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There are some similarities to the Top 20 in the United States (also Canada), so worldwide trends are evident - or maybe I should say Western Trends. But others surprised me.

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I enjoy seeing Willow here (it's climbing in the U.S. too - so are Ivy and Freya). And it speaks to a real cultural shift from what has been exported as "British culture" in the media I grew up with that "nicknames as given names" are so trendy now: Rosie (instead of Rose or a longer name), Evie (instead of Eve or a longer name), Elsie... There's a certain amount of rebellion to it - at least, from my perception.

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Isla, Florence, and Poppy are all distinctly British, and of those three Florence is the only one I like.

I like Olivia Amelia Ava Lily Isabella Sophia Grace Freya Emily Elsie Charlotte

The whole list has a weird monotony to it. Flower names and names with very similar sounds. Willowlilyislaelsieavaevieemilyameliaoliviapoppyrosie... Ick.

I definitely see a particular theme, any combination of these names could easily be sister sets. I too like seeing Elsie, as well as Florence, Grace, and Rosie. Though if I had to peg a favorite it'd probably be Ivy. I'm partial to Ivy.

I like Olivia, Sophia, Florence and Emily. Rosie on an adult would be disconcerting; ditto Evie. I could just about deal with Elsie.

Love: Charlotte, Lily & Rosie

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Like: Willow, Evie, Poppy, Emily

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Amelia is okay.

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Dislike: Elsie, Ella, Sophia, Mia, Ava

Very predictable list imo. Poppy and Rosie are the only ones that probably wouldn't have such great success in US.

I like Elsie, too.

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I hate Mia and don't care for Amelia, Emily, or Grace.

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If I had to use one, I think my top 3 would be Ava, Ivy, and Willow, followed by Sophia, Isla, and Florence.