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    In Potter families around the globe, how did the frequency of naming a newborn son Harry change since the publication of J.K. Rowling's books?

    Question #96513. Asked by gentlegiant17. (Jun 10 08 12:01 PM)


    BRY2K

    Here is some related information,gentlegiant17 -

    The Potter phenomenon has already inspired 'Harry ' to leap in popularity to number six in the league of British boys names.

    A spokesperson for the Office for National Statistics told BBC News Online: "Baby names are often inspired by popular films and crazes.


    Presszoom.com Global News Service has recently released a report stating that “More than 1400 newborn Queenslanders [Australia] have been named “Harry” since the release of the first book in J.K. Rowling’s internationally acclaimed Harry Potter series a decade ago.

    Attorney-General Kerry Shine said the Queensland Government’s Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages records births that occur in the State, and according to its records 1409 newborns have been named “Harry” since 1997.”

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/1656134.stm

    http://www.babyhold.com/News/Social_Trends/Harry_Potter_Baby_Name_010811/

    Jun 10 08, 12:33 PM
    Baloo55th

    Of course, in the UK at least a certain prince might have also had some influence.....

    Jun 10 08, 2:26 PM


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