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It’s time for a baby name revolution, according to Nameberry.
In 2017, baby names are expected to go against tradition. Expect to see unusual spellings, and names that suit both boys and girls.
Ranging from wild animals to old gods, spiritual beliefs to heroes – the clear trend is for names that embody power.
So here they are… the hottest baby name trends for 2017.
Deity-inspired names
• Freya
• Luna
• Zeus
• Thor
• Pandora
• Atlas
• Morrigan
• Jupiter
• Clio
Pop culture and literary names
• Cordelia
• Matilda
• Eloise
• Sawyer
• Maisie
• Fern
• Bronte
• Austen
Inspirational names
• True
• Dream
• Justice
• Willa
• Patience
• Grace
• Zen
• Bodhi
Inspirational Women’s names
• Ruth (Ginsburg)
• Eleanor (Roosevelt)
• Bell (Hooks)
• Sojourner and Truth
• Frida and Kahlo
• Georgia and O’Keefe
Parents are also looking to their family trees for the first and last names of their ancestors.
Hottest vowel: Use an O
• Milo
• Arlo
• Theo
• Juno
• Ophelia
• Olympia
• Owen
• Osmund
• Otto
• Osiris
Preppy names for boys
• Winston
• Brooks
• Mongomery
• Anderson
• Hayes
• Collins
• Ames
• Niles
• Kensington
• Whitaker
Nature-inspired names
• Wolf
• Bayou
• Aqua
• Delta
• Lynx
• Lake
• Puma
• Hawk
• Lionel
• Bay
• Hudson
• Kai
• Marin/Marina
Celebrity-inspired names
• Bowie
• Elsie
• George and Michael
• Jameson
• Carrie
• Jagger
• Silas
This article first published on Practical Parenting.
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