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Baby Name Trends: From Classic to Hip |
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 Goodbye Bertha, Hello Kaitlyn! The top baby names of today break with
tradition and follow-up on new trends. Because choosing the perfect
name can be a daunting task, many informative web sites have been
launched with parents in mind.
A name is central to a child's earliest sense of identity. It's often
the first word he or she learns to read and write. Naming trends of
today are defined by celebrities, literary classics, and even name
brands. Look no further than your favorite book, car, or brand for
baby name ideas. Names like "Armani", "Del Monte", "Infiniti",
"Celica", "Chevy", and "Lexus" are increasing in popularity.
Unisex names are another trend that is gaining steam. Parents are
using names such as Jordan, Madison, Devon, Bailey, Parker, and Logan
on boys and girls. However, when naming a baby, parents must consider
if it invites potential teasing. Boys are often targeted more heavily
than girls.
Want to add a twist to your baby's name? Another naming trend includes
spelling classical names untraditionally. There are usually at least
five different ways to spell any name. This way, you can add variety
to a classical favorite.
You could also use a name inspired by nature. Examples for boys
include Ashton, Avery, Birch, Bradley, Grant, Holden, Landon, Logan,
or Wesley. For girls you could use Beverly, Brooke, Erica, Hayley,
Lauren, Lillian, or Olivia.
Want a crafty name? Bailey, Baker, Carter, Cooper, Foster, Mason,
Porter, and Turner may be more your style. However, you can't go wrong
with the following chart-topping baby names, whether you prefer the
1900's or the 1990's.
Names of the 1900's:
Boys: John, William, James, Charles and Robert
Girls: Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Marie, and Alice
Names of the 1990's:
Boys: Michael, Christopher, Joshua, Jacob, Andrew, David, and Tyler
Girls: Ahley, Emily, Sarah, Amanda, Taylor, Megan, Kayla, and Nicole
Best of luck. ; )
GranMamma is the webmaster at the Baby Names Box -
http://www.babynamebox.com - Where you can explore over 6,000 baby
names and their meanings. Read articles on parenting, family, home and
gardening. Be sure to say hi to GranMamma!
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