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Liam and Olivia top baby names in Alberta again; Tyrion, Sky-light and Jet more quirky

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Albertans adhere to tradition when it comes to baby names in 2015
WATCH ABOVE: Alberta's baby boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Last year was a record breaker as more than 56,000 Alberta babies came into the world. While some parents are choosing original names to help their kids stand out, it's the traditional ones taking the top spots. Here's Laurel Gregory – Jun 27, 2016

Alberta parents kept it traditional and classic again in 2015, with names like Abigail, Emma, Benjamin and Oliver remaining popular baby names.

Last year, there were 56,529 babies born in Alberta. It was another record-breaking year for the province in terms of births.

Out of the 27,712 girls born in 2015, the most popular was Olivia, with 293 new babies receiving that moniker.

Out of the 28,816 boys born in 2015, Liam took top spot, with 301.

READ MORE: Olivia and Liam remain top baby names in Alberta for second year 

This is the third year in a row Olivia and Liam topped their lists.

Some of the naming trends include pop culture tributes. Alberta welcomed babies named after Game of Thrones, Hunger Games and Frozen characters, including Tyrion, Katniss and Elsa.

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Several names stood out for their inventiveness, including:

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  • Winter
  • Unity
  • Justice
  • Unique
  • Sky-light
  • West
  • Wisdom
  • Jet
  • Wealth
  • Crew
  • Chevy
  • Hero
  • True
  • Patience
  • Mercy
  • Karma
  • Journey
  • Symphony

Here are Alberta’s top names for baby girls:

Alberta’s top baby names for girls in 2015
Alberta’s top baby names for girls in 2015. Courtesy: Government of Alberta

Here are Alberta’s top names for baby boys:

Alberta’s top baby names for boys in 2015
Alberta’s top baby names for boys in 2015. Courtesy: Government of Alberta

Parents trying to choose a name for their new baby can download the free Alberta Baby Names app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

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The app has more than 95,000 Alberta baby names dating back to 1980.

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