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 boy names she thinks will be hot over the next 12 months.
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9. Remy
Ninth spot on the 2026 cool names list goes to Remy. It's a French name meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Frankie
Completing our list of trendy baby boy names for 2026 is Frankie. It's a Latin name meaning 'free man'. | Canva/Getty Images