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Based on provincial government statistics, we’ve rounded up the most popular names in Prince Edward Island. Don’t worry, the lists for the rest of the provinces and territories are coming. We’re just waiting for them to release the data. Stay tuned.
Boys
1. Oliver
Elf army
2. Jack
Diminutive form of John or Jackson
3. Mason
Stone worker
4. Noah
Rest, peace
5. Wyatt
Brave in war
6. Thomas
A twin
7. Henry
Ruler of the home
8. James
Supplanter
9. Lincoln
Town by the pool
10. Levi
Joined, attached
11. Liam
Strong-willed warrior
12. Owen
Desire Born
13. Samuel
His name is god
14. Bennett
Blessed
15. Cole
Swarthy, coal black
16. Ethan
Firm, Strong
17. Nolan
Descendant of the famous one
18. Parker
Park Keeper
19. Sawyer
Woodcutter
20. William
Strong-willed Warrior
Girls
1. Charlotte
Free
2. Emily
To Strive or Excel or Rival
3. Emma
Universal
4. Leah
Weary
5. Sadie
Princess
6. Ellie
Diminutive form of names beginning with El
7. Addison
Child of Adam
8. Nora
Light
9. Olivia
Elf Army
10. Piper
Pipe or flute player
11. Alice
Of a noble kin
12. Anna
Arthur’s sister
13. Audrey
Noble strength
14. Ava
Like a Bird
15. Avery
Elf Ruler
16. Brielle
God is my Strength
17. Claire
Illustrious
18. Ella
Young Girl
19. Jazlyn
Modern invented name
20. Julia
Youthful