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Characters: United Kingdom names and surnames

The United Kingdom, celebrated for its rich history, vibrant culture, and literary heritage, boasts a multitude of elegant and distinctive names and surnames. Below is a compilation of the 50 most popular female names, 50 most popular male names, and 50 most common surnames in the UK, showcasing the timeless charm and sophistication of British nomenclature. The names and surnames are listed in order of their prevalence in the United Kingdom.



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50 Most Popular Female Names:

  1. Olivia

  2. Amelia

  3. Isla

  4. Ava

  5. Emily

  6. Isabella

  7. Mia

  8. Poppy

  9. Ella

  10. Lily

  11. Sophia

  12. Grace

  13. Evie

  14. Charlotte

  15. Sophie

  16. Alice

  17. Scarlett

  18. Daisy

  19. Freya

  20. Florence

  21. Chloe

  22. Phoebe

  23. Ivy

  24. Ruby

  25. Eva

  26. Isabelle

  27. Harper

  28. Matilda

  29. Jessica

  30. Aria

  31. Lucy

  32. Emilia

  33. Maya

  34. Willow

  35. Elsie

  36. Erin

  37. Esme

  38. Eliza

  39. Imogen

  40. Mila

  41. Rosie

  42. Elizabeth

  43. Ellie

  44. Ada

  45. Lola

  46. Nancy

  47. Annabelle

  48. Bella

  49. Aurora

  50. Leah


50 Most Popular Male Names:

  1. Oliver

  2. George

  3. Noah

  4. Arthur

  5. Harry

  6. Leo

  7. Muhammad

  8. Jack

  9. Charlie

  10. Oscar

  11. Jacob

  12. Thomas

  13. Henry

  14. William

  15. Theo

  16. Alfie

  17. Joshua

  18. Freddie

  19. James

  20. Archie

  21. Ethan

  22. Isaac

  23. Alexander

  24. Joseph

  25. Edward

  26. Samuel

  27. Max

  28. Logan

  29. Lucas

  30. Daniel

  31. Arlo

  32. Teddy

  33. Harrison

  34. Finley

  35. Sebastian

  36. Adam

  37. Mason

  38. Reuben

  39. Albie

  40. Rory

  41. Hugo

  42. Louie

  43. Zachary

  44. David

  45. Toby

  46. Elijah

  47. Jaxon

  48. Hunter

  49. Reggie

  50. Roman


50 Most Common Surnames:

  1. Smith

  2. Jones

  3. Williams

  4. Taylor

  5. Davies

  6. Brown

  7. Wilson

  8. Evans

  9. Thomas

  10. Johnson

  11. Roberts

  12. Walker

  13. Wright

  14. Robinson

  15. Thompson

  16. White

  17. Hughes

  18. Edwards

  19. Hall

  20. Green

  21. Martin

  22. Wood

  23. Harris

  24. Clarke

  25. Jackson

  26. Clark

  27. Turner

  28. Hill

  29. Scott

  30. Moore

  31. Cooper

  32. King

  33. Watson

  34. Harrison

  35. Morgan

  36. Baker

  37. Young

  38. Allen

  39. Mitchell

  40. Ward

  41. Wright

  42. Robinson

  43. Thompson

  44. Kelly

  45. Adams

  46. Baker

  47. Bailey

  48. Phillips

  49. Parker

  50. Price

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