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- ↑ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- ↑ "Top Baby Names in Switzerland 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ↑ "Top Baby Names in Finland 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Top Baby Names in Norway 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Top Baby Names in Germany 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Top Baby Names in Austria 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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