Galaxyus to Alaia-Dreme: The out of this world baby names dividing the internet
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By Sophie Haslett
1. TREND ONE: MAXIMALISM
According to name berryThe first baby name trend you might expect to come to a nursery near you is the ‘maximalist’ trend.
Names that fall under this bracket include nicknames such as Amadeus, Cleopatra, Magnus, Oberon, Ophelia, Persephone, Venus, Wolfgang, and Zebedee.
“These are names that give the main character confidence and energy,” stated The Memo.
The names mark a clear move away from Marie Kondo and minimalism, and a return to greatness inspired by TV shows like Bridgerton and House of Dragons.
If you want to find a unique option, The Memo recommends looking into mythology, legends, history, fantasy, literature, and “even anime.”
2. TREND TWO: RETRO
The second baby name trend that’s going to be big in 2023 are retro names like Arlo, Bobbie, Frankie, Laurel, Lou, Max, Miller, Sandy, Scottie, Sloane, and Teddy.
‘This is the return of the names of the 80s. Are you surprised? Kate Bush is back at number one. Kitchens are green again. Yes, Stranger Things is largely responsible,” The Memo wrote.
If you want to give your new baby a retro name in 2023, experts advise looking at your parents’ circle of friends and carefully considering each of their names.
It’s worth remembering that traditional boy and girl names don’t apply now either, and experts say ‘grandparent names’ like Lenny, Lou, Clarke, Ozzie and Rudy now work for girls just as well as boys.
3. TREND THREE: GOLDEN
The third trend set to succeed is the trend for ‘golden’ names inspired by gold, glitter, lavishness and sunshine.
Think Apollo, Aurelia, Eos, Goldie, Lucien, Orla, Phoebe, Sunny, and Zora for this theme.
If you are considering a golden name in 2023, think of adjectives for the sun and name accordingly.
4. TREND FOUR: SCI-FI COWBOY
When it comes to ‘sci-fi cowboy’-inspired names, more is more.
The Memo says the popular TV show Yellowstone has helped raise the profile of sci-fi cowboy names like Dutton and Ennis.
Now, there are even more options, including Beck, Brando, Dallas, Foster, Jones, Llloyd, Royal, Steele, Wilder, and Zane.
One of the more unusual trends for the next 12 months is the ‘4-2-i’ formula, which means names built with four letters, two syllables and ending in ‘i’ (file image)
5. TREND FIVE: 4-2-i
One of the more unusual trends for the next 12 months is the ‘4-2-i’ formula.
‘These names are built with a very specific formula: four letters, two syllables and end in “i”‘, reports the Memo.
Names that fall into this group include Avni, Bibi, Gigi, Indi, Kali, Lumi, Mari, Mimi, Rafi, Suki, Yuki, and Zuri.
The reason these names are increasing in popularity, experts said, is because they are both unusual, yet recognizable and unlikely to be shortened.
They are also ‘culturally transient’, which means they work in many different languages and cultures.
6. TREND SIX: ADJECTIVES
Sixth on the trend list is the rise of adjectives as nouns.
Think Brave, Celestial, Epic, Glorious, Heavenly, True, Stellar, Wild, and Jealous.
While this is predominantly a celebrity trend right now, in 2023 experts predict it will hit the mainstream.
Celebrity examples include Reign’s Kardashian/Jenner clan names Stormi and True, and Jessica Hart’s son Glorious.
7. TREND SEVEN: BLUE/GREEN
Finally, parents will be giving their children blue and green-inspired names in 2023.
Examples include Azure, Bluebell, Caspian, Cielo, Cyan, Emerald, Forest, Indigo, Ivy, Moss, Ocean, River, Sage, Sky, and Wave.
“Blues and greens are calm and peaceful names that hopefully manifest a child with a similar disposition,” The Memo described.
If you like the ocean or nature, they could be perfect for your child.