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Official list of top 100 most popular baby names in 2019 released

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the official list today.

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The official list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2019 has finally been released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

There’s some familiar favourites and some new additions to the list of most popular names this year as parents opted to keep both Oliver and Olivia in the number one spots once again.

Oliver has been the top boys’ name since 2013, while Olivia has been the top girls’ name since 2016.

Whilst there was no new entrants to the top 10 list of boys names for 2019, Freya and Lily replaced Emily and Ella in the top 10 girls’ names, and Lara and Mabel replaced Aisha and Francesca in the top 100, with Mabel not being in the top 100 since 1924.

Alfred, Chester, Hudson, Ibrahim and Oakley entered the 2019 top 100 boys’ names, replacing Alex, Dexter, Dominic, Kai, Sonny and Tobias.

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Shortened versions / ‘nickname names’ of traditional boys’ names also featured in half of the top 10 boys’ names chosen by mothers aged under 25 years in 2019, compared with just one name chosen by mothers aged 35 years and over.

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David Corps at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said: “Oliver and Olivia continued their reign as the top boys’ and girls’ names in 2019, but analysis shows choices in baby names can differ depending on the mother’s age.

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“We found younger mothers opted for more modern girls’ names like Harper, which has seen a rise since the Beckhams named their daughter so in 2011, and shortened boys’ names like Freddie.

“In contrast, older mothers chose more traditional names such as Jack and Charlotte.

“Popular culture continues to influence the baby names landscape. Following Dua Lipa’s first UK number one single in 2017, the number of girls named Dua has doubled from 63 to 126 in 2019.”

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Top 20 Most Popular Baby Names 2019

Girls

  1. Olivia

2. Amelia

3. Isla

4. Ava

5. Mia

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6. Isabella

7. Sophia

8. Grace

9. Lily

10. Freya

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11. Emily

12. Ivy

13. Ella

14. Rosie

15. (joint) Evie & Florence

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17. Poppy

18. Charlotte

19. Willow

20. Everly

Boys

1. Oliver

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2. George

3. Noah

4. Arthur

5. Harry

6. Leo

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7. Muhammad

8. Jack

9. Charlie

10. Oscar

11. Jacob

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12. Henry

13. Thomas

14. Freddie

15. Alfie

16. Theo

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17. William

18. Theodore

19. Archie

20. Joshua

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For the full list of most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2019 and for more information, visit the Office for National Statistics (ONS) website here.

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Manchester firefighter surprises partner with proposal during new recruits parade

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We’re a sucker for a wholesome little video as we know you are, which is exactly why we thought of you lot when we came across this video of a newly graduated Manchester firefighter surprising his partner with a heartwarming proposal.

Just the kind of heartwarming that usually sets us off after a long week at work.

The clip shared by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) on Thursday, 25 April, shows Manc fireman James popping the question to his girlfriend sat unassumingly in the audience at a recent passing out ceremony.

Pass out ceremonies are when trainees go from recruits to fully qualified firefighters after completing their intensive operational training. It’s a long-standing tradition in the emergency services where friends and family gather to celebrate their achievements – it’s almost like it’s the perfect opportunity…

Watch as a Manc firefighter turns his passing out ceremony into a surprise proposal.

As you can see, since the graduates are usually the centre of attention, James couldn’t help but size his moment and instead of walking and lining up normally like everyone else, he decided to head straight over to his wife-to-be and get down on one knee.

You already know the rest.

Welling up immediately and barely able to remove her hands from her face, Melissa nods and says yes as the crowd cheers and the pair share a smooch.

You just love to see it.

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Writing on social media, the GMFRS said: “We managed to capture a VERY special moment at our new recruits pass out parade today… Congratulations to James and Melissa!”, adding, “Certainly one way to start your new career”.

If we don’t see all the groomsmen dressed as firefighters on a random viral video sometime soon we’re going to be gutted.

All the best to the happy couple and if you’ve got any more lovely clips like this to send in so we can make ourselves cry (in a good way), you know what to do.

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The Chestergate pub in Stockport is at it again with some of the most wonderfully Manc scenes you’ll ever see

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The legendary Chestergate pub in Stockport is back with another belter of a video, following on from their viral belly-flashing clip of 2022.

The Mersey Square boozer has painted yet another quintessentially Northern depiction of UK pub culture with the latest Manc scenes they’ve captured around the karaoke machine.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of stumbling into The Chestergate in Stockport town centre, the long-standing boozer currently operated by publican chain Blind Tiger Inns, you’re seriously missing out.

While it might not be the flashiest of pubs, when it comes to entertainment, it always delivers.

Whether it’s stunts like renaming themselves ‘The Southgate’ whenever the Euros or World Cup rolls around, or the locals just genuinely having a whale of a time no matter what day of the week it is, it really sums up the best of pub culture.

The Chestergate went viral for some of the most British footage ever caught on film back in 2022 and the videos saw a huge wave of love and support flooding in for the pub, as well as a healthy amount of chuckles. Safe to say we were chuffed to see them pop back up on our feed again recently.

Karaoke night at The Chestergate literally never disappoints.

Forget ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ or ‘Champagne Supernova’ for karaoke songs – we’ll take a cacophony of inaudible throwback pop music, whilst another bloke and his hype man try and MC over a totally ill-fitting beat any day of the week.

And that’s handy because you’ll find those kinds of shenanigans happening at this place all the time.

Be it hens and stags, St George’s Day celebrations; a safe-cracking-themed competition, a ‘Texas Hold ‘Em Hoedown’ dance-off, or simply the matchday crowds when the footy’s on, there’s always something going on here.

It’s simultaneously one of the most no-nonsense and somehow a non-stop shenanigan-filled paradise. They also look after their own and consider their regulars part of the family. Case and point: they threw their very own ‘Dancing Queen’ Molly a big bash for her 86th birthday and it’s such wholesome viewing.

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At this point, it’s worth flagging that we have nothing but envy for these folks and anyone who’s just out there having the time of their lives on any random weeknight.

Yes, it produced plenty of laughs for those watching online in recent times but this lot won’t mind one bit – not only is the pub seeing more and more new faces through the door but that’s the whole point of a pub, isn’t it? Going for a pint with your nearest and dearest and having a laugh.

Not only is it very Manchester but it’s Britain at its very best.

We hope to see you at The Chestergate pub in Stockport for a pint or two sometime soon and we’re making a bit of a prat of ourselves, don’t worry, we’re sure they’ll have the cameras ready for you.

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Featured Images — The Chestergate (via Facebook)

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