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Scotland’s baby names: These were the most popular choices in Angus in 2018

By Blair Dingwall
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The top baby names in Angus in 2018 have been revealed.

The National Records of Scotland has released the statistics for 2018, confirming Jack and Olivia as the most popular names across the country for another year.

However, the regional breakdowns reveal a different picture.

In Angus, Jack is the most popular name followed by James, Jacob, Logan and Alexander.

For girls, Emily and Sophie are the county’s two most popular names followed by Charlotte and Olivia.

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