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“I’ve got love for you, if you were born in the 80s,” sang Calvin Harris. Well, your little bundle of joy might not have been born then, but you can channel the era with one of these classic 80s names.
It’s the decade that keeps coming back – whether that’s with neon pink laces, crop tops and high-waisted jeans, or bright makeup and bouffant perms.
We searched through the baby name archives from way back when, and picked out 10 names that were popular in the 1980s.
If you’re looking for more baby name inspiration, we’ve got lots of ideas at HuffPost UK Parents.
Megan
Megan comes from the Welsh, and has so many possibilities. Choose Meghan, Meagan, Meg, Meggie – or even Margaret.
Holly
A name with a classic motif is always useful, and Holly is both seasonal and timeless. It’s from the Old English word holen, meaning “the holly tree”.
Jennifer
Meaning “fair one”, Jennifer comes from Cornwall and can be shortened to Jen, Jenny, or you could even try out Guinevere, which is the Welsh version.
Donna
This means “woman” in Italian – and if Donna Summer was anything to go by, she’ll be a strong and fiery one, at that.
Zoe
It comes from the Greek and means “life”. You could go for Zooey as a quirky alternative, like Zooey Deschanel.
Scott
Originally an English or Scottish surname, it’s impossible not to think of Scott from Neighbours, played by Jason Donovan. There’s none more 80s than that.
Timothy
Shortened to Tim, it comes from the Greek and means “honoured by God”.
Adam
Meaning “ground” or “earth”, this comes straight from the Bible and won’t go out of favour. Plus, Adam Ant. Need we say more?
Christopher
Derived from the Greek, this originally meant “Christ bearer”. It’s often shortened to Chris.
Luke
“The bright one” or “one born at dawn”. Luke comes from the Latin name, Lucas.