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Mohammed Now London's Most Popular Boys Name

Prophet's name knocks Daniel into second place in British capital

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(Newser) – Mohammed has beaten out old favorites like Jack and Oliver to become the most popular name for baby boys in London, the Telegraph reports. British government figures show that the name—when variant spellings like "Muhammed" are included—is more than twice as popular in the British capital as the second favorite, Daniel. The name has already taken first place in other European capitals including Oslo, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen.

"People choose it because of their love of the prophet Mohammed, and they believe the name will bring happiness and abundance," a spokesman for the Muslim Council of Britain explained. "Also because of its meaning—the praised one. Also there is a belief that if you do name your children Mohammed they will follow the good example of the prophet."

British government figures show that 1,828 baby boys were given the name
British government figures show that 1,828 baby boys were given the name "Mohammed" in London last year.   (Shutter Stock)
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Blackbird
Sep 16, 09 7:31 AM CDT
I'm not going to touch this one... Reply
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prowlerzee
Sep 16, 09 7:57 AM CDT
People in these enlightened modern countries had better act FAST to follow in France's wise footsteps and ban the Sharia law, and the draping of women like chattel, unless they want a new dark age imposed by a fanatic invasive religious population.
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Sep 16, 09 8:14 AM CDT
Still harking on banning freedom of religion and expression, eh prowler?
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Spudsy
Sep 16, 09 12:40 PM CDT
Soooo...you can't draw a picture of the guy but you can call some little rugrat with a diaper full of poop the same name. How respectful.
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I_hate_to_say
Sep 17, 09 6:17 AM CDT
The good news is- it's not Osama.
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