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Ten popular baby names considered the 'worst' by fellow parents announced

The "worst" baby names have been listed for 2020 and some of them are incredibly popular.

Monikers such as Grace, Amelia and Mia have all made the the top ten, despite still being much loved names by many.

We wouldn't worry too much though, as The Mirror reports the thing that makes these names so undesirable is simply personal preference.

And with baby names often at the centre of debate among families and on online threads, it's worth noting all that really matters is that you like the name.

But if you're interested, the list, which was found on Mumsnet after the site posed the question "What would you never name a child and why?" has bee outlined below.

Here’s the list of top 10 worst baby names, and the mums did not hold back.

1. Mia – Because it means "missing in action".

2. Lana – As spelt backwards, it looks rather rude.

3. Fanny – "For obvious reasons".

4. Grace – Because "there are very few accents that say it gracefully".

5. Amelia – As one mum "find(s) the 'me' so whiney".

6. Graham – As "it sounds like "Grey Ham'".

7. Flora – One mum admitted: "(it) makes me think of bacteria".

8. Alexa – Because it sounds too much like the virtual assistant.

9. Mercedes – A parent said: "She’s a child not a car".

10. Luna – Because "it's a pet name".

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