“Kye, Cairo, Kai all have this sound and are rising up the charts for now.”
Although, she notes thatTatjanabeen used regularly, though quietly, in America for 40 years.
It’s also the name of popular German tennis player Tatjana Maria and American fiction writer Tatjana Soli.
The name ranked just outside the Top 1,000, making this name trendy, but still original.
“David Duchovny and Tea Leoni named their son Kyd Millerback in 2002,” Suzanne told me.
Our name is a major part of our identity.
It’s typically the first thing people learn about us and the last thing we leave behind.
Choosing a baby name is one of the biggest decisions for a new mom.
Do you go classic?
And with so many choices, how do you know you’ve picked the right one?
While choosing a baby name is a big deal, the good news is that there are nowrongones.
“Sports figures impart strength and coolness to names,” said Suzanne.
“It is now among the Top 1,000 names, but at No.
963 in the U.S., it still means that just 280 families selected this name.”
Pretty and unique a win-win.
Fun fact: Elora was also the name of the baby princess in the 1980s sci-fi movieWillow.
It comes from the Old French “promesse,” which translates to a guarantee or assurance.
Bestowed upon just 200 baby girls in 2013, this one is definitely an up-and-comer.
“This virtue name feels more contemporary than Hope or Charity,” says Suzanne.
Tinsley
Tinsley, meaning Tynni’s meadow, first appeared on the charts in 1994 at No.
4,116, according toBaby Name Science.
“Tinsley is reminiscent of Riley, Finley, and Ainsley names that are already being used regularly.
If you’re looking for a name that exudes strength, this one is definitely a contender.
“Achilles, Atlas, Apollo are others.”
Celebrities seem to be feeling this name, as well.
She’s referring to Wilder Hudson, the son ofScream QueensactorOliver Hudson, who is Kate Hudson’s brother.
This makes Wilder’s grandmother Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn.
“Magnolia is a bold example of floral names that are making a comeback.”
Convention is overrated
Dream, River, Journey, Apple, Onyx …
It’s no secret thatcelebrities love getting creative when it comes to namingtheir offspring.
The verdict: anything goes in 2017.
Because of this, Americans are picking names that originated outside the U.S. and/or are popular in another country.
One example that Levine pointed to is Amandla, which is a South African name.
It’s also the name of a popular Generation Z celebrity, 18-year-oldAmandla StenbergfromThe Hunger Games.
He pointed to Havana as one example.
The tropical vibes, retro cars, and bright colors are beautiful and inspiring.
According to BabyCenterit means"the town to the south.”
And it would be cool to share a name withBroadway starandforever-young-lookingSutton Foster.
The name sounds like a cute, familiar, more unique version of Casey.
(Say “Hey Kace!”
out loud and think about it.)
