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Disney hit Frozen has melted families’ hearts , with a boom in newborn girls being called Elsa after the movie’s snow queen.

Elsa has soared from rank outsider to number 88 in a list of the most popular names so far this year.

Experts say it has broken into the top 100 as children have been convincing their parents to name their new baby sisters after the character, voiced by Idina Menzel.

Sarah Barrett, of website BabyCentre, behind the study, said: “While the film’s heroine is Anna, Elsa offers a more unique name and is a strong female role model.

"Elsa is shown to be a sensitive but confident character.”

Frozen took £800million following its release in December .

Disney UK vice president Anna Hill said: “It’s lovely to hear that for many families, it is siblings who have chosen Elsa.”

Meanwhile, Simon Cowell’s baby son has given Eric the X Factor, boosting it by 284 places to 118.

But in a blow to Prince George, his name fell from 13 to 19.

Emily is the top pick for girls, followed by Isabella and Olivia.

Oliver is favourite for the boys, with Charlie second and Harry coming in third.