Baby Names Book Popular Name trends for 2008 | Popular Name trends for 2008 |
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After the hustle and bustle of the new year has passed, and we are settling into 2008, we thought it was a good time to research the hottest names and trends for the rest of the year. As always, the most popular names are the traditional names. Names from the Bible and the New Testament rank number one in every major naming chart. Jacob, Michael, Abigail, Joshua, Hannah and Daniel appear in all these lists. In spite of this, "new" Biblical and traditional names have climbed the charts: Ethan, which ranked number one in several charts, Benjamin, Caleb, Zachary and the hot new name – Elijah. Even though these names are the most popular, they only represent twenty five percent of the names. The other seventy five are divided between modern names, retro names and just plain weird names. In the girl name charts we noticed an interesting trend. A lot of names start with vowels. Emily, Ashley, Alexis, Emma, Angel and Olivia replaced names such as Sarah, Grace, Rebecca and Martha. Another trend is global naming. Westerners, especially American and English, are naming their babies Spanish, Chinese or an Arab originated name. Some of the most popular names are: Lian, a name of Chinese origin meaning lotus flower; Shen, a boy name meaning a deep thinker; Carlos, a Spanish boy name meaning free man; or A trend which has started in 2007 is getting stronger and looms to crown the title of the hottest trend for 2008 is Place names. London, Boston, Dresden, Paris, Ireland, Hudson and Athena are just some of the names given according to places. As always, we have come to weird baby names. 2008 started well in that department; here are weird names given in the first week of January 2008: Ariance Victorian, Trucker, Maybalee, X, Zyerion (yes, a name with a comma in it!), and Bryten Starr. Not a bad batch for one week! Here are other, unique names given in 2008: Atlantis, Acacia, Australia, Alma, Ashbbie, Avery, Azul, Alston, Adreia, Beckham, Bishop, Blessing, Corgin, Clover, Crimson, Cairo, December, Eros, Eden, Emme, Ember, Gianni, Jameson, Olympia, and Willow. Maybe the most popular trend will be going back to old up-scale American and English surnames, or as they are known "Preppy" names. Names such as Archibald, Ashley (for a male!), Bennett, Carrington, and Jamison will be popular. The popular names for 2008 in this category are : Ashton, Addison, Briton, Cordelia, Easton, Hunt, Heatherly, Tyler and Randolph. 2008 guarantees to be a year with exiting original names along traditional and retro names. The internet gives us more name ideas that ever, and the global village has made it possible for a parent in Australia to relate to a name originated in Kenya and vice versa. What do you think of these new trends? Please share your thoughts and experiences with us. Related Articles:
Comments (20)
 I need help
written by kylie skiles, December 02, 2008
My last name is Skiles and I was thinking about for a girl Kaitlyn and for a boy Aiden...The only problem is a middle name that goes with Skiles..
For Denika
written by Alicia Braun, December 07, 2008
My favorite girl name is Marisol. I love it with Olivia. It's a Spanish combination of Mary and sun. hope this helps.
For Teri - needs boy name w/ a K
written by Camila Vail, December 11, 2008
Kalum or Kaleb (both w/ "Kal" for short") Also, goes well with a sister named Kailee
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written by maria , December 16, 2008
im 6 months gone on my first pregnancy with twins i dont no the sex, have a few girls names picked i like megan and makayla. really stuck on boys names cant think of any really.
For Teri
written by Tiffany, December 19, 2008
A good boy K name is
Kaden Keegan Karter HELP PLEASE
written by jimma darden, December 27, 2008
My fiance and I can't agree on a name for our son coming in April. I like Josiah and Mathias. He doesn't. He likes Boston and Blakde. We both like diffrent names but cant agree on one someone give us some more ideas please...
For JIMMA then DENIKA.
written by Libby, December 28, 2008
JIMMA.
