The most popular baby names in Flintshire for 2022 have been revealed.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that the names Harper and Rosie, were given to 11 babies each.

They have replaced Charlotte and Olivia, last year's favourites.

On the boys' side, Arthur has taken the throne, with 16 newborns given the name beating 2021's popular choice, Noah.

Several of the favourites throughout Wales hold Welsh roots.

Mali, Seren and Eira, were among the top 50 girls' names, while Arthur, Osian, Elis, Harri and Jac made it within the top 30 for boys, the ONS records show.

James Tucker, head of health analysis at the ONS said: "Noah was the most popular name for boys in 2022, for the second year in a row, having replaced Oliver at the top in 2021."

Muhammad moved up to second place this year from a previous fifth, while Oliver fell from second to fourth in the overall UK stats.

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George remained in third position, while Leo hopped one step up to fifth.

For the girls, Olivia, Amelia, Isla, and Ava continued to dominate the top four spots, and Lily managed to climb from seventh to fifth.

Mr Tucker added: "Theodore, Theo and Freddie are three new entries into the top 10 boys' names in 2022.

"Isabella is the only new entry into the girls' top 10."