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baby names in canada

Quebec's 100 most popular baby names just dropped and you can probably guess some

Whether you're having a baby soon, fantasizing about your future with a crush who doesn't know you exist, or simply enjoy gawking at people's life choices, you're going to want to take a look at Quebec's annual ranking of the province's most popular baby names.

This week, Retraite Québec unveiled its list of the 100 most popular baby names of 2023 and, oh baby, are they... very easily guessable — especially, if you interact with young children on a regular basis, say if you're a teacher or if you have a lot of friends with young kids.

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Canada's Most Popular Baby Names Dropped & A Few (Basic) Newcomers Made The Top 10

The top 100 baby names in Canada for boys and girls dropped and the ranking includes a few newcomers.

Baby Center, an online parenting resource, dropped its annual list of the most popular baby names in Canada in 2023 and while a few of the more common entries have made a comeback, the list now includes a few new names.

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Canada's Most Popular Baby Names In 2022 Dropped & Parents Need To Get More Creative

Canada's most popular baby names in 2022 were just revealed and it seems as if parents are sticking with the usual.

On September 27, Statistics Canada dropped the list of the top ten names for boys and girls in Canada and the most popular choices for each gender are the same as it was back in 2021. C'mon, Canada. We have to be more original than that.

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Canada Has A New Baby Name Index, So You Can Avoid Choices That Will Make Your Kid Hate You

Statistics Canada has launched a database of baby names making it easier for expectant parents across the country to search for the perfect name for their newborn.

The Baby Names Observatory provides a comprehensive timeline of trending monikers, highlighting how each name's popularity has changed over the years.

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A 2022 List Of The 100 Most Popular Baby Names In Canada Has Dropped

Finding a name for your newborn can be a stressful task considering the endless possibilities. But even with all the options out there, many Canadians end up having the same first names. If you're looking for something original, perhaps check out the latest list of the most popular baby names in Canada by the site BabyCenter to see what you should avoid.

The ranking adheres to the archaic gender binary with two lists, one for boys' names and one for girls' names. BabyCenter also doesn't appear to have published a methodology.

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How To Name Your Baby In Quebec — Yes, There Are Rules

Ah, baby names. It seems like everybody wants to race to the most unique name, and in doing so everyone ends up naming their kids the same thing. As it turns out, there are rules in Quebec around naming your baby that put some constraints on just how creative new parents can get.

First of all, there's the matter of how many names you give your child. The website Educaloi recommends a maximum of four first names. If you want your kid to have a combined first name (Marc-Philippe, Jean-Luc, etc.), the names should be hyphenated.

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These Were The 100 Most Popular Baby Names In Canada In 2021

Choosing a name for a child that they're potentially going to keep for the rest of their lives can be hella stressful — considering there are about a billion to choose from. But even with all the name options out there, many babies from the same country often end up with the same names.

Every year, BabyCenter lists the most popular names in Canada and the 2021 edition was recently unveiled.

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