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Archie replaced Charlie in the top 10 names for boys, while Ivy and Rosie replaced Grace and Freya in the top 10 girls’ names, data from the Office for National Statistics shows.

Parents aged 35 and over continued to choose more traditional names, while younger parents opted for modern and shortened names.

Regionally, Oliver was only top in the North-east. Muhammad was top in four regions of England and Arthur in three regions.

In Wales, Noah was the top boys’ name but only the fourth most – popular name in England and Wales combined.

Sian Bradford, of the ONS, said: “Popular culture continues to provide inspiration for baby names, whether it’s characters in our favourite show or trending celebrities.”

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