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We made a list of the top baby names in Nova Scotia based on provincial government statistics. Did your baby’s name make the list? We’ll be posting more lists in the days to come so check back soon.
Boys
1. Owen
Desire Born
2. William
Strong-willed warrior
3. Liam
Strong-willed warrior
4. Benjamin
Son of my Right Hand
5. Oliver
Elf army
6. Jack
Diminutive form of John or Jackson
7. Jacob
Supplanter
8. Mason
Stone worker
9. Hunter
One Who Hunts
10. Logan
From the hollow
11. Noah
Rest, Peace
12. Carter
Driver of a Cart
13. Ethan
Firm, Strong
14. Wyatt
Guide; wide; wood
15. Jackson
Son of Jack
16. Emmett
Powerful
17. Henry
Ruler of the Home
18. Lucas
From Lucania
19. Parker
Park Keeper
20. Alexander
Defender of the People
Girls
1. Ava
Like a Bird
2. Olivia
Elf Army
3. Emma
Universal
4. Charlotte
Free
5. Sadie
Princess
6. Abigail
Joy of the Father
7. Emily
To Strive or Excel or Rival
8. Scarlett
Red
9. Sophia
Wisdom
10. Amelia
To Strive or Excel or Rival
11. Audrey
Noble and strength
12. Madison
Son of Matthew
13. Sophie
Wisdom
14. Chloe
Verdant and blooming
15. Grace
Grace of God
16. Nora
Light
17. Addison
Child of Adam
18. Alexis
Defender of the People
19. Autumn
Born in the fall
20. Brooklyn
New York Borough