13 Baby Names No One Loves Any More – See If Yours Or Your Little One’s Is On The List

These names used to be hugely popular, but are now facing extinction

Olivia, Sophia, Amelia, Noah, George and Harry may all be riding high in the baby name charts , but this might not be forever.

As odd as it may seem, the name you’ve given your little one – a name you’ve probably spent ages deliberating over and put a lot of thought into – may one day be seen as being a bit naff.

Or too try-hard. Or dull. It may even one day face extinction – such is the fickle nature of baby name fashions.

Charlie and Isabelle may seem like classics right now, but will they stand the test of time?

Not necessarily. A whole range of ‘retro’ names which were popular in the seventies and eighties are at risk of dying out.

Let’s a take a look at which names are suffering – maybe it will inspire you to bring them back…

1. Gary

Only 33 babies were named Gary in 2014 according to Netmums .

2. Annette

Whereas Annette has not been chosen by a single parent this year.

3. Norman

Meaning ‘Northern man,’ Norman just about made it into the top 3,000 baby names.