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. ; )
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