The top 10 boys and girls baby names for 2006 were:
Boys
Girls
Jack
Olivia
Thomas
Grace
Joshua
Jessica
Oliver
Ruby
Harry
Emily
James
Sophie
William
Chloe
Samuel
Lucy
Daniel
Lily
Charlie
Ellie
Tips on choosing a name for your baby:
Look on the Internet and in books for ideas on names for your baby.
Make sure the initials don't spell a word or anything that the child could be mocked for e.g. William Andrew Green would spell WAG.
Consider the spelling and pronunciation carefully - is the name easy to spell and pronounce or is the child likely to spend his or her life correcting everyone who writes it down or tries to say it.
If you have a common surname try to choose a more unusual first name and visa versa. There are many a 'Tom Green' and 'Andrew Smith' for example.
It may be wise to wait until after the birth to announce the name of your baby to your family and friends, or you may get some of them trying to put you off the name or trying to change your mind.
Above all make sure both you and your partner like the name, after all you will be using it for many years to come!