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Up-and-Coming Name Trends for 2010
The good news? We’re not going to see a lot of babies named Sparrow in the coming year (sorry, Nicole and Joel). But we can, according to the self-anointed Baby Name Guru, Bruce Lansky, expect to spend a lot of time on the circle time rug with Jaydens, Aidens (or, kind of horrifyingly, Aydens), Rylees and Kylees and the entire cast of characters from the Holy Bible.
The Top 5 baby naming trends for girls and the top five for boys will bring us these names in 2010, Lansky says:
Boys
1. The -aydens: Jayden, Aiden/Ayden and Brayden.
2. Old Testament names: Elijah, Gabriel, Nathan, Isaac, Aaron, Josiah.
3. Irish names: Brody, Liam, Aiden (Conner, surprisingly, is dropping off).
4. Western “C” names: Cooper, Carter, Colton and Chase (attorney’s at law?)
Girls
1. Sound-alike names: Chloe/Zoe, Rylee/Kylee, Aubrey/Audrey, Makayla/Layla, Peyton/Payton.
2. Faith-based names: Genesis and Leah. (Nevaeh, heaven spelled backwards, is no longer the clever shout-out to Christ it had been for the previous few years.)
3. Place names. Or, more specifically, The Place name — Brooklyn. She moves up while Sydney slides down. (Question: When is Dubuque going to get on the girl’s name hit parade that it so deserves?)
4. Madeline/Madelyn. This is the naming trend that needs to die. I don’t like to share.
So that’s America’s naming blueprint in a nutshell. Expectant moms, spill. What are you naming your 2010 babies?
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World’s Highest C-Section Rate is Where? | Strollerderby commented on Jan 12 10 at 2:20 pmLindsay commented on Dec 31 09 at 12:19 pmI named my daughter Beatrice! I was determined to give her name that wasn’t on anyone’s popular list.
Madeline Holler commented on Dec 31 09 at 1:30 pmHa! I got some bad news, Lindsay. My daughter’s name is Beatrice, too. The good news? Neither of us went with Sparrow.
Emily commented on Dec 31 09 at 2:57 pmOur son will be Sebastian Henry – Henry is actually becoming very popular among the expectant moms I’ve encountered!
PS – I like Sparrow! (As a middle name or a nickname, at least)
Staceyjw commented on Dec 31 09 at 9:02 pmIf I have a boy: Jack Damon
If it’s a girl: Anna Jean
We’re not too creative, except for Damon, all are family names.
I am still looking for a D boys name that is Spanish/Mexican (would replace Damon). We live in Mexico and the name Jack doesn’t translate well, so I want a middle name he can use while we’re here.
babymamaOH commented on Dec 31 09 at 10:16 pmWe have a baby due July 4… it will be either Lucy Annabella for a girl or Cole Andrew for a boy.
Andrea commented on Jan 01 10 at 11:02 amMarian (Molly) Aletha
Be awhile before either of those hit the lists, I think. Marian is my dad’s mom who passed away when he was young, Aletha was a great aunt who stepped into her place and means ‘truth’.
Black Sheep commented on Jan 01 10 at 1:31 pmThe -aden trend is annoying and has actually been around for some time, as has the -iley trend.
Kayt commented on Jan 01 10 at 7:36 pmMy guy was born at the end of 2008, and he’s James. If I had my say, we would be trying for baby number two by the end of 2010, and it would be named Caroline or Daphne, Gideon or Jonas or Rhys. Probably, it’ll be closer to 2011, and it’ll probably be Caroline or Daphne, and Adam or Dexter.
Featherenmama commented on Jan 01 10 at 9:12 pmComments We named our daughter Athena – it’s feminine, beautiful and strong, and still not common. Plus, it’s not some odd made-up name.
Katrina commented on Jan 01 10 at 10:14 pmFor a girl we like Mercy, Clementine, and Paloma. For a boy we like Finnegan, Moses, and Mateo.
Amanda commented on Jan 04 10 at 2:45 pmI’m due in July. If we have a boy, he’ll be Clay. If we have a girl, she’ll be Ainsley.
Mistress_Scorpio commented on Jan 04 10 at 2:49 pmI’m due in August. If it’s a girl, Josephine. If it’s a boy, I’ve got to think about it because I used both my boy name choices on the first.
Kaz commented on Jan 05 10 at 3:40 pm“Expectant moms, spill. What are you naming your 2010 babies?”
is the new trend in 2010 to not allow expectant dads to have any input?
Madeline commented on Jan 05 10 at 7:07 pmYou nailed it, Kaz! You should be a trend-watcher.
Abby commented on Jan 06 10 at 1:28 pmI have a Juliet on the way.
Miz Expecting commented on Jan 06 10 at 6:41 pmBoy: Augustus or Finnegan
Girl: Charlotte or Bronwyn
Kathy commented on Jan 07 10 at 4:21 pmComments I’m done having kids. But if I had another girl I would name her Charlotte.
ashLee commented on Jan 17 10 at 7:49 amMy pregnant friend is asking us for suggestions on what to name her baby boy who is yet to be born…we were joking about it but two us really wanted the name KYLE…Personally for me, if I would be a mother, I’d like to name my boys under the numbers 3 and 4 category..I am quite addicted to Harlequin novels especially their Irish and western characters…..
Reborn Boy Doll
Erin commented on Jan 19 10 at 1:04 amI’m a Fan of Silas for a boy (biblical) and Ella for a Girl (Romantic)
Jenny from Austin commented on Jan 24 10 at 10:16 pmOur March 2010 baby will be Clementine June. I actually like the name Sparrow, reminds me of the spiritual “His Eye is on the Sparrow.” I’m an atheist, but its still a sweet sentiment.
Kate commented on Feb 14 10 at 5:10 pmNot being married yet, I don’t plan on having children for a while – but when I do, names are going to be James Michael (Michael is my dad’s name), Emily Margaret (Emily is my sister, which is why she’ll go by Maggie), and something involving Elizabeth – I guess my husband can help figure that one out.
Lolo commented on Feb 16 10 at 8:37 pmComments:
Boy: Thor, Leif, or Dane
Girl: Claire or Linnea
Property commented on Mar 17 10 at 11:24 amim due and our boy will be Fred. Frederick Robert on the BC
Jen commented on Apr 15 10 at 11:55 amThis insane desire to have uniquely named kids is ridiculous. Narcissism here we come!
Marie Smith commented on May 18 10 at 8:27 pmI had a beautiful girl in December – we named her Matilda
LaLa commented on May 20 10 at 5:18 pmKathleen Patience & Judith Persephone due in August!
Claire commented on May 26 10 at 12:26 pmI love the boy name Lachlan. But Husband doesn’t! My sister and BIL are naming their baby Finley boy or girl. I’m thinking we like Carter, and Andrew, and Logan.
MommaD commented on Sep 18 10 at 9:18 pmWe have a Kiana, Keilani, Kamia & Elijah…with number 4 on the way. If its a boy he will be Ezekiel. No name decided for a girl.
MommaD commented on Sep 18 10 at 9:19 pmOoops # 5 on the way.
jill commented on Dec 03 10 at 6:21 pmmaverick
Sara commented on Dec 07 10 at 6:55 pmWe had our Olivia Grace in August!
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