Liz Kent's list "YouTube Children" of 20 great name ideas: Aimee - Sockie!

YouTube Children

These names belong to the children of youtubers and their youtube channel. You might view these as names to avoid, or as names to consider.

Amy was a 1970s favorite, and French spelling Aimee peaked in the same decade. Today, about 1500 baby girls are still named Amy every year in the US, versus about 150 named Aimee.
 Aimee Teegarden is an American actress, known for her role as Julie Taylor on the TV drama Friday Night Lights. Aimee Mann is an American musician and singer-songwriter.

Aimee

With the enormous popularity of Emily and Emma, we're sure to see more of Emmi, Emmie, Emme, and Emmy, whether as short forms or standing on their own.

Emmi

Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending. 

Janae

Despite all the "hanging," "dangling," and "pregnant" chad jokes of the 2000 election, this saint's name and remnant of the Brad-Tad era didn't get a boost in popularity. But Chad still holds some surfer-boy appeal for a number of modern parents. 

Chad

Some parents are hoping to bestow good karma on their children with this name, derived from the Sanskrit word for "fate". Associated with the Hindu and Buddhist belief that someone's actions in this life (and their previous ones) decide their future existences, it is more informally used in the Western world to refer to good or bad luck.
 
Spiritual but sassy in style, nearly 200 girls were given the name in the US in 2023, along with a small handful of boys. It was notably chosen by rapper Ludacris for his daughter in 2001 and by the YouTubers, Family Fizz, in 2018.

Karma

Variation of Miley that is on the decline, thanks to its association with pop starlet Miley Cyrus. 

Mylee

Avia is one of those multi-cultural, vowel-heavy girls' names so popular today, along with such choices as Ayla and Aya.

Avia

Kaci is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be an Irish variant of Casey, derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' It's also seen as a diminutive of Katherine or a modern spelling variation of Kasey. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reaching its peak in the early 1990s. Kaci is appreciated for its friendly, approachable sound while maintaining a distinctive quality. The name carries a youthful, energetic connotation and has remained a modest choice for parents seeking something familiar yet not overly common.

Kaci

Everett is a male name that's a prime crossover candidate, much like Eliot, Ellis, and Ellery. 
 
With its newfound popularity for boys stemming from its similarity to trendy sisters, Eva, Evelyn and Avery and with its sounds echoing the popular Everly, Scarlett and Violet, Everett makes sense as a unisex name.
 
The name has been given to 70 girls in the US in each recent year, and was chosen by YouTube vlogging family, LivingRosa, for their daughter in 2017.

Everett

Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name in the most recent year counted.

Andrea

Whether you think of it as Cale with a K, or a pet form of Kalen or Kaleb, this is just the kind of short, synthetic name finding a lot of favor now, but remember -- it's also the name of a vegetable. 

Kale

This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation. 

Shari

Sabre is a feminine name derived from the word for a type of curved sword, originating from the French "sabre," which came from the Hungarian "szablya." As a name, Sabre projects strength, sharpness, and a cutting edge – qualities that give it a powerful, distinctive character. While uncommon as a given name, it has occasionally been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. The name carries connotations of fierceness and determination, appealing to parents seeking a strong, unusual choice for their daughters. Sabre's military associations give it a certain boldness, while its short, crisp sound makes it memorable and impactful. This rare name might appeal particularly to families with military connections or those drawn to names that convey power and precision.