Christmas is coming and many children across Cheshire will be writing their letters to Santa, hoping desperately that they've made it on to his 'nice' list rather than the 'naughty' one.

Well if their names are Anna and Harry, they're in luck because research has revealed that children with these names are most likely to be at the top of Santa's 'nice' list this Christmas.

The research by School Stickers says children with these names are the most likely to be well behaved.

However, girls called Leah and boys called Joseph appear to be more prone to naughtiness. Although as this is only the ‘draft’ list, kids still have a month to improve their behaviour.

Anna Kendrick - on Santa's nice list

The annual study also revealed that boys called Harry, Ryan, Ethan, Lewis and Ben are the most likely to receive School Stickers rewards for good behaviour in the classroom.

But parents should be wary of naming their sons Joseph, James, Joshua, Luke or Samuel as these names appear least often among recipients of rewards.

Mums and dads are more likely to have an easier time if they have a daughter called Anna, Courtney, Millie, Mia or Grace, but if their little girl is named Leah, Eleanor, Jasmine, Abigail or Olivia, they could have trouble on their hands.

Neil Hodges, managing director of School Stickers, said: “Our annual ‘Santa’s Naughty and Nice list’ is just a bit of fun and not meant to be taken seriously.

"There are many children called Leah and Joseph who are perfect little angels; just as there are many called Harry and Anna who Santa is watching!

Prince Harry - on Santa's nice list
Prince Harry - on Santa's nice list

"School Stickers is trusted by thousands of schools to reward pupils for good behaviour and achievement. We’re proud that our products motivate and inspire young people, whatever their names. "

Top 10 nicest girls

Anna

Courtney

Millie

Mia

Grace

Bethany

Lily

Ella

Ellie

Laura

Top 10 naughtiest girls

Leah

Eleanor

Jasmine

Abigail

Olivia

Holly

Georgia

Chloe

Amelia

Shannon

Top 10 nicest boys

Harry

Ryan

Ethan

Lewis

Ben

Adam

Nathan

Oliver

Dylan

Benjamin

Top 10 naughtiest boys

Joseph

James

Joshua

Luke

Samuel

Matthew

Daniel

Mohammed

Owen

George