Revealed: The sexiest accents within the UK, in response to singletons – so, is yours on the checklist?
From the approachable Geordie twang to the instantly recognisable Edinburgh lilt, the UK is home to some of the most distinctive accents in the world.
Now, a report has revealed exactly which accents are the most popular among singletons.
Tinder has released its annual Year in Swipe report, which details everything from the most common names to the most popular emoji on its app this year.
When it comes to sexy accents, fans of celebrities including Cillian Murphy, Vogue Williams, and Joanne McNally will be unsurprised to learn that the Irish accent reigns supreme.
This is closely followed by the Scottish accent, as seen in stars such as James McAvoy, Gerard Butler, and Karen Gillan.
However, it’s bad news for celebrities such as Jack Grealish, Cat Deeley, and Ozzy Osbourne.
The Birmingham accent is the least sexy among singletons, according to Tinder’s analysis.
So, how does your accent stack up?
When it comes to sexy accents, fans of celebrities including Cillian Murphy, Vogue Williams , and Joanne McNally will be unsurprised to learn that the Irish accent reigns supreme
Tinder has released its annual Year in Swipe report, which details everything from the most common names to the most popular emoji on its app this year
For the report, Tinder analysed the data from Tinder Bios, Descriptors, and Interests among its UK users from 1 January to 1 October 2024.
This revealed that the Irish accent is the most popular, followed by Scottish, Essex, Yorkshire, and Welsh.
At the other end of the scale, the Brummie accent is the least popular, followed by Cornish, Geordie, Scouse, and Sheffield.
Beyond accents, the report also revealed the top date activities in the UK.
Somewhat surpirsingly, singletons said that their perfect first date was a rave.
However, those who prefer more low-key dates will be happy to hear that a pub quiz, bowling, coffee date, or dinner date were the next most popular choices.
In terms of interests, British Tinder users were most impressed by art, rave, and music, as well as the gym and cooking.
Meanwhile, the top love styles were found to be time together, touch, thoughtful gestures, compliments, and presents.
The Birmingham accent, as seen in footballer, Jack Grealish, is the least sexy among singletons, according to Tinder’s analysis
The Cornish accent, as used by Aidan Turner in Poldark, was found to be the second least attractive accent in the UK
In the report, Tinder also reveals the fastest growing emoji on its platform.
The top emoji was found to be the pink bow, which Tinder interprets as ‘this is me…if you even care’.
‘Young singles leaned into the playful charm with a touch of mystery of being coquette…if you even care!’ Tinder explained.
The white cloud – said to represent ‘the highs and lows’ – was next on the list.
‘The black cloud emoji came up in bios reflecting a realistic take on dating,’ Tinder explained.
‘This year, people aren’t afraid to acknowledge the highs and the occasional lows—because, let’s face it, dating isn’t always sunny!’
The backpack was next on the list, having proved popular among adventure-loving singletons.
This was followed by the yellow waving hand.
‘Hand open and honest—this emoji grew popular among those seeking openness and transparency,’ Tinder said.
A “no games” vibe radiates from these profiles, encouraging a genuine connection from the get-go.’
Finally, the owl emoji rounds out the top five.
‘Late-night chats and thoughtful insights gave the owl emoji a prime spot,’ Tinder added.
‘This symbol became a calling card for night owls and those who value wisdom and deep conversations.’
