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October 2026

• Sara 30 October 2026
  A Hebrew name meaning princess, Sara is a top-20 favourite in Catalonia and quietly beloved from Brazil to Argentina.
• Jack 29 October 2026
  An English classic meaning God is gracious, Jack is number 5 in New Zealand and a reliable favourite across the world.
• Rosa 28 October 2026
  Latin for rose, Rosa pairs sweetness with steel, and it sits just inside the top 100 in England & Wales.
• Logan 27 October 2026
  Scottish Gaelic for little hollow, Logan is a top-20 hit in the United States and Canada with a soft heart inside.
• Iris 26 October 2026
  Greek for rainbow and a top-20 hit in France, Iris is short, bright and full of colourful namesakes.
• Henry 25 October 2026
  Germanic for home ruler, Henry sits at number 4 in Australia and is a warm, sturdy classic across the English-speaking world.
• Maria 24 October 2026
  A name with two very different meanings and a huge global following. Maria tops the charts in Brazil and beyond.
• William 23 October 2026
  Germanic, steadfast and number 5 in the United States and Canada, William is the classic that refuses to go out of style.
• Julia 22 October 2026
  Number two in Catalonia, top ten in Brazil and loved far beyond. Julia wears its meaning very lightly indeed.
• Patrick 21 October 2026
  Latin for nobleman, Patrick comes with Pat, Paddy and Rick in its pocket, and a surprising number 39 spot in Australia.
• Clara 20 October 2026
  A Latin classic with a luminous meaning, a top-25 spot in Canada and a remarkably accomplished set of namesakes.
• Ali 19 October 2026
  Short, Arabic and quietly grand, Ali means high, exalted or noble, and it ranks well from Canada to France.
• Jade 18 October 2026
  Short, polished and number two in France. Jade proves a single syllable can carry a remarkable amount of shine.
• Leon 17 October 2026
  Latin for lion, top fifteen in France and full of quiet strength. Leon roars without ever raising its voice.
• Samantha 16 October 2026
  Aramaic roots, a meaning with two lovely options and nicknames for every mood. Say hello to Samantha.
• Elliot 15 October 2026
  English roots, a devout meaning and a top-60 spot in Canada. Elliot is the soft-spoken name everybody likes.
• Gabriella 14 October 2026
  Hebrew for God is my strength, with a princess, a singer and an ice dancer in its corner. Gabriella is a name with options.
• Enzo 13 October 2026
  Home ruler or giant, top ten in Argentina and Brazil, and a namesake list full of speed and football.
• Sophie 12 October 2026
  Wisdom in two syllables: Sophie is a French take on a Greek classic, and it's adored most on the other side of the world.
• Max 11 October 2026
  Three letters, a Latin meaning of greatest and a namesake list packed with brainboxes. Meet Max.
• Valentina 10 October 2026
  A Latin name meaning strong and healthy, second in Argentina and borne by the first woman in space. Meet Valentina.
• George 9 October 2026
  Greek for farmer, top ten in New Zealand and England & Wales, and endlessly dependable. Meet George.
• Anna 8 October 2026
  Hebrew, graceful and top ten in France, Anna proves a name doesn't need to be complicated to be quietly perfect.
• Arthur 7 October 2026
  Celtic roots, a fearsome meaning and top-ten status in five countries. Arthur is having a very regal moment.
• Leah 6 October 2026
  A Hebrew name meaning weary, with a matriarch, a poet and a footballer in its corner. Leah is far gentler than it sounds.
• Muhammad 5 October 2026
  Arabic, deeply meaningful and the most popular boy's name in England & Wales. Here's why Muhammad is so widely loved.
• Stella 4 October 2026
  Latin for star, with Ella and Elle hiding in plain sight. Stella has sparkle, and a surprisingly practical streak.
• Zoe 3 October 2026
  Greek, bright and powered by a Z: Zoe means life, and it seems to be thriving in countries all over the world.
• Hannah 2 October 2026
  Hebrew, graceful and a perfect palindrome. Here's why Hannah keeps its quiet charm across the world.
• Victoria 1 October 2026
  Latin for victory, royal twice over and a top-ten hit in Argentina. Victoria has never been one for half measures.

