The Most Popular Baby Names This Year Are Also From Your Favorite Movies

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Elsa. Disney's Frozen was the smash hit of 2014. Elsa, the name of one of its heroines, has stormed into 75th position in the charts. Elsa means "consecrated to God" in German, and "God is my oath" or "God's promise" in Hebrew.

1/22 Elsa. Disney's Frozen was the smash hit of 2014. Elsa, the name of one of its heroines, has stormed into 75th position in the charts. Elsa means "consecrated to God" in German, and "God is my oath" or "God's promise" in Hebrew.

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Olaf. Olaf is the lovable snowman in Frozen. The name originates in Scandinavia and is derived from the Old Norse Áleifr, meaning "descendent of the ancestors". Olaf is often spelt Olav by Norwegians. With Freya appearing in the top 50 for girls, are Nordic names becoming a trend?

2/22 Olaf. Olaf is the lovable snowman in Frozen. The name originates in Scandinavia and is derived from the Old Norse Áleifr, meaning "descendent of the ancestors". Olaf is often spelt Olav by Norwegians. With Freya appearing in the top 50 for girls, are Nordic names becoming a trend?

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Kristoff. The courageous Kristoff is Frozen's leading man, accompanying Princess Anna on her quest to find her sister. This Greek form of the name Christopher comes from the name Khristophorus, comprising of khristos, meaning "Christ" and pherein, meaning "to bear". Both Olaf and Kristoff were registered wth BabyCentre for the first time in 2014.

3/22 Kristoff. The courageous Kristoff is Frozen's leading man, accompanying Princess Anna on her quest to find her sister. This Greek form of the name Christopher comes from the name Khristophorus, comprising of khristos, meaning "Christ" and pherein, meaning "to bear". Both Olaf and Kristoff were registered wth BabyCentre for the first time in 2014.

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Primrose. The name Primrose has risen in popularity since the release of The Hunger Games films. This sweet, floral name derives from the Latin prima rosa, meaning "first rose". Flower names have been popular for over a decade, so it's no surprise that Primrose would gain a little extra attention after appearing in the limelight.

4/22 Primrose. The name Primrose has risen in popularity since the release of The Hunger Games films. This sweet, floral name derives from the Latin prima rosa, meaning "first rose". Flower names have been popular for over a decade, so it's no surprise that Primrose would gain a little extra attention after appearing in the limelight.

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Effie. Another Hunger Games name, Effie, originates in Greek and means melodious talk. This name may not be in the top 100, but it's made its way onto the list of registered names since The Hunger Games films were released.

5/22 Effie. Another Hunger Games name, Effie, originates in Greek and means melodious talk. This name may not be in the top 100, but it's made its way onto the list of registered names since The Hunger Games films were released.

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Gale. Although Gale is male in The Hunger Games, the film seems to have given this traditionally female name a boost among girls. Taken from the English word, meaning "storm", it could also be used as a pet form of the name Abigail, taken from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning "father's joy".

6/22 Gale. Although Gale is male in The Hunger Games, the film seems to have given this traditionally female name a boost among girls. Taken from the English word, meaning "storm", it could also be used as a pet form of the name Abigail, taken from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning "father's joy".

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Ryan. A popular boys' name, Ryan was also chosen for three baby girls in 2014. This influence is thought to be from the film Gravity, released in 2013. Actress Sandra Bullock played the role of the enterprising scientist Ryan. Could this also be part of a wider trend for gender-neutral names?

7/22 Ryan. A popular boys' name, Ryan was also chosen for three baby girls in 2014. This influence is thought to be from the film Gravity, released in 2013. Actress Sandra Bullock played the role of the enterprising scientist Ryan. Could this also be part of a wider trend for gender-neutral names?

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Loki. Films based on comic books seem to be having an impact on parents' naming choices. Five boys were named Loki in 2014, a 500 per cent increase on 2013. The classic Marvel villain, based on a Norse god, has recently risen to prominence in The Avengers films.

8/22 Loki. Films based on comic books seem to be having an impact on parents' naming choices. Five boys were named Loki in 2014, a 500 per cent increase on 2013. The classic Marvel villain, based on a Norse god, has recently risen to prominence in The Avengers films.

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Logan. Logan is a gender-neutral name that's much more popular among boys. However, we've seen an increase in parents choosing the name for their little girls in 2014. Perhaps this is down to Hugh Jackman's popular X-Men character Wolverine, whose real name is Logan. This Celtic name means "little cove", or "small hollow" in Scottish, while the Irish meaning is "meadow".

9/22 Logan. Logan is a gender-neutral name that's much more popular among boys. However, we've seen an increase in parents choosing the name for their little girls in 2014. Perhaps this is down to Hugh Jackman's popular X-Men character Wolverine, whose real name is Logan. This Celtic name means "little cove", or "small hollow" in Scottish, while the Irish meaning is "meadow".

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Daenerys. One of the strongest female characters in Game of Thrones, Daenerys has certainly inspired parents in 2014. Four girls were named after the "Mother of Dragons" this year. The name was invented by Game of Thrones author George R R Martin and could be one to watch.

10/22 Daenerys. One of the strongest female characters in Game of Thrones, Daenerys has certainly inspired parents in 2014. Four girls were named after the "Mother of Dragons" this year. The name was invented by Game of Thrones author George R R Martin and could be one to watch.

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Emilia. Not only has Daenerys had some influence, but the actress who plays her, Emilia Clarke, may also have played a part in the increasing popularity of her own name. It's made its way to number 53 in the top 100 girls' names of 2014. Emilia is derived from the Roman surname Aemilius and means "rival".

