Stumped on the perfect name for a baby girl? Here are the top picks for the year ahead.
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Nameberry co-founder Pamela Redmond told TODAY Parents that one trend is already pulling ahead for 2022.
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"We are seeing so many mythological names for girls becoming popular, from lots of different cultures," Redmond said.
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"It’s a way for parents to choose a feminine name with deep history and power that steps apart from the standard complement of girls’ names."
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Nameberry's current top ten includes four goddess names for girls from diverse cultures:Maeve — Irish warrior queen of legend and mythological queen of the fairiesLuna — The Roman goddess of the moonIris — Greek goddess of the rainbowFreya — Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility
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Redmond explained that parents-to-be are also choosing ancient names after centuries of disuse."These include Aurelia, an ancient Roman name meaning golden, and Ottilie, a German name with literary references," Redmond said.
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And speaking of literature, baby girl names from children’s books are also favorites."Eloise, as in the little girl at the Plaza, is a favorite, as is Alice (in Wonderland) and Ophelia (from Hamlet)," Redmond explained.
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The naming expert said that parents want names that combine femininity and strength."That might come from an inspirational namesake, a powerful nature reference, or a strong sound as with Kaia or Nova," Redmond said.
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"We do still see lots of gender neutral names for girls, but they have become more fashionable for boys while girl names tend to be more distinctly gendered."
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Top 100 Girl Names For 2022
Expecting a baby girl this year? Here are the top girl names for 2022, according to Nameberry:1. Maeve2. Luna3. Aurelia4. Ottilie5. Eloise6. Ophelia7. Isla8. Iris9. Freya10. Alice