The baby name predictions for 2016 have begun

Are you expecting in 2016? If you haven't chosen a name yet, you really need to see these UK predictions. We can't help but ponder, well, okay you got us, OBSESS over the next big name trends. As always, there's a few kooky choices thrown in, a reflection of popular culture and it seems, people's fondness for Game of Thrones characters. You might soon be hearing "Khaleesi" shouted out at the playground. It's also worth noting this is an English list, so names like 'Queenie' wouldn't go down as well over here. Fashion label Marni gets a nod in at number five (also 'Marnie' is one of the characters from TV series, Girls) while place names for boys are due to have a big influence, we love Devon, Boston and Darwin for something a bit different. There's a lot of love for these girls names right now: Nancy, Tilda, Cora, Mae, Rae and Edith but these were the top five:

1. Marni
2. Luna
3. Hettie
4. Effie
5. Delphine

For the boys, names like Jon, Kayden, Jay, Tyrion, Kit and Rufus came up, but predictions for the top five boys names are:

1. Otto
2. Devon
3. Aspen
4. Hector
5. Flynn

Coming soon, the HerFamily list of the hottest names for 2016. Watch this space.