Baby Names 2013: 14 top trend predictions

I have found myself waning on loving double ‘l’ names, but I’ll always love Lily/Lillian. And I suppose it’s not surprising that names are gravitating to quite long or very brief.

On Nameberry, there seem to be two major camps on nicknames: those who want none at all (so they use a name with little to no nn options, such as these short monikers) and those who want a longer name with many options. I’m sure that idea is far more wide spread than just our community.

Wow, a lot of my favorite names and name types are on this list, like god/goddess names, meaningful place names, quirky word names for middles, winter names, and Primrose. They’re names I’ve loved since I was a teen or before, though, so I guess I’m just ahead of the trends!

I have definitely loved Etta for years. Surprised it is finally getting some attention. Like the previous poster, I believe I tend to be ahead of the trends.

Sigh. If only DH would read these posts, I think some of my more “out there” suggestions might be seen as right on trend.

Gah! I can’t believe Persephone is getting popular. Grr….

A lot of these make sense with what I have been seeing, especially the lion one, there are a ton of Leo’s now. And the quirky middle names, which I’m not a fan of. I’m glad my names aren’t on the trend, although they might be when we finally have kids!

Interesting blog, though I wish that you listed all the names first as it is SO slow to download the photos and then read the next part of the blog.

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