive tree'. Symbol of peace.
4. Emily - Meaning 'hardworking' or 'rival'.
5. Jessica - From the Hebrew meaning 'rich'.
6. Sophie - From the Greek meaning 'wisdom'.
7. Chloe - From the Greek meaning 'green shoot'.
8. Lily - The flower lily is a symbol of innocence; purity and beauty.
9. Ella - From French medieval origins. A given name meaning 'all'.
10. Amelia - Meaning 'industrious' or 'striving'.
11. Lucy - From English origins meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.
12. Charlotte - With French origins meaning 'tiny and feminine'.
13. Ellie - An abbreviation of 'Eleanor' and 'Ellen' meaning 'shining light' or 'most beautiful woman'.
14. Mia - Danish and Swedish pet form of 'Maria' the Latinate form of 'Mary'.
15. Evie - Derives from Eve. Means 'life'.
16. Hannah - Meaning 'favour' and 'grace'.
17. Megan - Anglo-Saxon meaning 'strong and capable'.
18. Katie - From English origins and a variant of Katherine meaning 'pure'.
19. Isabella - A Spanish form of Elisabeth. Originally from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'.
20. Isabelle - Like Isabella, it originally means 'God is my oath.'