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More people are naming children after Derry Girls' characters since the show hit our screens

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

11:12 15 Apr 2022


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Some nice names there to be fair!

Derry Girls season 3 aired its first episode this week, and don't worry if you haven't seen it yet - this isn't about spoilers.

It's the comedy series' final season, having first hit our screens with season 1 in 2018.

And apparently, ever since, the characters have made quite the impact.

According to her.ie, more and more people have been naming their babies after the gang.

The stats were discovered by Bella Baby, an Irish leading baby product supplier and baby store.

According to the supplier, the name from the show with the biggest rise is 'Clare'.

Clare is played by Galway actor Nicola Coughlin.

The girl’s name Clare has risen 1,386 places in the last year.

'Erin' has risen 4 places, 'Orla' has risen 6 places while Michelle has risen 87 places in the last year.

While the names James actually saw no rise, it remained steady.

Caoimhe McGonagle from Bella Baby, said people are likely loving a nostalgic trip with the names.

"The show is full of 90s nostalgia, and it's no surprise that these classic names are now in fashion again.”


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