The baby names set to become extinct in 2023

Karen and Donald are on the way out... and some unexpected names, including one of our favourite celeb's.

If you're planning on naming a child this year, then you might want to read on to find out what's on the way out first.

OR - perhaps you might want to choose one from this 'extinction' list in order to give your bub a super unique name no one else will have. 

Either way, the experts at Nameberry have got you covered. 

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Baby Karen and Donald. Image: IStock and Canva

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The 'extinction' baby name list

While the most popular names for 2023 will likely be influenced by movie stars, royals and other celebrities, Nameberry have predicted what names will be vanishing. 

Starting off with girls' names: Shania, Sheila, Shirley, Stacey and... Karen all make the list.

It's no surprise that Karen's heading to the bin, because in the UK this year - only one baby was named that.

It may also come as no surprise that Donald is fading from popularity too, with just one registration in 2022 as well.

Other boys' names that are endangered include: Bill, Cliff, Giles, Harold, Nigel, Rhett, Saul and Wallace.

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The full 'extinction list' for boys and girls

Girl names:

• Gail
• Farrah
• Deirdre
• Carrie
• Britney
• Kelly
• Katrina
• Kelly

Boy names:

• Clement 
• Rashid
• Maximilian
• Bill
• Baxter
• Kamran

Originally published as The baby names set to become extinct in 2023