A baby name website has just put out a list of names that they think will be popular in 2023…
1. Alden . . . “It feels charming, understated, old-school, a little bit woodsy.”
2. Archie . . . “Harry and Meghan’s son’s name.”
3. Billie . . . “In addition to Billie Eilish, boyish nicknames for girls are hot.”
4. Breland . . . “There’s an up-and-coming singer-songwriter named Breland.”
5. Celeste . . . “Feminine without frills.”
6. Cosmo . . . “Scarlett Johansson’s son’s name.”
7. Elio . . . “It has a cool O ending, a liquid sound, and international appeal.”
8. Everest . . . “A natural successor to popular Everett, but with a cool twist.”
9. Halston . . . “It appeals because it’s unisex, and has a modern sound.”
10. Jolene . . . “Retro and quirky, and it comes with a built-in lullaby.”
11. Linus . . . “Beyond ‘Peanuts’, it’s an early pope’s name, and before that the name of the mythological inventor of rhythm and poetry.”
12. Louise . . . “A stylish, vintage name . . . and the on-trend ‘Lu’ sound.”
13. Luxury . . . “The obvious next step from Lux, which is becoming popular.”
14. Marigold . . . “Parents have been seeking offbeat nature names.”
15. Noah (as a girl’s name) . . . “It feels like the secret’s out.”
16. Omri . . . “A fresh Biblical option with soft sounds.”
17. Romy . . . “Romy has such a rich sound”
18. Rose . . . “A go-to middle name . . . but being used more as a first.”
19. Sayer . . . “Originally an occupational name for someone who went around reciting poetry and news, before newspapers and universal education.”
20. Sunday . . . “An influencer family could be giving this name a spike.”
