The obvious statement of the century is that the virus has upended our lives. And nothing is off the table; even how we name our children. While perennial favorite baby names like Emma and Ethan will continue to be popular, it’s other less conventional names that are seeing huge increases.
Baby name website Nameberry has noticed several trends cause by factors such as boredom, wanderlust and even popular Netflix shows.
Playful names 🪁🧸
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 22, 2021
After months of boredom during the pandemic, fun will play a role in upcoming baby names.
1. Bear
2. Birdie
3. Dovie
4. Iggy
5. Pixie
Escapist and nature names 🍃🌼
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 22, 2021
After being confined for such a long period during lockdown, the platform suggests we’ll be turning to exotic locations and wild landscapes for inspiration.
1. Horizon
2. Koa
3. Lotus
4. Prairie
5. Woods
Netflix’s Bridgerton reignited our love for old-school and vintage names 📺
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 22, 2021
We’ve already seen a few Brighton-inspired baby names this year, but the regency names @nameberry expects to see include:
1. Benedict
2. Cressida
3. Daphne
4. Eloise
5. Francesca
Retro and nostalgic names 👶@nameberry says simple, sunny names are set to be a hit as they transport people back to the gingham-soaked 1950s and offer a nostalgic element.
— Metro (@MetroUK) September 22, 2021
Here are some they expect to see:
1. Betty
2. Bobby
3. Mae
4. Ned
5. Nellie