41 names from the late 90s that deserve to make a comeback

Back in 1999, Conor and Chloe were the most popular baby names in Ireland, followed closely by Sean and Aoife.

Nowadays, it's James and Emily that most expectant parents are opting for their little ones.

So instead of going with the crowd, why not take a look at the most popular names from the late 90s when choosing your little one's moniker?

Not only are they pretty awesome names, but it'd be such a shame to lose them from our lists. 

Boys: 

1. Adam – meaning to be red

2. Ben – meaning son of the south 

3. Cameron – meaning crooked river

4. Cian – meaning ancient

5. Christopher – meaning bearing Christ

6. Donal – meaning world mighty

7. Dylan – meaning great tide

8. Eric – meaning ruler

9. Eoin – meaning desire born 

10. Fionn – meaning white

11. Gerard – meaning spear

12. Jake – meaning supplanter

13. Killian – meaning fierce

14. Luke – meaning light-giving

15. Matthew – meaning gift Yahweh

16. Nathan – meaning gave

17. Robert – meaning bright fame

18. Ross – meaning promontory

19. Shane – meaning God's gracious gift

20. Thomas – meaning twin

21. William – meaning strong-willed warrior

Girls: 

1. Alice – meaning noble

2. Amy – meaning beloved

3. Aoife – meaning beauty

4. Casey – meaning proclamation of peace

5. Claire – meaning clear, famous

6. Emma – meaning whole

7. Ellen – meaning light 

8. Fiona – meaning white

9. Hannah – meaning favour, grace

10. Jane – meaning God is gracious

11. Kate – meaning pure

12. Lorna – from the Laurel tree meaning honour 

13. Leah – meaning weary

14. Maeve – meaning she who intoxicates

15. Mary – meaning sea of bitterness

16. Molly – meaning bitter

17. Robyn – meaning beautiful

18. Ruth – meaning friend

19. Tara – meaning star

20. Victoria – meaning victory

21. Zoe – meaning life