Switcheroo! We give the most popular 80s baby girl names a modern twist

The top ten names for girls of the 80s are often-used and well-loved, but for some they might seem a little dated. Enter the switcheroo!

Take a little bit of 80s name and sprinkle it with some modern magic. The results are some contemporary new suggestions that hat tip the old faves. So you can nearly name your daughter after your aunt Kelly. Everyone wins! You’re welcome.

Amanda

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This much-used 80s favourite means ‘she must be loved’. If you fancy updating to something similar, but more modern, you could try Amelie (the French version of Amelia) or the equally French-y Aimee. Amaya is another pretty alternative, meaning ‘night rain’ or shrink it down to Maya, even?