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Does your child’s name make the cut?

The most popular baby names in Bedford have been revealed.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show 14 newborns were given the name Olivia last year – making it top of the list for girls again.

And for boys – Muhammad and Oliver were the favourites, with 17 babies in the area each given the names.

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Across England and Wales, Noah became the most popular boys' name, knocking Oliver down to second place following an eight-year reign.

Meanwhile, Olivia remained the top pick for baby girls, ahead of Amelia and Isla.

New entries to the top 100 names nationally included Lara, Beatrice and Sara for girls, and Blake, Brody, Kai, Rupert, Tobias and Nathan for boys.

Apparently, mothers over the age of 35 are more likely to give their babies traditional names like Thomas, with younger mothers more likely to use shortened versions, like Tommy.

Here are the most popular baby names in Bedford right now