Here are some of the most unusual names given to babies in Scotland last year. Here are some of the most unusual names given to babies in Scotland last year.
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Here are 48 unique names given to baby boys in Scotland last year - including Banksy, Daemon and Jihad

National Records of Scotland has revealed a record high number of names given to only one child, with names for baby boys including Howl, Demigod and Kylo.

Banksy, Daemon and Jihad are among the most unique names given to male babies in Scotland during 2023.

The most popular name for baby boys among parents in Scotland last year was Luca, which pushed the previous favourite Noah to second place. Among baby girls, the name Isla returned to the top spot for the first time since 2020.

And the data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) has revealed that there was a record high number of names given to only one child last year, with many unusual names inspired by islands, animals and mythological figures.

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