September 2026

• Mila 30 September 2026
  Gracious, dear and beloved: Mila is a soft Slavic name that has made itself at home from New Zealand to Canada.
• Mia 29 September 2026
  Short, bright and loved from Australia to Catalonia, Mia packs a surprisingly double-edged meaning into three letters.
• Emma 28 September 2026
  Four letters, two soft syllables and a meaning that covers absolutely everything. Meet Emma.
• Giovanni 26 September 2026
  A Hebrew meaning dressed in Italian tailoring, a top-twenty spot in Argentina, and Gio, Gianni or Vanni to choose from.
• Kai 25 September 2026
  Hawaiian, tiny, and welcome in nearly every playground on earth. Kai is the name that travels light.
• Xavier 24 September 2026
  Basque, distinctive, and it means new house. Xavier comes with an X, three nicknames and a top-fifty spot in Australia.
• Ian 23 September 2026
  A Scottish name that means God is gracious, refuses to be shortened, and is somehow a hit in the Spanish-speaking world.
• Jordan 22 September 2026
  Hebrew, easy-going, and very good at football. Jordan is the name that never fights the stairs.
• Jonathan 21 September 2026
  Hebrew, grateful, and hiding a whole second name inside it. Jonathan is the sensible one on your shortlist.
• Christian 20 September 2026
  Latin, poised, and refreshingly free of mystery. A closer look at Christian, and the Chris that comes with it.
• Adrian 19 September 2026
  Latin, elegant, and adored from Mexico City to Catalonia: Adrian is the name that sounds like it has been places.
• Nathan 18 September 2026
  Hebrew, gentle, huge in Canada and France, and it comes with Nate thrown in for free.
• Christopher 17 September 2026
  A Greek classic that means bearing Christ, shortens two ways, and has never once been misspelt on a register.
• Thomas 16 September 2026
  It means twin, it comes in three lengths, and it has never once gone out of style. Thomas, examined.
• Anthony 15 September 2026
  Etruscan roots, a meaning that flatters, and three names for the price of one. Meet Anthony.
• Julian 14 September 2026
  Youthful, elegant and huge in Argentina, Julian is the smart shortlist name most people forget.
• Aiden 13 September 2026
  Irish, warm and wonderfully spirited, Aiden gives a small person a great deal to live up to.
• Owen 12 September 2026
  Young warrior or well-born, four letters long, and it never needs shortening.
• Sebastian 11 September 2026
  Greek for venerable, top five in Mexico City, and the most elegant name on most shortlists.
• Jackson 10 September 2026
  Old English, literally son of Jack, and now one of the coolest names on the register.
• Jacob 9 September 2026
  A patriarch's name that somehow became the friendliest boy in the class.
• Ethan 8 September 2026
  Strong, safe, firm: three words most new parents would happily settle for at 4am.
• Michael 7 September 2026
  Who is like God? Nobody, says Michael, and then gets on with being brilliant at everything.
• Liliana 6 September 2026
  Latin, lyrical and quietly everywhere, Liliana is the lily that learned to sing.
• James 5 September 2026
  Top ten in America, top forty here, and secretly meaning something rather cheeky.

