Baby Names 2011: Hottest Trends to Track Now

If Twilight names are out (finally!), what authors or books would be in now or will be?

Great list! Can’t wait to meet all those babies called Stanley, Roscoe and Plum!

@BasicSand – The Hunger Games maybe? Katniss for girls and Gale for boys!

Oh please, please, please don’t call your daughters Fanny. If they ever come to England, they will be carrying a name still very strongly associated not even with the behind, but with ladies’ even more unmentionables. Not good.

@Abby- Yes! Can’t wait to see little Katniss, Gale, Peeta and Prim running around the playground.

We did think about The Hunger Games but decided the world wasn’t quite ready to name transition from Twilight to a new book (especially with Gale for boys). Maybe for 2012

Hey, now, let’s not talk up Roscoe too much before I get to use it. I already had another favorite boy name (Jasper) ruined by Twilight, so I would like Roscoe to stay off the radar.

We were part of the nickname trend with our youngest little girl, born in May. We wanted to call her Maisie but weren’t sure if it would translate well as an adult. We named her Margaret (after my grandmother) and call her Maisie. Best of both worlds for us.

I see Gale on a boy very nicely, spelled this way, of course! It seems like a handsome boys name.

Primrose and a rise in the ‘Kat’ names could happen, but I don’t think Peeta is ready for the Name Hunger Games.

I’m into the old mans names coming back, but my favorite (which I don’t think I could ever use) Sheldon, didn’t make the cut.

What about noun names? Are they in, out, up, down or retisent?

This is a great blog! I’m a “twofer” namer myself, and I bear witness to the floral and gender bending trends every day. I also know quite a few Orions and Stellas, one young Stanley, a Harriet, and a baby Roscoe.

I LOVE Katniss but there is no way my husband would go for it and it wouldn’t fit with our last name. I would love to see it on others though.

I like the idea of formal given names with optional nicknames.

I am alarmed by the dog-names for babies trend. I’m speaking here about particularly egregious examples, like Spike and so forth. I am also always taken aback when people refer to their pets as their children’s siblings, though.

Also, something that I see around here is giving anti-virtue names, like Fear, Rage, Rebel, etc. I really don’t understand that. Hopefully, this is a micro-trend that will soon pass.

I wish I could talk my husband into Rufus for our little boy (due 3/11). It was my paternal grandfather’s name and I love that it’s being appreciated anew. Alas, he is strongly opposed.

Maybe it’s just because I’m a child of the 70s, but Roscoe just makes me think of the doofus cop on Dukes of Hazzard. Ew.

I love the exotic flower names, but my favorite, Amaryllis, didn’t make the list.

I’ve seen some really cool month names lately. I’ve heard of an October and a November.

Love all the time names! Hope Poppy doesn’t get too popular, though.

I love Rosamund; it combines my husband’s name with my dad’s name and is a lovely choice, but every time I say it I hear Orson Welles whispering “Rosebud”. Alas.

And thank heavens on Twilight names being over.

I love so many of these trends.

I love the “us” names for boys. I didn’t see Julius on the list…that one is my favorite.

I love the two for one names too! When we chose our son’s name we wanted to make sure that it had a nice nickname option.

Oh dear, I’m a fan of ends-in-us names for boys — I like them almost as much as the ends in “ic” names that I adore.

I very much wanted to name our daughter Rosamund, but Mark insisted on Roseanna after his mother. Oh well, even though I’m the the name addict in the marriage, he somehow ends up being the deciding factor when it comes to names. He’s selected the girls’ name for the baby we’re expecting next (and yes, it’s mentioned in this blog post), so I’m hoping he’ll give into one of my boys’ names (neither of which are mentioned, although I think they fit the trends).

What an insightful list!

Twofer names are really the best, I sure wish I had one. And I’m definitely one who finds nicknames first.

Kinda bummed about your prediction of Ha names, I really love Hattie. I probably would never actually be able to commit to Harriet, though.

Our top boy name starts with R, but was remarkably left off the list.

