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It’s that time of the year where everything starts anew. With a new year comes new opportunities, new experiences and perhaps even a new baby! An addition to the family is always something to celebrate, and what better way to ring in the celebrations than picking out the perfect name for your perfect baby? If you’d like to know what kind of names are going to set the trend next year and the names that have stood the test of time, here’s a list of our predictions for the most popular names in 2024. Read on to know them all!
1. Billie
This unisex name is bound to blow up in the near future. Although the name Billie was usually associated with a suburban or country lifestyle, it’s had a new and fresh makeover thanks to the singer Billie Eilish, who has revamped that name right to the top of our popularity list! But this name has been on the big screens and radios for ages. Remember the singer Billie Holiday or Billy Ray Cyrus. With such an amazing roster of people sharing your baby’s name, we’re sure your little one will be a star as well.
2. Linus
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You might have not seen this name in a while but it is coming back in a big way and we couldn’t be more excited! Unfortunately the ‘Peanuts’ character knocked the classic Linus out of usage for decades. But now the name is finally getting the attention it deserves. Did you know that the name Linus has some impressive antecedents?
3. Wednesday
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Let’s be honest, we all saw this one coming from a mile away. Pop culture has a lot more influence on what people name their babies than one might think and that’s why Wednesday is going to be such a great hit this next year. But this isn’t the only time the name has enjoyed some time in the limelight. The first time the name Wednesday became popular among the masses in the US was in the year 1965, a year after the first ‘The Addams Family’ show aired on ABC. And it would seem like history would repeat itself after the release of ‘Wednesday’, the show on Netflix. Wednesday may be a rare name today, but we’re sure a year from now, it’s going to be all the rage. This name also has some cute nickname alternatives like Wennie, Wendy or even Daisy, making it that much more appealing.
4. Evander
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If you want a mythologically tied name with a new and trendy sound, then this is the name for your baby. Mythology related names have been a big hit this year and this trend isn’t slowing down any time soon. Besides the name Evander is a powerful one, the meaning of which is ‘bow warrior and strong man’. The perfect name for your baby boy. The name Evander was derived from both Scottish and Greek roots and offers a modern alternative to two popular classics – Evan and Alexander. So would you choose this charming and historic name for your baby boy?
5. Felicity
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This is a beautifully crafted name that just rolls off your tongue. After an unsettling couple of years, people are now looking forward to naming their kids after names that are cheerful and hopeful. And Felicity is nothing if not a happy feeling and bright name. Felicity not only feels bright but also means ‘happiness’ and ‘good fortune.’ What could be a better name for your bright and sunny girl? Besides, she has some great nicknames to boot, like Lissy, Filly and Fliss. So do you want to have yourself a little baby Felicity?
6. Atlas
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Atlas is a name that has been steadily gaining popularity and isn’t going to fall off the charts any time soon. Atlas is seen as a replacement for the rather old fashioned name Atticus. And we are loving the upgrade. Not to mention that it is still on trend, playing into the concept of world or earth themed baby names that have been huge this year and will continue to be next year. It also falls under the celestial and space trend as it is also the name of a popular constellation.
Naming a baby can be stressful and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Now that you know what’s in next year, you can decide if you want to play into the trends or forge your own path. Either way, these popular baby names won’t let you down.
