The most popular baby name trends for 2018

Some of the most popular names of 2017, so far, include Olivia, Lily, Sophie, Emily and Amelia for girls. Muhammed, Oliver, Harry, Jack and George are top of the pops for boys.

But let’s fast-forward and consider what might be heading to the top of the list next year, in 2018, inspired by popular culture and world events.

Time lord-inspired names

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For the first time ever, 2018 brings us a female Dr Who. Yay! We're predicting this could spark a bunch of baby names inspired by the cast and characters.

We suggest: Martha, Billie, Jodie, Clara, Rose, River or Amelia. Or perhaps Rory, Danny, Mickey or Samuel.