Why baby names aren't getting as quirky as you might think (even if there WAS an 'Apple Paltrow' effect)
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why baby names aren't getting as quirky as you might think (even if there WAS an 'Apple Paltrow' effect)

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Baby names aren't getting wackier, despite what you might think, experts insist. Hollywood icon Gwyneth Paltrow's naming of daughter Apple in 2004 inspired a massive surge in parents opting for unconventional names. Tesla founder and multi-billionaire Elon Musk and rapper Kanye West have given their children unconventional names For 2022, the most unusual registrations for boys include Swastik, Excel and Draco, while Monalisa, Kale and Monet all cropped up at least three times among girls. Around 23.5 per cent of girls' names were unique in 1996, rising to 29.2 per cent in 2004 when Apple was born to Gwyneth and Coldplay star Chris Martin. Dr Gregory added: 'Within the last five years, people are certainly hyphenating names so Ellie-May rather than Ellie as an example and that means ONS data doesn't recognise it as an Ellie or a May.

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This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts
1 month, 1 week ago

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Some parents draw baby name inspiration from sources like family history, geography or even their favorite foods and brands. “There’s a certain set of parents that believe weapons-inspired names have a renegade spirit, which has been a rising theme among today’s trendy baby names,” Kihm noted. “‘Last names as first names’ are a stylish category for baby …

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts

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Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images Remington, Dagger, Wesson and Shooter are among the weapon-related names appearing on U.S. birth certificates in recent years. “There’s a certain set of parents that believe weapons-inspired names have a renegade spirit, which has been a rising theme among today’s trendy baby names,” Kihm noted. “‘Last names as first names’ are a stylish …

11 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year
2 months, 4 weeks ago

11 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year

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d3sign via Getty Images Parents draw baby naming inspiration from a wide variety of sources. “Botanical, celestial and elemental names like River, Sage and Aurora reflect a desire for grounding and connection in a fast-paced world.” Abby Sandel, the creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain, sees the trend expanding to “nature-plus names.” “A generation of Kaylas and Haileys …

2025 Baby Name Trends Expert Predictions Revealed
3 months, 1 week ago

2025 Baby Name Trends Expert Predictions Revealed

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Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Parents continue to seek out fresh twists on vintage names and trendy consonant sounds. “Surnames continue to be a fruitful source of ‘new’ names, and parents have not yet tired of the strong sound of single-syllable, surname-style names for boys,” she said. “Hayes comes up in many consultations, and Wells has similar characteristics.” Mara “Mara …

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2023
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2023

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Caroline Purser via Getty Images A closer look at the SSA's naming data reveals some unexpected trends. From the rise of less traditional choices like Oaklynn and Sincere to the decline of old favorites like Scott and Julia, we’ve rounded up 15 surprising baby name statistics from 2023. In 2023, 2,382 baby girls were named Juniper, making it the 113th …

Here are the top baby naming trends we’ll see in 2025, according to experts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the top baby naming trends we’ll see in 2025, according to experts

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Why parents are choosing to give their daughters male monikers in the latest baby naming trend
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why parents are choosing to give their daughters male monikers in the latest baby naming trend

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The naming pro also revealed what names may indicate your child will be rich She has revealed that boy names are likely to be given to girls in 2025 Parents are shifting away from traditional girl names and choosing to give their daughters male monikers instead. In recent years, the concept of girl and boy names has been turned upside …

Experts predict the 30 most popular baby names for next year - including 'Lilibet' 'Wednesday' and 'Suede'
5 months, 1 week ago

Experts predict the 30 most popular baby names for next year - including 'Lilibet' 'Wednesday' and 'Suede'

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Choosing a baby name is not an easy decision for any parent. Predicting trends in next year's names, Nameberry said: 'If the past few years have emphasised "you're naming an adult, not a baby", 2025 will embrace the inverse. Next year's trendiest baby names have been revealed by Nameberry including unusual monikers such as Suede and Bash Lively is among …

Is this the most divisive baby name ever?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Is this the most divisive baby name ever?

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The 100 most popular baby names in the US in 2023 REVEALED in new government data
10 months, 1 week ago

The 100 most popular baby names in the US in 2023 REVEALED in new government data

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The most popular baby names in the US over the last decade have been released - and social media has propelled a number of new entries to the top of the list. Popular TV shows have also influenced parent's decisions, with Game of Thrones-inspired baby names skyrocketing in the 2010s with nearly 5,000 children named after its characters in 2018 …

Inside the world of the unique baby names influencers are giving their children
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the world of the unique baby names influencers are giving their children

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9 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year
1 year, 2 months ago

9 Baby Name Trends To Look Out For This Year

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enigma_images via Getty Images HuffPost asked naming experts to share some of the themes they think will influence parents’ baby name choices this year. Modern Virtues “Maverick ranks in the boys’ Top 50,” said Abby Sandel, creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain. Now Wren and Scout are set to be the newest crossovers from the girls’ list.” Familiar-But-Underused …

How much does a baby’s name impact their future? As Noah and Olivia most popular
2 years, 5 months ago

How much does a baby’s name impact their future? As Noah and Olivia most popular

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Most popular gender neutral baby names revealed
2 years, 8 months ago

Most popular gender neutral baby names revealed

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It comes after research showed 88 per cent increase in unisex names Nature-inspired names such as River and Eden are also increasing Naming a baby is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Now, US-based baby naming site Nameberry has revealed the most popular gender neutral monikers among new parents with Logan coming at the top of …

The 27 most unusual rock star baby names, from Audio Science to Zuma
3 years ago

The 27 most unusual rock star baby names, from Audio Science to Zuma

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Experts Predict The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2050
3 years, 5 months ago

