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Growing up with social media at their fingertips, Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) have a style of their own in whatever they do. As a section of Gen Z are entering their mid-twenties, they will be making up for a set of new age parents. Given their different choices and preferences, they would of course want to stand out with their naming game of their children. It is highly likely that the Gen Z parents would want to name their children with names that are trendy, cool, and yet meaningful. While that sounds like a lot of requirements, it is actually not. Read on to know some of the trendiest names that Gen Z parents can give their children and add a dash of personality to kids’ character right from their childhood.
Names Of Babies For Would Be Gen Z Parents
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From pop culture stars to beauty influencers and athletes, the number of public figures grabbing the attention of Gen Z’s is endless. Here are some of the top choice of names that are sure to appeal to Gen Z’s parental senses.
1. Albie
Brought into the spotlight by the charming and goofy protagonist of ‘White Lotus,’ Albie is a name that is sure to make a special place in the hearts of Gen Z parents. The name is simple yet adorable and is very easy to pronounce. Its another appealing point is the kind of trendy vibe that it brings along.
2. Billie
Linked to Gen Z musician Billie Eilish, this name will also make a popular choice among the new generation of parents. It has been noted that Gen Z people are more inclined toward unisex names as they understand concepts of gender fluidity well. As a name, Billie is short, cool, and trendy.
3. Alix
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Known for their creativity and love for giving new spin to old things, Alix is probably going to be a natural favorite among the Gen Z parents. Alix Earle, TikTok’s most recent ‘it girl,’ has made the name widely popular. With her relatable content and ‘Get Ready With Me’ videos, she has won the hearts of a lot of viewers on the internet. She has given a trendy spin to the common name ‘Alex’ and that has climaxed its popularity. A unique name, this will surely surge the name charts.
4. Harry
Be it Prince Harry or Harry Styles, this name has an age old charm to it. From those early Harry Potter days to now, the name has held its aura and gravity. The recent documentary on Megan and Harry’s relationship and love story has brought the name back into the spotlight. Harry Styles also makes quite an impression with his personality and style sense, therefore adding more weightage to the name.
5. Esme
With its roots in French, the name Esme translates to ‘loved’ and ‘esteemed.’ The name sounds quite elegant with a magical ring to it. Since fashion influencer Arielle Charnas named her second daughter Esme, the chic name has come back in fashion again.
6. Jules
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Popularized by the ‘Euphoria’ character Jules, this name has an air of confidence around it. The character Jules on the show is unapologetic and bold and that naturally adds a layer of charm to the name. Gen Z parents are likely to love this name because of the vibe of independence and fire that it brings along with it.
7. Leo
Leo has been an age old favorite and continues to do so. The name has a cool and calm vibe to it and will fit your child well from their childhood to old age. The popularity of the football player Lionel Messi, also has contributed to the popularity of the name.
8. Jalen
This modern name is linked with Jalen Hurts, the famous football player. The name is cool, trendy, and short and has thus made its place among the favorite names of Gen Z.
9. Khai
Gigi Haidid and Zyan Malik named their first born Khai and since then it has surged to popularity. The name has a touch of uniqueness and would add a dash of starry personality to your newborn.
10. Remi
The name Remi sounds unique. Made famous by TikTok star Rem Bader, the name has been rising in popularity steadily. The social media celebrity has brought positive changes in the fashion industry in regards to body inclusivity and has gained almost 2 million followers over the past three years. Giving your child this name would make them stand out from the crowd right from the beginning.
Gen Zs, with their sparks of creativity and love for all things unique will obviously try naming their children outside the domain of age old boring names. While this list is not exhaustive, it certainly gives a sneak peek into the kinds of names that Gen Zs might be interested in. Do you have some other interesting names in mind that you think would appeal to Gen Z parents? Let us know in the comment section!
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