August 2026

• Amara 29 August 2026
  Three even syllables from Sanskrit, with a meaning that manages to be both eternal and calm.
• Eva 28 August 2026
  Short, ancient and effortlessly international, Eva is the small name with the enormous meaning.
• David 27 August 2026
  Five letters, one perfect meaning, and a passport stamped in nearly every country going.
• Sarah 26 August 2026
  Ancient, Hebrew, and so thoroughly familiar that most people forget how regal it actually is.
• Mateo 25 August 2026
  Number two in Argentina, top ten in Catalonia, and it means gift of God.
• Ariana 24 August 2026
  Greek in origin, holy in meaning, and rising quietly on eight different charts at once.
• Liam 23 August 2026
  An Irish name meaning resolute protector that quietly became the most popular boy's name in the Americas.
• Alice 22 August 2026
  Number three in Brazil, number nine in France, and still perfectly at home on a British birth certificate.
• Felix 21 August 2026
  Latin, crisp and cheerfully optimistic, Felix hands your child a bit of good fortune on day one.
• Maya 20 August 2026
  Sanskrit, four letters, and a meaning that shifts depending on which thread you pull.
• Hugo 19 August 2026
  Brisk, continental and quietly clever, Hugo is the boy's name that gets straight to the point.
• Elena 18 August 2026
  Greek for shining light, luminous, well-travelled and effortlessly elegant.
• Theo 17 August 2026
  A French pet form that stopped being a nickname and became a top-twenty name across four continents.
• Eliana 16 August 2026
  Hebrew for 'God has answered', melodic, hopeful and steadily on the rise.
• Oscar 15 August 2026
  Top ten in England and Wales, fiercely Old Norse in meaning, and somehow still the cosiest name going.
• Emilia 14 August 2026
  Latin for rival or industrious, the same spirited old name, dressed in something a little grander.
• Leonardo 13 August 2026
  Grand, warm and endlessly shortenable, the four-syllable name that still feels approachable.
• Aurora 12 August 2026
  Latin for dawn, luminous, romantic and quietly rising all over the world.
• Luca 11 August 2026
  Sun-warmed, effortless and rocketing up the charts, the name that fits in absolutely everywhere.
• Layla 10 August 2026
  Arabic for night, dark, lyrical and climbing shortlists from America to Australia.
• Ryan 9 August 2026
  Irish, effortlessly cool and quietly regal, a name that has aged far better than most of its era.
• Emily 8 August 2026
  Latin at heart, meaning rival or industrious, softer than it sounds, and quietly everywhere.
• Caleb 7 August 2026
  An old Hebrew name with a loyal streak, a rugged edge and a surprisingly playful meaning.
• Sofia 6 August 2026
  Spanish for wisdom, Greek at the root, and sitting at number one in more than one country.
• Elias 5 August 2026
  Hebrew, heartfelt and quietly global, the name that means the heavens but shortens to a cuddle.
• Elizabeth 4 August 2026
  An ancient Hebrew classic that has crowned queens and quietly spawned a small army of nicknames.
• Isaac 3 August 2026
  Hebrew for he will laugh, Isaac pairs a joyful meaning with a strikingly clever crowd of namesakes.
• Luna 2 August 2026
  Latin for the moon, soft, celestial and rising fast on shortlists right across the world.
• Gabriel 1 August 2026
  Number one in France and meaning God is my strength, Gabriel is mighty, melodic and gently celestial.

July 2026

• Abigail 31 July 2026
  A French-touched, ancient Hebrew name that translates, rather wonderfully, to 'my father is joy'.
• Leo 30 July 2026
  French for lion, adored across Europe, and three sunny letters that need no nickname, this is Leo.
• Evelyn 29 July 2026
  Vintage, soft-edged and quietly back in fashion, a name with two charming meanings and a cosy heart.
• Samuel 28 July 2026
  Hebrew for God has heard, Samuel is the steady, heartfelt classic that somehow never feels dated.
• Isabella 27 July 2026
  Lyrical, devoted and delightfully flexible, a four-syllable classic with a nickname for every mood.
• Levi 26 July 2026
  Rising fast and meaning joined or attached, Levi is a small, warm name all about belonging.
• Amelia 25 July 2026
  Vintage, industrious and impossibly charming, a name that rolls up its sleeves and still looks elegant.
• Daniel 24 July 2026
  Ancient, principled and never out of fashion, Daniel means God is my judge, and quietly works in almost any language.
• Sophia 23 July 2026
  Ancient, elegant and endlessly popular, a Greek classic that has never once looked dated.
• Alexander 22 July 2026
  Greek for defender of men, roomy enough to grow into, and armed with a nickname for every mood, meet Alexander.
• Olivia 21 July 2026
  Number one across the English-speaking world, yet somehow still soft, sunlit and unshowy.
• Lucas 20 July 2026
  Latin for bringer of light, top-ten across continents, and effortlessly timeless, say hello to Lucas.
• Benjamin 19 July 2026
  Argentina's number one boy's name means son of the right hand, warm, worldly and blessed with three nicknames.
• Oliver 18 July 2026
  Norman French, top-three across the English-speaking world, and torn between olive tree and elf warrior, meet Oliver.
• Noah 17 July 2026
  Ancient, calming and currently number one across half the planet. Meet Noah.
• Spike 16 July 2026
  Not for the faint-hearted: a sharp, spiky English original worn by comedians and film-makers alike. Meet Spike.
• Roman 15 July 2026
  Latin to its bones, worn by presidents and scholars, and quietly climbing across the world. Meet Roman.

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