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Canadian Babies With These Names Are Most Likely To Get Rich Says 1 Study

People called Sunny or Fiona have great earning potential. 💰🤑
Managing Editor, Canada

If you’ve been trying to think of a popular baby name in Canada that could help make your child rich, look no further!

New research from ManySpins has found that names like Domenic, Raj, Sunny and Fiona have pretty high earning potential, with those at the top of the list earning over $60,000.

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“To investigate the potential value, [we] combined the 1,000 highest earning Canadian names and the 1,000 most popular Canadian names, to identify the top 20 names that will earn the most,” the company told Narcity.

They discovered that for boys, names like Domenic, Raj, Geoffrey, Nigel and Jeffrey had the highest earning potential. At the top end of that list, the average salary was over $60,000.

For girls, names like Sunny, Fiona, Jayne, Ping and Marta topped the list. The most common salary for Canadians with those names was over $50,000.

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    • Managing Editor

      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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