Noteworthy Baby Names
What will parents name their babies in 2007? Here are a few baby naming trends you can bank on.
- Classic is Cool: When it comes to naming little girls, antiques are all the fashion. We’ve seen a revival of Victorian Era names such as Abigail, Ella, and Grace, and we expect the trend to continue into the new year; witness the up-and-coming of the lovely Lily, which is now ranked 20th among BabyZone’s most popular names and likely to continue rising.
- Biblical Blasts from the Past: Read any list of popular boy names over the decades and there’s no escaping it: biblical names are never out of style. Noah, Caleb, and Jacob rounded out the top five of our 2006 list. While these may not stay at the top of the list, other biblical monikers will surely take their places.
- Last Names First: The white pages could serve as a popular name book for stumped parents in the coming year. Using surnames as first names is a trend that isn’t fading. Consider Madison, Addison, Mackenzie, Logan, Landon, and Jackson which all fell near the top of our 2006 list.
- Ens and Ahs: Boys’ names ending in an “en” sound are going to stay popular for the coming year—note that Aidan and Ethan were tops for 2006. Meanwhile, girls’ names ending in an “ah” sound—such as current frontrunners Ava, Emma, Olivia, and Isabella—will remain favorites among new parents.