Things to keep in mind / consider:
Do you want a traditional or modern name?
One that can be shortened?
One with a special meaning?
Perhaps you have a name ready to be passed down the generations like the Royals!
Traditional or Creative?
The Royals tend to use the same baby names from generation to generation, making them both timeless yet traditional. However, in the 2023 charts Royal names have seen a decrease in popularity, which may be due to a variety of modern influences on baby names now. Other traditional names such as Arthur have seen a resurgence in recent years. Back in 1904 it was fourth in the popularity chart dropping to position 100+ between 1964 and 2007 and in 2011 had increased to position 64. Latest data shows that in 2023 Arthur had risen to number 6.
Popular culture certainly appears to have played a part in influencing name choices with both Billie Eilish and Lana Del Ray making big gains! Thanks to the release of the Barbie and Oppenheimer films, an additional 215 girls were named Margot and 14 boys named Cillian compared to 2022. New entries to the top 100 names in 2023 include Hazel, Lilah, Autumn, Nevaeh and Raya for girls. Jax, Enzo and Bodhi make the top 100 for boys.
Maybe you will follow the Celebrity inspired route of using a brand, noun, verb or abstract as a name? The pace of popularity of choosing a ‘unique’ name has certainly picked up in the past 20 years, with Apple and Lourdes… the traditional ‘name’ mould, now appears to be well and truly broken.
Top 5 Boys Names in 2023 (taken from the Office for National Statistics for births in England & Wales in 2023)
Muhammad
Noah
Oliver
George
Leo
Top 5 girls names in 2023 (taken from ONS for births in England & Wales in 2023)
Olivia
Amelia
Isla
Lily
Freya
For comparison here were the top 5 boys and girls names in 1974:
Boys
Paul
Mark
David
Andrew
Richard
Girls
Sarah
Claire
Nicola
Emma
Lisa
Interestingly analysis by the ONS found that choices in baby names were also influenced by the age of the mother. Perhaps not surprisingly younger mums favoured more modern names such as Harper and shortened versions of boys' names, whilst older mothers favoured more traditional names. Does this suggest we get more risk adverse with age?
Here are our top tips when it comes to choosing a name
1. Be prepared for friends and family reactions if you decide to share your precious name before baby is born
2. Write out the initials of your chosen name and check they do not spell out anything undesirable!
3. Say the full name and shortened version out loud.
4. If you need or want to keep with tradition and keep the Grandparents happy, but really fancy a modern name, consider using a family name as a middle name.
5. Consider the shortened version of your chosen name. The chances are the shortened version will be used in the future. Do you like it? Does it go with the surname?
6. Make sure your chosen name will last the length of time. A cute name might sound great for a baby and child, but think about how your chosen name will sound in the boardroom!
7. How does the name sound with your surname. Choosing something too similar to your surname may end up being a tongue twister….or maybe you quite fancy that.
8. Look at names with a specific meaning, you might find something special to you.
It’s a great time choosing a name, have fun doing it and you will hopefully know when the right one comes along…. Or be forced into the decision by the deadline for that registrar date within 6 weeks of the birth.
Sources : Office for National Statistics https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/2023
If you’re trying to conceive (TTC), you probably know that there are certain foods and nutrients that become especially important once you’re pregnant. But nutrition plays a vital role even when trying to conceive, much like laying a strong foundation before constructing a house.
Certain nutrients create that foundation by supporting egg and sperm health (yes, nutrition matters for both partners), hormone balance and creating a hospitable environment for a fertilized egg to implant. In fact, studies show that certain nutrients can help increase fertility and improve success rates for both natural conception and fertility treatments.
In other words, nutrition is a key player in the TTC journey, but getting the right nutrients in the right quantities can be tricky. That’s where supplements come in. Just as you’d take a multivitamin to fill in nutritional gaps for optimal health, fertility supplements can give you that extra nutrient boost.
Choosing supplements for your fertility journey
When choosing a supplement to support your fertility journey, look for science-backed, high-quality ingredients. Our editors are careful to select and partner with brands that use ingredients that have been clinically studied to support fertility. Eu Natural® (pronounced you) covers all those bases and more. We love knowing that Eu Natural® products contain zero artificial additives, binders, or fillers and are lab-tested to ensure purity and potency.

When choosing a supplement to support your fertility journey, look for science-backed, high-quality ingredients. Our editors are careful to select and partner with brands that use ingredients that have been clinically studied to support fertility. Eu Natural® (pronounced you) covers all those bases and more. We love knowing that Eu Natural® products contain zero artificial additives, binders, or fillers and are lab-tested to ensure purity and potency.