Top 10 Baby Name Trends for 2025 Revealed — and One of Them Is Inspired by Crocs
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09/30/2024 04:48 PM
Nameberry has released its top 10 baby trend names for 2025
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Stock image of a pregnant woman listing baby names.Baby names seem to be getting more and more unique — but where are families taking inspiration from?
Nameberry released its top 10 baby name trends for 2025 on Thursday, Sept. 26, which span a variety of topics such as the natural landscape, rebranded country names, feminine names for girls and more.
Coming in at the top of the list are what Nameberry calls "fast fashion names." These are original names that parents create that are modeled on a typical name but include a unique twist that makes it their own.
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According to Nameberry, these names are popular because parents can "pull together a variety of name trends in their own special way." Names can include but aren't limited to Adael, Hollyn, Nikko, and Wrenlee.
Next is "global americana", which derives from names that are directly tied to one culture, such as the Scottish Ewan or the Nahuatl Xochitl. These can include names like Hassan, Lachlan, Luca and Shai.
"Baby names, literally" comes from the idea of choosing names that mimic the youthfulness and playfulness of a baby. These can be monikers such as Blossom, Cub, Lilibet, Posey and others.
There's also "country rebrand," which capitalizes on the trendiness of Western culture in America. These span from names like Clover and Ephraim to Huck, Jessejames, Loretta and Mabel.
Next up are "safe haven names." Inspired by their "incantatory power," these names are intended to protect kids from harm and instill peaceful values. Think of names such as Bliss, Harbor, Dove or Haven.
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Stock image of a newborn baby.At No. 6 are "femininomenal names" that amplify strength in femininity. These names can be drawn from myth, history or other stories about female relationships and draw inspiration from Chappell Roan's music. Names can include Juno, Lilith, Circe, Cosette or Salome.
Next are "landscape names." These simple choices that connect to landscapes are gender-neutral, which appeals to many parents. Names include Cove, Acre, Canyon, Flint and Oak, among others.
There's also a trend of "otherworldly names," which occupy the liminal space between our world and outer space. This can include names like Ever, Cosmo, Ember, Faye and Lumen.
"Croc Names" are names that might not be popular in this moment, but have the ability to become the next big thing, just like the shoes they're named after. These "diamond-in-the-rough" names might initially make parents turn their noses up, but they have the potential to be truly special. Names include Gilbert, Ernest, Golda, Hester, Pauline and others.
Lastly, as members of Gen-Z start to become parents, "Gen-Z names" have started to become more and more popular. These names denote the letter "Z" and have become increasingly common. Names like Boaz, Hazel, Ezra and Azure are some of just a few of the names Gen-Z has started using.
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