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Baby names

24th Sep 2021

Playful baby names set to be popular in 2022- here are our favourites

Kat O'Connor

Teddy and Dolly are too cute for words.

The biggest baby name trends for 2022 were revealed earlier this week.

Bridgerton-inspired, nostalgic names and monikers ending in ‘S’ are set to grow in popularity in the coming year.

However, one of our favourite baby name trends is also on the rise.

Playful baby names are set to be a huge hit with new parents in 2022.

We decided to gather up a list of our all-time favourites.

Hopefully, they’ll give any of you expecting a baby in 2022 some inspiration.

These high-energy names are just the sweetest.

For Boys

Ziggy

Perfect for any Bowie fans out there. This strong moniker means ‘victorious protector’.

Teddy

This adorable name is of French origin. It has numerous meanings including wealthy protectors; brave people; God’s gift. You really can’t go wrong with this one.

Bear

A favourite with celebrities like Cheryl and Liam Payne. The meaning behind this moniker is ‘strong and brave’.

Buddy

Why not take inspiration from the iconic Buddy Holly with this name? It means ‘friend’ which is pretty perfect in our eyes.

Iggy

The name Iggy is of English origin and means ‘firey one’, perfect for your little lad.

For Girls

Pixie

This enchanting name is a lovely choice for your daughter. It means ‘fairy’.

Dolly

Why not name your little tot after the one and only Dolly Parton? This cute moniker is short for Dorothy which means ‘gift of God’.

Birdie

This name is of German origin and means ‘bright and famous’. A strong choice for your little lady.

Trixie

Call The Midwife fans will love this one. Trixie was hugely popular in the early 1900s and means ‘bringer of joy’.

Honey

Honey has actually been in the top 500 baby girls names for quite some time. The darling moniker simply means ‘sweet’.