I hope you’re right about the Twilight names. If not just because I adore Rosalie and Belle and I think it’d be great if Bella wasn’t popular so I could maybe use it some day.

Also, it’d be great if Azalea and Marigold started getting some use. I love them, but they’re just too out there for me at this point.

I think this reinforces my philosophy about this sight and the regular guests. I think a major factor in why we are drawn to a name in the first place is that it is not common. The further down the list of popularity, the more our discerning group likes it. Soooo, if some of our favorites starts jumping up the ranking, we will have find new names to adore. At least, this is how I feel. I would be so disappointed to have a Clementine or Sylvia and then find in 4 or 5 years down the road a group of newborn Sylvias or Clementines.

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I’m so happy to see that unisex names are increasingly used for boys! Let’s take back all those great names that became taboo as soon as they were given to a girl! It’s good to share after all!

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My son’s middle name is Sidney but he’s a III so I don’t know if it counts.

What’s wrong with Rhoda? I think it’s ready to come back; I love it. My DH’s grandma is Rhoda. Ernest, Rose, and sometimes Abraham (definitely w/ nickname Bram) are all on my list, though Rose or Ernest would be a middle name.

I was hoping to get peoples opinion on the name Ranger. I think it would fit right in on this list. We are considering it for our son. It was actually a name before an occupation. In old French (Rainger) it means “Keeper of the forest.” Hence the occupation. With all the other occupation/outdoorsy names out there (Hunter, Mason, Fisher, Porter, Everst, Rider) is it the next big thing, or a big mistake?

BIGGEST BIG PICTURE TREND: Two-for-one names
Love this trend! Louise and Arthur, and Abraham, Bee, and Bram are all growing on me.
LIGHTEST NEW BEGINNING
Loving these: Hayden, Hadley, Hart, Harley, Hartley, Harlow.
HEAVIEST NEW ENDING
I do love Atticus. And Caius. And Serius.
TIMELIEST TREND
I like Winter. And November is definitely the next big month name. Nova for a nickname is so cute.
NEWEST GENDER-BENDING TREND
Loving: Paxton, Peyton, Sawyer. The fact that parents are no longer backing off from using a name for boys once it becomes popular for girls makes me sooooo happy.
FRESHEST FLOWER NAME
Azalea. Love it.
I still love Lily, Rose and Daisy though. Poppy, Lilac, Acacia are definitely lovely.
CONSONANT OF THE FUTURE
Rufus will take time. Rory, Rhys, Rowan, Roscoe, and Ruby are so of my favourite R names right now.
IT VOWEL
Definitely feeling the O. Oliver and Olivia, Oscar, Owen. Olive, Olympia, and Ophelia.
SPACIEST TREND
LOVE Seraphina and Gabriel. Stella and Luna

I think November will be a big hit in 2011 because it will be 11-11, which some people consider lucky. “Make a wish it’s 11:11!” Also, for conception of an 11/11/11 baby, Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle.

As the mother of a little Arthur born this year, I’m going to cross my fingers that it doesn’t catch on. Excellent post.

Interesting! I didn’t know that we were so trendy. We have two kids under age two. One is Priscilla, called Rilla, and one is Abraham, called Abe.

Gotta’ say, if these truly are where we’re going name-trend-wise – then bring it on! I like almost all of it… and *love* some of it, too! Azalea, Harvey, Walter, Warren, Oliver (of course!), H-names, -us names and especially Two-fer names (can’t get enough of the buttoned up name with the cute nns!)… Hope some of these trends eek their way into my neighborhood soon!

My little one is Stella Star. Talk about being in with the trends.

For a name site I’m surprised at your mistake – the author of the Twilight series – which I will also be glad to see fade away (the series, not the author!) – is not spelled “Stephanie” but “Stephenie” … just wanted to point that out …

When I was little, I LOVED Azalea! I still think it’s really pretty but there’s too many other names that I love more to use it. My daughter’s name is Ruby and I love Rain. Go R names!

