What's in a name? asks William Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet.
Well, a lot actually Mr Shakespeare.
Choosing a name for your baby is exciting, but it can also be extremely stressful.
If you're currently pregnant, thinking about adding to your family, or simply just interested, here are the trending baby names for 2023.
Baby naming bible, Nameberry recently released their list of baby name trends they reckon will be influencing new parents in 2023.
Hot names for 2023
- Names from the 80s & 90s: Names ‘so out, they are in’ will be back with a bang, Nameberry reckons, listing examples like Kate, Marty and Penny.
- Gilded names: 2023 parents are set to be influenced by names that feel golden and bright, whether a direct nod to the metal or something with more of a sunshine vibe. Think Lux, Lucien, Aurora, Marigold and Soleil.
- Names with the letter ‘X’ in them: Futuristic names for a futuristic baby. Nameberry predicts we will all be loving names like Rex, Felix, Bronx and Xenia.
- Old-man names for girls: The whole gender-neutral name trend is still a vibe, and in 2023, experts reckon we will see parents opting for real grandad names for their little girls. Think: Frankie, Lou and Georgie.
- Maximalist names: Forget short and sweet, 2023 parents will be all about longer names. Nameberry has seen a rise in searchers for names like Amadeus, Cassiopea, Wolfgang and Persephone.
Celebrity influence
“We identified these trends through a combination of data analysis — names that are rising throughout the United States as well as names that are rising on our internal charts, based on page views,” explains baby naming expert and Nameberry Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Kihm.
“We also consider the newest names that have appeared on the charts along with the names being used by celebrities and other tastemakers, whom are often ahead of the curve on baby name trends.”