5. Emily
There were 34 girls named Emily born in Edinburgh last year, making it the fifth most popular name in the Capital. It is derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and has several meanings, including "rival," "laborious," and "eager". Photo: Daniel Reche via Pexels
6. Lily
Another popular name with parents in 2022 was Lily, with 24 baby girls being given the name in Edinburgh last year. The floral name signifies innocence. Photo: The Craft Wonder via Pexels
7. Ava
Ava was the seventh most popular name for Edinburgh baby girls in 2022. 23 newborn girls were given the name, which has many different meanings, some of which include "bird", "life", "voice"; and "sound". Photo: Victoria Akvarel via Pexels
8. Charlotte
Another popular name for baby girls last year was Charlotte, which was given to 19 wee ones in Edinburgh. Charlotte is of French origin and is the feminine form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and has been a popular name for royalty throughout the ages. Photo: William Fortunato via Pexels