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The 20 worst baby names for 2019 - including Xxayvier and Kingmessiah

Names associated with Game of Thrones, wine and a holiday destination are among some of the worst baby names, according to new research.

The parenting site Parents.Com has ranked the worst names children were given this year.

Other names making the cut include named like Manson, the surname of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, reports DevonLive.

Here's the list of the worst boys and girls names this year:

Top ten worst baby boy names in 2019

1. Kingmessiah

2. Yugo

3. Cub

4. Axis

5. Manson

6. Pinches

7. Xxayvier

8. Cletus

9. Danger

10. Stylez

Top ten worst baby girl names in 2019

1. Shy

2. Mattel

3. Cyncere

4. Chardonnay

5. Khaleesi

6. Starlett

7. Blaykelee

8. Any

9. Vegas

10. Pansy

At the other end of the scale, Olivia was named 2019's most popular girls name, whilst Oliver topped the list for boys.

Previously, the least popular baby names in Britain were revealed.

Girls names included Tammy, Justine and Tracy, with these monikers given to fewer than three babies each.

While for boys Jeff and Geoff, Melvyn, Greg and Graeme proved most unpopular.

Still looking for baby name inspiration?

Astrid, Margot and Thea are set to be favourites for baby girls in 2020.

While November baby names such as Millie and Eve are set to be popular this month.

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