This is why you should name your baby after Doncaster's Jeremy Clarkson

According to research, children called Jeremy are likely to grow up to be big earners, says motor firm Click4Reg.co.uk.

It said parents should name their baby boy after the former Top Gear host if they want their child to earn the largest salary.

Ths study says that boys with the name Jeremy earn an average salary of £46,447.

The firm looked at car and motoring inspired names, with Stanley and Richard also good choices if you want your child to earn big bucks.

Meanwhile, it said naming your baby girl after GT endurance and sportscar racer Liz Halliday was the best chance for girls to scoop the largest salary, with the name Liz earning an average salary of £38,792.

Among the low-earning car-inspired names are Janet, Paige, Allen, and Henry while the most common car-inspired baby name for boys and girls is Morgan, according to reports .

Unfortunately, baby boys named after Formula One racer, Michael Schumacher will earn a lot less at £38,663.

Likewise, parents should avoid taking inspiration from The Allen Automobile or Henry Motor Car Company. It’s estimated boys named Allen (£38,006) and Henry (£37,185) stand to earn a lot less too.

Likewise, parents should avoid taking inspiration from racing driver Janet Guthrie or luxury car company Paige-Detroit. It’s estimated girls named Janet (£25,477) and Paige (£20,190) stand to earn a lot less as well.

Originally from Burghwallis, Clarkson still makes occasional visits to his home town on filming assignments.

His mum Shirley was responsible for creating the Paddington Bear soft toy empire, making the very first bear for her son when he was a child before going on to turn the kitchen table business into a global operation, with thousands of bears being created from a factory at Adwick.

After leaving school, Clarkson became a freelance motoring journalist and worked in the local media before finding fame on Top Gear.