Maybe I’m missing something, but as someone who has read the whole Twilight series, who in the world is Felix? A member of the Volturi? I don’t see Edward or Emmett fading, the former is classic and the latter is catching fire, not dwindling. I notice they didn’t say Rosalie or Alice, I see both of those getting more popular (Alice is my mn and my Grandmother’s name).
I love two-for-one names!

I’d like to echo what Gaby says. Naming your child “Fanny” is extremely rude. How about Fagina instead.

I am glad we changed our mind on Ophelia and it was primary based on the fact I have seen that name all over this website and it really seems like it’s trending upward.. We love the name but we are so stubborn on having a name that is NOT common. We love Seraphina too (it’s actually hubby’s grandmother’s name) but it’s going to be common as well. I think we finally got a name that isn’t common in the US!

I’ve just had a Rory. Other contenders for his name were Rowan, Raphael and Reuben. First and last time in my life I will ever be on trend!

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I honestly thought maybe The Hunger Games would be the new Twilight at first, but, after some more thought, I can definitely see people going Harry Potter since The Deathly Hallows has hit the big screen, but the names are still familiar and have just been brought anew, not as hard of a hit as a new book series that is just seeing the spotlight.

I am really sad that the name I chose for my son 5 years ago (and now would FINALLY get to use!) is forecasted on this list as popular. How sure are we about this?

I cant belive my bestest ever boy name is on there! Go Dexter! I absoloutly LOVE this name but many have dissagreed with me so much that ive had to abandon it. Gutted Im not too keen on quite a few of these names, but its nice to see a different lot of names coming into trend.

what does everyone think of Audra?

SUPER bummed my little rhododendron is on this list.

Back in’08, we thought Azalea was really unique. Imagine my surprise today when my coworker came up and told me that from last year it ranked #1100 and this year it is #396.

SAY IT AIN’T SOOOOOO!

please dont ever call your kid fanny they will be skitted for the rest of their life if i ever have kids if they are girls i might call them lucy, holly, grace, ava

and for boys i might call them marvin, aston jb, orise, liam, jack, harry, niall, jamie

@Bella Says:November 15th, 2010 at 10:08 am

I always loved the name Sheldon, decided on that name for my future son when I was but a child myself. I named him Sheldon Parker. It sounded nice to my ear, it suits him. He’s no nerdy old man in a boys body type either. Smart, athletic, loyal, trustworthy are just a few of his positives. So Bella, if you like it, use it.

my name will never be on here my name is skye

my name is very old but has a ring to it. if i was a boy my mom wanted to name me spencer but my dad wanted MARSHAL. my other girl name is old to Margaret but i love it. my parents are old fashend. when will praiee names come back in. i love old names like payton and blue and sky

I think that Ray-Ray is a epic name.. Sooo…. PUT IT ON THE LIST!!! D<

well i think olivia is a good name not because it is my name, on a tv show,and because it is number 1 on the girl names in britten. i just a graceful name to me!:)

My love and I really loved the space names. <3
We're actually thinking of naming our baby girl Seraphina.
The only issue would be teaching her how to spell it.
Seraphina Kirkland-Bonnefoy Marie.
Must be hard, don't you think?

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Yes – “Fanny” is sweet in the U.S. and other places, but off-limits if you plan to live or vacation in Ireland/Scotland/England. The American equivalents start with “p” and “c” and are not what you want to be named after! Names I love for girls are Hazel and Fiona, for boys, Declan, Emmett, Finn and Rory.

I love the name November for a girl! Someone mentioned earlier that it’s also a great two-fer name, but I think it could actually be a great THREE-fer name as well! Nova and Ember both work beautifully as nicknames for this name in my opinion!

twilight names might be out for now but they will be back when teens my age grow up and are able to have kids.

