OK, no pressure, mamas, but the name you pick for your little babe is going to have to last a lifetime.
Well, unless you pick one that they end up resenting you so much for that they actually go ahead and change it when they are old enough…
But while it can seem that going for something classical is the best way to ensure longevity, there is no denying that baby names are not immune to trends. A couple of years ago, Instagram filters seemed to influence parents, who opted for names like Lux, Juno and Amaro for the little ones. Last year, the Pokemon Go craze swiped the globe, and names like Ivy and Only (yes, really) spiked.
If you think these names are all a little too out there for you, fear not. According to Nameberry, the baby name trends emerging for 2017 are a little more down to earth and even conservative – at least compared with what we have seen the previous years.
What will little 2017 babes be called? Well, according to the gurus over at Nameberry, celebrity inspired monikers will rule, as will names that include the letter ‘O.’
In more details, here are the baby names and trends predicted to SLAY in 2017:
1. The Letter ‘O’
According to Nameberry, the hottest vowel this year is the letter ‘O’. Names starting or ending with ‘O’ are predicted to be a popular choice among new parents.
- Oscar
- Odin
- Milo
- Arlo
- Theo
2. Celebrities
New mamas and papas are predicted to want to pay homage to their favorite music and pop culture icons, including David Bowie and George Michael.
- Bowie
- George and Michael
- Jameson
- Carrie
- Jagger
3. Preppy
2016 was no doubt a year of modern, pop culture–driven names, but according to the trend forecasters, 2017 will favor more prepster-inspired, conservative monikers.
- Winston
- Brooks
- Hayes
- Ames
- Whitaker
What do YOU think, mamas? Would YOU opt for any of these names for you babe?
