Mothers have become bolder and more colourful in naming their children

WHEN a celebrity couple has a new baby, the gossip pages debate potential names. From North West to Apple Martin and Brooklyn Beckham, the more famous the parent, the more unusual the name.

But Jack and Emily remain the most popular baby names in Ireland, according to the latest figures from the CSO.

A poll by MummyPages.ie shows that while eight out of ten Irish mothers look to celebrities for inspiration, the majority ultimately choose a relatively traditional name for their babies. Around 28% would prefer an unusual name, but only 8% will name their baby after someone famous.