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Top baby names for 2022 predicted with a huge rise in TV-inspired ones

The most popular baby names expected in 2022 have been revealed, and it looks like many prospective parents have been inspired by their lockdown viewing.

Last year's most popular names were dominated by those inspired by TV shows - such as Arya from Game of Thrones - and 2022 looks set to be no different.

Among the most popular names predicted are Tiger - as in lockdown staple Tiger King - and Connell, from BBC Three hit Normal People.

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The experts at Nameberry are also expecting new parents next year to look to 2021 Netflix favourite Bridgerton, with characters such as Benedict, Cressida, Daphne, Eloise and Francesca all serving as potential inspiration.

Additionally, more and more parents are reportedly looking at gender-neutral names like Sasha, Laurie and Artemis.

As always, celebrity parents are ahead of the curve with unusual name choices, with many now opting to use terms of endearment like Buddy, Honey, Lucky - and even Baby - to call their child.

Playful names to watch out for include Bear, Birdie, Dovie, Iggy and Pixie.

The baby name experts have also shared their thoughts on spirit and soul names, which are rising in popularity.

They said: "Spirit and soul names are powerful and evocative, drawing on ancient myth and diverse religious traditions – but with a thoroughly modern twist.

"We see the rise of Christian word names like Praise, Promise and Shine. We’re also hearing more Sanskrit names and names from ancient myth and legend, alongside an alarming number of angel and demon names."

Some names will also be space themed such as Astrid and Cosmo with names ending in S and beginning with R said to be another trend.

These names will include the likes of Ames, Lous, Wells as well as Reign, Reeve, Roux.

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