A br&-new edition of this best-selling guide to over 1 500 first names. Gem Babies Names gives the origins of each name & also lists the most popular girls & boys names in Britain today. The ideal pocket guide to choosing a name for your baby. Have you recently named your child Emily or Jack? If you have you have chosen the most popular name in England & Wales in 2003. Emily replaced Chloe after five years in the top spot whilst Jack has been the top name for nine years. Ellie & Chloe came next for girls & Joshua & Thomas for boys. In Scotland the top names for girls were Emma Ellie & Amy & for boys Lewis Jack & Cameron. This updated edition lists all names alphabetically giving a pronunciation guide background to the origins of the name & any pet names or related names. Sikh Hindu Muslim Afro-Caribbean & European names as well as Christian names are all included. A guide to registering your babys birth & points to consider when naming your child plus lists of the most popular girls & boys names complete this comprehensive guide to first names. This edition has been redesigned in the new Gem style both internally & with a new cover design.