For girl, my favorite name is Katja

my favourite name is larnaca

hi guys, this is my 3rd week thinking of my first baby, coming this mid april. i want it starting with J. can anybody give me ideas.. please…

My baby is due 11-08-11 i was thinking 11-11-11 would be an awesome due date because i do make wishes at 11:11. lol

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I have come across girls named by the colour : Yellow and Green. And there’s the singer Pink. Brown has been long in use, and probably the next hot ones are Red, Black and Maroon?

i really like the name Lilliana, and Starling (for a middle name ofcourse) and also Adaly but i have trouble finding a middle name for that.. also love the name Katniss so cute

my due date is 11-11-11 just wanted to share that because a few people commented about that due date. I dont know if its a boy or girl yet but i like the names Autumn, Piper, and Klhoe. For a boy I like Briar, Logan, and Tucker. What do ya’ll think about Briar?

So, I just found out that I am pregnant, and the names that I have chosen are for a little girl; Lilye Louise, and for a little boy Ramsey Tyler. Is Ramsey a cute name??

I am expecting a girl in July and we are going to name her Wynter. Glad to see it’s on the list!

I loved ‘us’ names for my boy but all mine: Titus, Octavius, and Augustus where veto’d. I also loved Ulyssius (but since I made it up that was first to go. Finally caved and named son Jonas Thomas (hubby’s favorite). Now I can give my hubby the “haha look” I reserve just for the comments we get from practically every child/teen who says ‘oh, jonas like the Jonas Brothers!’. Plus son is forever being called Jonah by his grandpa who just doesn’t seem to hear that ‘s’ sound.

The Royal Wedding 2011 I Believe these names will be a big hit for 2011 William, Kate
Why not name your child these names!

If you can’t thing of a name for twins boy and girl then pick one of these names. good luck picking out one of these names.

Boy:Adam Girls:Eve

Boys:Richard Girl:Cindy

Boy: Patrick Girl:Patty

Boy Jame Robert Girl MaryEllen

Boy:John Girl: Katie

Boy: William Girl:Kate

hello there,i am new to all this baby stuff and am due on the 15th of july, i was just wondering if any of yous could give me some info about how painfull it will be giving birth and what kind of options are avalable on were to give birth ect..?

Maria, I suggest you check out our Moms’ Groups forum, where moms-to-be and new parents can talk about such non-baby name subjects as giving birth. I’m sure you’ll find lots of great advice and company there! Here’s the link: http://nameberry.com/nametalk/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=547a5a7e2b3a10c40b3f730fddc84171

Wow, just found this while looking for a friend… I tried quite hard to find names that weren’t super popular. My third baby, born in Dec 2010, is called Marigold. People have been really quite taken aback by it so I’ll be a bit sad if it becomes popular. My middle child is Clementine and I got Marigold’s name from Clementine (and Winston’s) baby daughter who sadly died in infancy in the 1920s. In England it’s not going to get that popular (I hope) as Marigolds are also the name of yellow rubber gloves you wash dishes and clean drains with

That should have read Clementine CHURCHILL.

Poppy, Arthur and Stanley are all pretty popular over here in England, btw. I know several of each!

It’s so hard choosing names!! After looking through numerous baby books, credits on t.v etc- we went through mine and my hubbys family trees to find a name for our little boy. The only name we could agree on was Wilson James, which was my hubbys grandads middle name! Our son is now nearly 5 and we’ve only ever come across about 4 seperate people who know of Wilsons, i’ve never met one personally tho! Our baby girl is due in September and I think we’re calling her Charlotte Maisy, which can be shortened to Charlie, Lotty and Mai which are all fairly unused and very pretty

In keeping with the Ha trend… What do you think about Hampton for a girl?

Bert , Ernest and Fred are my favourites….absolutely!

I think that kerstin is a very pretty name for a girl but i like sean for a boy name just because it is a pretty name.

I love Tenley Rain, Hadley, Ava Grace, Sheldon, Tyson, and Preston.

I have 5 children and love their names, they have always been happy with them too.

