Traditional names popular
NZPA-AAP London James and Elizabeth were the most popular names for British babies in 1986, according to an annual survey of births announced in “The Times” newspaper. James retained its title of most popular boys’ name for the twenty-third consecutive year. Elizabeth was favourite girls’ name for the eleventh consecutive year, al-
though Charlotte was the most popular first name for girls. Sarah, the chart-topper in 1984 and third in 1985, dropped out of the top 10 first names for girls, in spite of national enthusiasm for Prince Andrew’s July wedding to Sarah Ferguson.
Two other girls’ names with Royal connections, Victoria and Alexandra,
also dropped out of the top 10. They were replaced by Lucy and Emma. The most popular names (all forenames included) were: James, Elizabeth, 1; Edward, Louise, 2; William, Charlotte, 3; Alexander, Jane, 4; Thomas, Alice, 5; John, Mary, 6; Charles, Lucy, 7; David, Sarah, 8; Richard, Emma, 9; Michael, Emily, 10.
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Press, 6 January 1987, Page 26
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