Experts Predict The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2050

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Siri Stafford via Getty Images Nameberry's experts took a look at the lower end of the popularity rankings to identify names that might trend in the future. The popular baby naming website released a list of names that its experts believe many parents will be choosing in the year 2050 ― from Eleri to Helix to Prairie. We picked 30 …

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Surprising Baby Name Trends That Happened In 2020

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Daniel MacDonald / www.dmacphoto.com via Getty Images The Social Security Administration's baby name data reveals some unexpected trends. When the Social Security Administration releases its list of most popular baby names in the U.S. each year, the top 10 usually aren’t very shocking. From the rise of Nova and Ezekiel to the decline of classics like Robert and George, we’ve …

Apparently 'Corona' Is Becoming A More Popular Baby Name Because Of Course
4 years, 9 months ago

Apparently 'Corona' Is Becoming A More Popular Baby Name Because Of Course

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Olga Ignatova via Getty Images Baby with flu looking surprised Finding the perfect name for your baby is a big deal for new parents. Pregnancy website “The Bump” released its Top 100 Most Popular Baby Names this month, and, for the first time, Corona appeared, in the one hundredth spot on the “girls’ name” list. Here are some of the …

These May Be The Top Baby Names Of 2020
5 years, 4 months ago

These May Be The Top Baby Names Of 2020

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Adah ― All girl names starting with the letters and sound Ad have been rising quickly in recent years, including Ada and Adele, Adelaide and all spellings of Adeline. Mika ― Journalist Mika Brzezinski undoubtedly had some influence on the popularization of her name, pronounced mee-ka, but it’s also a new Michael feminization, taking over from the now-flagging Mikayla and …

Don't worry, parents of babies named Khaleesi: You're in good company
5 years, 10 months ago

Don't worry, parents of babies named Khaleesi: You're in good company

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Along with all the expected shock and awe surrounding the imminent end of "Game of Thrones," the show's recent penultimate episode seemed to spark a new wave of emotion: Khaleesi baby name remorse. It can trace its origins squarely to 1985's "Splash," and the moment Tom Hanks, unable to utter his mermaid friend's glass-shattering real name, looks up at a …

Why parents are giving their kids 'unique' baby names
6 years, 1 month ago

Why parents are giving their kids 'unique' baby names

ABC  

Unique baby names are no longer only the domain of celebrities. "It's extremely trendy at the moment to choose unique names," says Ella Joynes, author of Baby Names Australia 2019. Fewer babies given 'top names' compared to previous generations Parents today may be actively trying to reduce the chance of their kid sharing a playground with three kids who have …

Why parents are choosing 'masculine' names for their baby girls
6 years, 2 months ago

Why parents are choosing 'masculine' names for their baby girls

ABC  

My friends are all having babies, and there's more than a few Charlies, Alfies and Quinns in the mix. They're names being given to newborn baby girls — and according to the experts, it's all part of a wider shift toward Aussie parents giving traditionally "masculine" names to their daughters. Other "boyish" names for girls Marlow Kendall Dylan Ashton Kai …

These are the most popular baby names of 2018 so far
6 years, 8 months ago

These are the most popular baby names of 2018 so far

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Food-inspired baby names predicted to be 2018's new trend
6 years, 11 months ago

Food-inspired baby names predicted to be 2018's new trend

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Top baby names predicted to be everywhere in 2018
7 years, 3 months ago

Top baby names predicted to be everywhere in 2018

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Choosing your baby's name is among the biggest decisions you will make, and something that will be with your child for life. And while past years have included rather unusual choices including Apple and even Bear, 2018 looks set to be a rather more traditional one in nurseries around the country. While past years have included rather unusual choices including …

27 Food Names Parents Are Giving Their Babies
7 years, 4 months ago

27 Food Names Parents Are Giving Their Babies

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Sam Edwards via Getty Images Parents in the U.S. have picked a number of food-related names for their babies. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made international news back in 2004 when they named their newborn daughter Apple. The name’s popularity ebbed and flowed for the next decade, and in 2014, the number of baby girls named Apple dropped into the …

36 baby names are at risk of extinction in the UK
7 years, 11 months ago

36 baby names are at risk of extinction in the UK

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Expert makes his predictions for hottest baby names of 2017
8 years, 3 months ago

Expert makes his predictions for hottest baby names of 2017

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If you’re having a baby in the New Year, take note. Choices: Social researcher Mark McCrindle has predicted the hottest trends for baby names in 2017 His predicts the ‘Z’ trend will be huge, including Zander and Zephyr for boys and Zyla and Zelda a popular choice for girls. Copycat: He says culturally diverse names will be popular, like Ryan …

Most popular baby names of 2015 revealed to be Charlotte for girls and Ezra for boys
9 years, 3 months ago

Most popular baby names of 2015 revealed to be Charlotte for girls and Ezra for boys

Daily Mail  

Naming your baby after a fictional character or celebrity has been the norm - until now. When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named her daughter Charlotte expectant parents took note, with the name topping the girls list this year. Nameberry.com has released the most popular baby name lists for 2015 Royal twist: Topping the girls' list in Charlotte after …

Parents inspired by celebrity mums give baby daughters two first names
9 years, 7 months ago

Parents inspired by celebrity mums give baby daughters two first names

Daily Mail  

The double-barrelled first name has long been a hit in America; since names such as Mary-Lou and Betsy-Ann first became popular in the Fifties. Scroll down for video The offspring of celebrities including Lily-Rose Depp are thought to have inspired a new generation of parents Trend-setters: Did Johnny Depp and former wife Vanessa Paradis spark the current fad for using …

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