Stephen Allen
Daniel Terry
Christopher William
Patricia Marian
Michelle Robin

I was thinking about naming my daughter (if I ever have one) America. America is a great and inspiring (awesome) nation but I’m not sure thats something you can name a child.

i think my name bailey will be in the top 100 or maybe even in the top ten!:)

I personally love my name, which is Kiara.

Oh what lovely names for such ADORABLE babies. Ohonhonhon, I agree with zee Arthur, we SHOULD name our beautiful baby girl Seraphina <3 And Alfred, mon cher, you already have your nickname as that, no? Maybe try something else~

OH my Mathieu should join in on this too and tell us his lovely opinion!

Adieu, aime ~

Even though my husband and I don’t know if we’re having a boy or a girl yet, I’m kind of hoping that we get a baby girl just so I could use some of the flower names. I especially love Camellia and Iris (even though it’s not on the list). If it’s a boy, I think and “R” name would be nice (and he would have the same first initial as his daddy).

My husband and I want a child (well, more me). I love children and I want a name super original! I think “Tomasta”. Is not that cute? It sounds Italian and Spanish at the same time as our origins! Fusososo ~

My friend just had her baby at 15 and i was worried that she was going to pick an awfull name but she called her Lottie
I think its a gorgeous name!
Lottie! Beautifull

My son’s name is Rocco and we are having another baby. ANy suggestions? I would like to keep with an “r” or a “K”. we are not italian, just loved the name Rocco!

What about the name McGovren (family name) for a baby girl?
Who thinks Harper will become popular since Victoria Beckham named her baby that? I liked that name before and now I’m not sure…

My sister is due to find out what sex she is having tommoroow Im more excited than her lol.. So far her fave names include, Raydine, Riley, Dmitri, Leonara, Anisha, Ava, Coral You can probably tell she is hoping for a lil girl (we are uk btw)
Out of all of them my fave is Raydine and I have never heard of it before.
And to confirm what the others from Uk have said Fanny is a no go I shudder to think of that used for a girl

Ve!I can’t wait to tell Ludwig about this! There are so many names!
I think we’re going to go with Ludwig Junior. I hope that makes everyone happy~!
I’m so glad everyone has such wonderful ideas. Antonio, Tomasta is an adorable name! I think it’s perfect. It has such a familiar ring to it…

Hey,
i work in a nursery so many baby names get black listed in my head when i see a few of them or they remind me of a child that was, difficult, in the least harsh sense of the word. im due 12 september 2011
i dont know whether we are having a boy or a girl atm, i want something cute and unusual but not too out there. also something that will sound nice as a baby, child, tenn, adult, oap atm we are thinking:

girls: Rose, Lottie, Lara, Bobbie, Connie, Elinor, Bess, Peggy, Ehffy, Ehvvie, Arwen, Eowyn
Boys: Dale, Ricky, Rhod, Benji, Rohan, Rowan, Mac, Mitchell

really think i need some help narrowing these down!! and toms no help at all haha!

HELP?! what does everyone else think?
thanks emily

thought i would list some of the names ive completely black listed because they are EVERYWHERE!!

Girls: Ruby, Sophie, Sophia, Molly, Milly, Maisy, Daisy, Esme, Honor, Eve, Evie, Eva, Minnie, Poppy, Lily, Eliza, Lola, Lyla

Boys: Alfie, Archie, Reuben, Harry, Samuel, Thomas, Joseph, Joshua, Isaac, William, Zack, Teddy/Ted (real shame cus i love that one!) stanley, Ali, Felix, Oliver

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if i will have a baby girl soon i will name her sophia yzabelle and prime nathaniel for the baby boy, how cool is that?

I’m still surprised to this day when I meet an Azalea. Except for Lea, I can’t see it lending itself to a nn.

Recently at one of my hubbys coworkers kids parties there was a girl answering to the name Mary. I assumed that was her name. Once her mother came to get her, that was when I found out her name was actually Amaryllis. According to her mom, who was as intrigued with our choice of Matilda, as I was with hers, and she said that they sometime also call Amaryllis, Lily.

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