11/22 Emilia. Not only has Daenerys had some influence, but the actress who plays her, Emilia Clarke, may also have played a part in the increasing popularity of her own name. It's made its way to number 53 in the top 100 girls' names of 2014. Emilia is derived from the Roman surname Aemilius and means "rival".

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John/Jonathan. The classic boys' names John and Jonathan have been on the wane in recent years, but could Game of Thrones character Jon Snow be bringing them back? John has re-entered the top 100 boys' names list in 2014, and Jonathan has risen in popularity too. The name John is taken from the Hebrew Yochanan and means "God is gracious".

12/22 John/Jonathan. The classic boys' names John and Jonathan have been on the wane in recent years, but could Game of Thrones character Jon Snow be bringing them back? John has re-entered the top 100 boys' names list in 2014, and Jonathan has risen in popularity too. The name John is taken from the Hebrew Yochanan and means "God is gracious".

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Piper. Piper has risen in popularity by 300 per cent between 2013 and 2014. The girls' name originates from the English surname, representing someone who played a pipe. Could this surge in popularity be related to the protagonist of popular Netflix series Orange is the New Black?

13/22 Piper. Piper has risen in popularity by 300 per cent between 2013 and 2014. The girls' name originates from the English surname, representing someone who played a pipe. Could this surge in popularity be related to the protagonist of popular Netflix series Orange is the New Black?

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Skyler. Although Breaking Bad ended in 2013, it's still influencing name trends to this day. The family-focused Skyler has been inspiring parents this year, as the name rose in popularity by 322 per cent! With its Norse origins, the light and airy name simply means "sky".

14/22 Skyler. Although Breaking Bad ended in 2013, it's still influencing name trends to this day. The family-focused Skyler has been inspiring parents this year, as the name rose in popularity by 322 per cent! With its Norse origins, the light and airy name simply means "sky".

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Jesse. Jesse is another Breaking Bad name that's making its way into the mainstream. Its popularity jumped by 140 per cent in 2014 as parents caught up on their box sets. A gender-neutral name which can also be spelled Jessie, it's derived from the Hebrew Yishai meaning "gift".

15/22 Jesse. Jesse is another Breaking Bad name that's making its way into the mainstream. Its popularity jumped by 140 per cent in 2014 as parents caught up on their box sets. A gender-neutral name which can also be spelled Jessie, it's derived from the Hebrew Yishai meaning "gift".

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Walter. Despite Walter being a criminal in Breaking Bad, parents are still loving the name, which rose by 100 per cent between 2013 and 2014. The name is of Old Germanic origin and means "commander of the army".

16/22 Walter. Despite Walter being a criminal in Breaking Bad, parents are still loving the name, which rose by 100 per cent between 2013 and 2014. The name is of Old Germanic origin and means "commander of the army".

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Edith. The ongoing success of TV series Downton Abbey has seen the starring ladies' traditional names flourish over the years. Edith continues to benefit from the trend this year, seeing a modest increase in popularity. An English name, it's derived from the Old English Ead meaning "wealth" and "fortune" and gar meaning "spear".

17/22 Edith. The ongoing success of TV series Downton Abbey has seen the starring ladies' traditional names flourish over the years. Edith continues to benefit from the trend this year, seeing a modest increase in popularity. An English name, it's derived from the Old English Ead meaning "wealth" and "fortune" and gar meaning "spear".

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Cora. Another vintage name, Cora has also increased in popularity in 2014. Perhaps the Downton Abbey character of the same name has influenced parents with her sweet personality? The name originates in Greek from the word kor meaning "maiden".

18/22 Cora. Another vintage name, Cora has also increased in popularity in 2014. Perhaps the Downton Abbey character of the same name has influenced parents with her sweet personality? The name originates in Greek from the word kor meaning "maiden".

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Violet. Downton's Lady Violet could have been the inspiration behind the increase in babies bearing the name in 2014. The name represents the beautiful shade of purple, joining other popular names representing colours, such as Ruby, Scarlett and Sienna.

19/22 Violet. Downton's Lady Violet could have been the inspiration behind the increase in babies bearing the name in 2014. The name represents the beautiful shade of purple, joining other popular names representing colours, such as Ruby, Scarlett and Sienna.

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Rose. Rose is in the top 100 girls' names of 2014, sitting just outside the top 50 at number 54. This classic name has done well for years, but it's risen in popularity by one place this year. Perhaps the Downton Abbey character, who first appeared in series three, could have something to do with it?

20/22 Rose. Rose is in the top 100 girls' names of 2014, sitting just outside the top 50 at number 54. This classic name has done well for years, but it's risen in popularity by one place this year. Perhaps the Downton Abbey character, who first appeared in series three, could have something to do with it?

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Mary. The name Mary has also seen an increase in popularity during 2014. Mary was at its most popular 100 ago, when it was ranked as the number-one girls' name of 1914. Perfect for today's fascination with old-fashioned names!

21/22 Mary. The name Mary has also seen an increase in popularity during 2014. Mary was at its most popular 100 ago, when it was ranked as the number-one girls' name of 1914. Perfect for today's fascination with old-fashioned names!

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Lacey. Actress Lacey Turner returned to the screen in 2014 as Stacey Slater, and could be the reason for the slight increase in baby girls with the same name. Lacey was a new entry to the top 100 list, jumping in at 87. It originates in French and is thought to represent the delicate fabric.

22/22 Lacey. Actress Lacey Turner returned to the screen in 2014 as Stacey Slater, and could be the reason for the slight increase in baby girls with the same name. Lacey was a new entry to the top 100 list, jumping in at 87. It originates in French and is thought to represent the delicate fabric.

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