Choosing a name for your newborn can be one of the hardest decisions for new parents to face.
With so many to take your pick of, as well as the usual influence from family and friends, trends and unique options, it can be difficult to know what to choose.
But if it's fame and fortune you’re hoping for your child, you might want to take a look at this new list from the team at Myprotein Australia.
The team compiled a list of more than 8,500 sporting personalities to discover the most popular names for the best sportsmen and women around the world.
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The top names are held by some of the most iconic sporting stars such as tennis pro, John McEnroe, legendary basketball player Michael Jordan and two-time rowing World Champion Kim Brennan.
Here are the names slated to make your little one become a sporting sensation.
Top 10 sporting names for boys
John - 256 Sports Stars
Bill - 171 Sports Stars
James - 155 sports stars
David - 142 sports stars
Bob - 136 sports stars
Mike - 134 sports stars
Tom - 133 sports stars
Peter - 124 sports stars
Jack - 111 sports stars
George - 94 sports stars
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Top 10 sporting names for girls
Christine - 49 sports stars
Kim - 45 sports stars
Anna - 44 sports stars
Mary - 35 sports stars
Sarah - 32 sports stars
Susan - 29 sports stars
Jennifer - 25 sports stars
Laura - 22 sports stars
Emily - 22 sports stars
Julie - 20 sports stars
