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Show me the money: The baby names most likely to make your child a millionaire

Published 07:30 21 Aug 2021 BST

Updated 10:47 19 Aug 2021 BST

Trine Jensen-Burke
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I mean; who doesn't want their kids to have the best life...?

And yes, making sure they get a good education is no doubt important – but did you know you could start laying the groundwork for a life in luxury a lot earlier than making sure they do well in their Leaving Cert? According to a new study by HushHush.com, where researchers analysed the Sunday Times Rich List, along with their customer data, it turns out the name you give your at birth can make a big difference in how much they will earn later in life. For instance, when it came to top earner names for women, Elizabeth/Elisabeth was at the top of the list, with Jasmine, Ruth, Leonie and Sofia also making the top five. For men, David was the #1 choice, with Alex, John/Jon, James and Mark following close behind. "While we think tradition is very important, we also think that giving your baby a name that makes them statistically more likely to be successful is a kindness any child would wish for," says Aaron Harpin, founder of HushHush.com. "There are roughly 2,000 billionaires in the world, and while many of their names vary, there are also a few that share a first name." He adds: "Of course there'll still be a lot of work to do once your baby is born, but using one of these names is certainly a start!" As for what names to go for, take a look:

Boys

1. David 2. Alex 3. John/Jon 4. James 5. Mark 6. Jeffrey / Jeff 7. Larry 8. Bill/William 9. Rob/Robert 10. Michael

Girls

1. Elizabeth/Elisabeth 2. Jasmine 3. Ruth 4. Leonie 5. Sofia 6. Whitney 7. Zara 8. Rachel 9. Linda 10. Isabella

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