Choosing a child’s name can feel overwhelming, especially with so much else to consider once the baby arrives.
To help parents prepare, jewellery retailer Pandora UK has partnered with baby name consultant Colleen Slagen to reveal her predictions for the biggest baby naming trends of 2026, from nickname-style names to the celebrities set to inspire British parents.
Here are the baby girl names she thinks will be hot over the next 12 months.
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9. Athena
The name Athena is of Greek origin, meaning 'from Athens' or simply 'wise'. Princess Beatrice and her husband had a baby girl named Athena this year, leading to an unsurge in interest in the moniker. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Gigi
Completing our list of the girl baby names set to soar in popularity in 2026 is Gigi. It is a French name, derived from names like Georgia or Virginia, meaning 'earth-worker' or 'farmer'. | Canva/Getty Images