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IYO...What's the new 'on-trend' names

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hellojude · 16/05/2011 21:41

Just wondering what you all think the next 'on-trend' names are going to been...???

So long Lola and Alfie...Welcome???

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Astrophe · 19/05/2011 04:51

I have a nearly 2 year old Clementine (ahead of my time, obviously) and have not yet met another, despite reading 'predictions' on MN for the past 2 years saying how popular it is about to get.

Of course there must be other Clementines about, but anyone thinking of not choosing a name they love because of MN predictions should remember that MN does not always accurately reflect RL, and that just because MNers 'predict' something, that doesn't nessesarily make it happen!

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K8ster · 19/05/2011 04:40

Hellojude was Kit a boy or a girl?

4everhopeful · 19/05/2011 04:23

Surprised by all the Clementines, was DHs great nans name so DD (nearly 1) is Summer Clementine Hope

cowboylover · 19/05/2011 04:11

I live in South Wales and don't know of any baby Olivers at all! They all seam to be the Brooklyn/Boston type and for girls its Olivia, Grace and Lacey.

The names I like are very M N popular but don't know any in real life!

I hope Winifred doesn't make a come back as it makes even my granny sound old!
The next big things? Umm Gabrielle and Felix maybe?

TheCatInTheHairnet · 19/05/2011 01:19

I would also look at what the US name charts are saying. My DD has a name that, 8 years ago, was really unknown in the UK. She was named after my MIL and we took the English spelling. In fact, it was the first one the registrar we used had ever recorded. 8 years later, it's been the most popular name in the US for years and is very much at nearing the top of the charts in the UK too. Drives me MAD!!! :D

SlightlyJaded · 18/05/2011 23:28

*TheSecondComing' I wonder where you live - sounds very like the 'name charts' where I live Hmm

So all the Ollies and Archie's aside, I know of two trendy shoreditch types who haves named baby boys John lately. In a kind of so un-trendy it's trendy way. I know of two little boys called Red and a Harper and an Atticus.

I think girls will move away from 'Granny-chic' towards 70s classic: Susannah, Margaux, Betsy. And that will be fine by me - all lovely names.

hardcolin · 18/05/2011 22:51

I've had enough of Poppy, Ruby, Lily and Daisy (and the -mae's that follow) The same with Keira/Kiera and Sienna. I come across these the most a lot on boards but not in RL.

Would be lovely to hear some fresh new names

Isitlargewineoclockyet · 18/05/2011 21:31

Jenifer, Genevieve, Samantha - i LOVE Genevieve and would have called a daughter that name. Only ever known one.

Hate Jago (could be because of Trago Mills - If you live in the west country you will know why)

My DS is Alfie - which i love and don't care how popular it is.

tummytickler · 18/05/2011 21:25

I know a couple of Johns. Is on the up I think, along with Peter, Gregory, Douglas.

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Dualta · 18/05/2011 21:13

Loving Arthur for my current bump, but looking at this it sounds like its trending in a big way! OH wants John, which could almost be radical :)

CharlieBoo · 18/05/2011 20:32

Lots of Sophia's here lately, loads of Sophie's too, they all bleeerrrr into one for me....

Oliver and Jack still popular for boys.

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dundeemarmalade · 18/05/2011 20:24

we thought we were being very original in planning a delilah, to be known as dilly for dd three years ago. the first two babies i met when dd was born (we went for dora with esme for middle name - not met another dora. yet). were called delilah. why why why?

UrsulaBuffay · 18/05/2011 20:07

True, it's an extension of the Evie/Eva/Ava thing. Was trying to think of other more interesting names of my Mum's generation, like Cecily.

tummytickler · 18/05/2011 20:05

I hope Iris does fizzle out soon. My 10 year old is Iris - I would be happy if it fizzles out before it gets into the top 200!

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UrsulaBuffay · 18/05/2011 19:56

I think the Hazel, Evelyn type names are coming up - my parents generation but not quite as 'plain' as Julie & Debbie :)

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patsido · 18/05/2011 19:38

i think vinnie or zoe

ClipArt · 18/05/2011 19:34

They can't all get to number one at the same time though Minnieheehee :)

Lonnie · 18/05/2011 19:24

For girls Elsa and Betzy

for boys
Dexter and Arlo (ive come accross 4 in the last 3 months)

Minnieheehee · 18/05/2011 19:17

We are looking at names (due august) and am desperate to avoid 'on trend' or trendy names... great thread - if a bit disappointed my favourite one is appearing :(

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