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Top baby names of 2020 so far revealed - and they might surprise you

Luna and Aurora are the most popular girls names of 2020 so far.

Meanwhile, for boys, it's Asher and Milo.

The names have been compiled by the baby name website, Nameberry, with statistics showing parents are picking Shakespearean names for their daughters.

The playwright created characters Ophelia in Hamlet and Olivia in Twelfth Night, both of which have made the list, reports the Daily Star.

Here's the full list of names.

Most popular girls' names of 2020 so far

Luna
Aurora
Maeva
Olivia
Isla
Ava
Charlotte
Ophelia
Eloise
Eleanor

Most popular boys' names of 2020 so far

Asher
Milo
Oliver
Levi
Silas
Atticus
Theodore
Jasper
Leo
Arlo

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