PICKING out a baby name that is just the right mix of unique and normal is a challenge faced by parents the world over.
No one wants to pick a name that's too obvious but also they want to steer away from branding their child with a title that will haunt them for the rest of their life.
The pros at Nameberry have put their heads together to analyse and research the current name trends to present us with a list of monikers that are currently "at their peak".
Each of these names is climbing in the charts so are likely to be increasingly common in years to come.
Nameberry said: "These names feel fresh but not strange, and will blend in with your child’s peers rather than seeming like mom or dad names.
"Of course, if you’re playing the numbers game, it’s a gamble.
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"Any of these names could get even more popular in future, which would make you look avant-garde, but might be annoying if your underused favourite becomes the next number one.
"On the other hand, some may be flashes in the pan that fall in popularity from here on, and date-stamp your child as an early-2020s baby."
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So what's actually on the list? Well, we'll start you off gently with some classics that haven't quite made it into the top spots in previous years.
These include Eleanor, Charlotte, Elena and Olivia for girls, and for boys Graham, Elliot of Theodore.
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In the unisex names category there are plenty to choose from; including herb-inspired Sage, Brangelina-inspired Shiloh and Croydon-inspired Sutton.
Also in this category are; River, Ari, Baylor, Ocean, Legacy, Bellamy, Kai, Oakley, Remi, Reign, Tatum and Salem.
Also currently on the rise are uplifting names that indicate some sort of good characteristic.
In this category there are; Ace, Eden, Dream, Halo, Legend, Saint and Promise.
Outdoorsy names are also growing in popularity, so if you fancy using one of those, now's the time.
The pros suggest; Iris, Juniper, Oakley, Poppy, River, Rowan, Ford, Everest, Brooks or Willow.
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While they also shared the most viewed names on their site, including: Milo, Silas, Finn, Ezra, Atlas and Arlo for boys.
And for girls; Aurora, Eloise, Ivy, Isla, Luna, Violet and Maeve.
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