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Published 06:00 3 Nov 2019 GMT
Updated 16:46 3 Nov 2019 GMT
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Unusually, some of the names are actually considered popular choices, which makes the list an interesting one.
The worst names were considered to be:
1. Mia – Because it means “missing in action”.
2. Lana – As spelled backwards, it looks rather rude.
3. Fanny – “For obvious reasons”.
4. Grace – Because “there are very few accents that say it gracefully”.
5. Amelia – As one mum "find(s) the ‘me’ so whiney”.
6. Graham – As “it sounds like ‘Grey Ham’”.
7. Flora – One mum admitted: “(it) makes me think of bacteria”.
8. Alexa – Because it sounds too much like the virtual assistant.
9. Mercedes – A parent said: “She’s a child not a car”.
10. Luna – Because "it's a pet name".
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