Do you like Jonah? Or maybe Remmington (Remmy for short?) Camdon, Gavin, and Leonardo are some of my personal favorites, too. Hope I helped. DENIKA. If you're still looking for girl's names, my name is Liberty (Libby for short) Dawn. I love the name, and I've found it to be rare. It doesn't have much to do with the ocean, but Dawn is kind of sun-risey. I think Liberty Olivia would sound beautiful too. Hope I helped. for kylie skiles
written by Jiinxsay Lee, January 04, 2009
i think their mn's (middle names) would be better off ending up with a vowel. how about
Kaitlyn Olivia Skiles? Aiden Oliver Skiles? just an idea boy names with K
written by Kristen, January 07, 2009
Teri- K's run in my family as well, For a boy i like Kalen, Kaeden, Kylan, Kasey, Kirkland, Kamden, Kory, Kale
Also- I'm having a girl, Kylah, due this spring.I'm trying to come up with some unique middle names that start with an A. I like Annalice, Annabella, Alux, Alanna.....Alice and Ann are family names and we would like some sort of combo with one or both names. If anyone has any ideas or opinions on the names i listed, please let me know... for jessica
written by lacey, January 11, 2009
what about the name Jace for you new baby? Short and simple... maybe that will help ya..
boy names with K
written by Becky , January 12, 2009
Teri- I don't if you decided on a name for a boy that starts with K. Here is a few suggestions:
Kyler Kason Keston Kaden Keaton help picking a boy name
written by ROSANNA MORA , January 13, 2009
my husband and i are expecting our second son and we are having a hard time picking out a name. my husband likes the name Tristan Leopold but i'm not sure those two names go together. I like Tristan but itself and I like Leopold but i don't like the name Leo. i'm stuck help!!!!!
for Rosanna
written by Glory Francis, January 24, 2009
baby boy names could be so difficult to accept sometimes but i think Tristan Xavier(its a suggestion) could be a wonderful combination.... Hope it helps.
K names, twin names, Kylah mn, Tristan mn, Seo?
written by Jessica, January 25, 2009
How 'bout K names first?
Kyle Killian/Kyllion Kane/Kain Konner Kristopher Kurt Kent ... Twin boys? Collin and Conner Michael and Mitchell Evan and Aaron Christian and Tristan Jacob and Joshua Maddox and Maddyn Quynn and Quinton Marcus and Mathew .... A mn with Kylah Kylah Annise Kylah Arianna Kylah Areabelle Kylah Aurora Kylah Adisynn Kylah Aquanna ... Tristan Leopold works, but does sound a little harsh, but not too badly. Tristan Marcello Tristan Augustus Tristan Gabriel Tristan Patrick Tristan Jade Tristan Cadence Tristan Sawyer ... Seo, not uncommon, but Seo would go well with Sebastian. ??? please --- help me pick a name
written by lyn, January 26, 2009
i am 8 weeks pregnant now.My husband and i are too excited to look for names to choose from.. this will be my second child, my 1st child is named Alexandrei Fons.. and we loved it. now, its really hard, please help us.. please suggest names for boy and girl.. we are thinking of Alexus for a boy and Aaleyah for a girl...for any ideas, please let me know. Thanks
For Kristen, January 7
written by Crystal, January 31, 2009
How about "Alisanne" for a girls name.(Pronounced
Al-ih-SAWN) It is the French variation of "Alice" and combines both of your family names Alice and Anne very well. For unique baby names
written by karissa, February 24, 2009
Girls:
-Skylar (LOVE!)[SKY ler] -Raegan [RAY gin] -Mylie [MY lee] & not unique, but i love- Emma [EMM ah] Boys: -Chance [CH anse] -Bryce [br ICE] -Camden [CAM din] love these names-
written by karissa c, February 24, 2009
skylar, emma, mylie, cairo, raegan, and bridget for girls.
so cute with middle name nichole or nicole. and chance, lincoln, camden,and louis for boys. all go great with middle name mitchell, or vincent. help
written by brad, March 05, 2009
trying to find a name for my second son. we are looking for an american first; spanish or latin middle name. our first son is named Hayden Sebastian. she was hinting on fabrizio as a middle but any help would be appreciated
Names written by Alexandra , May 21, 2009
i am not sure if this will help anyone, but i come from a large family and i now have twins of my own. These names are unique but not too unique at the same time!
Keats Elizabeth (f) Mackenzie Payge (f) Maeve Isobellah (f) Brogen Willem (m) And my 13 month old twin girls Alessia Blair Alivia Joan Write comment
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