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Popular names you think will end up being faddy / genrational / "two thousand and teensie" names"

184 replies

Totality22 · 02/04/2015 13:02

Have heard the name Isla described as all 3 on another thread (sorry this isn't actually a TAAT)

It got me to thinking what other names could end up being faddy.

I think Freya fits the bill also. I am sure there are loads more

[incidentally I love both Isla and Freya as names!!!]

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MamaLazarou · 03/04/2015 10:23

I disagree, doublepotions - plenty of names never date. Edward, Elizabeth, Nicholas, William, Charles, Anna, Alexander, Marcus, Rachel, Rebecca, Luke... could think of tons more!

MamaLazarou · 03/04/2015 10:15

Amelie
Finn
Finley
Ethan
Reuben
Evie
Maya
Alfie

...are the Wayne/Darren/Maureen/Pam of tomorrow.

Castlelough · 03/04/2015 09:39

Yes Funny both Olivia and Oliver are quite popular in Ireland.
I know a 26 year old, a 13 year old and a 2 year old Oliver.

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 03/04/2015 08:45

There seems to be a trend for quite "posh" names at the moment, Olivia, Isabela, Sophia, Amelia, Henry, Miles, Benedict.. I have a (probably bollocks) theory that this is related to the recession (aspirational names to give children a head start in tough times) and when we're all a bit more financially secure we'll go back to using "normal" names..

doublepotions · 03/04/2015 08:26

All names date, I think the only truly classic name is James, sounds both timeless and modern. I can't think of any other name that dates as well.

CaptainFabulous · 03/04/2015 08:22

Maisie
Molly
Millie
Ruby
Grace
Ava/Eva
Not so sure about boys - Noah, for sure. I would say Jack but that seems to be one that will last through generations.

tumbletumble · 03/04/2015 08:17

But if a name has been popular, on and off, for decades then it's not really a faddy name is it? I know Sophies, Emilys, Mollys and Joshuas of all ages.

Chancewouldbefinething · 03/04/2015 08:06

Well, yes...a lot of the names HAVE been around for years HmmHowever you can't deny we are currently saturated with Joshie's,Evie's and the like. Just as my generation was with Sarah and Andy's

tumbletumble · 03/04/2015 07:51

I disagree with people who are just listing the current popular names. Some of them have been around for years and are likely to continue into the future IMO, eg Emily, Sophie, Molly, Joshua. OP, I know Freyas of all ages (2 year old, teen, adult).

sofatastic · 02/04/2015 22:39

Maisey
Evie
Ava
Isabel
Lily

Reuben
Archie
Arthur
Leo

EthethethethChrisWaddle · 02/04/2015 22:33

I wouldn't see Jayden as a 2010s name - my Jayden was born in the 1990s! Admittedly he's the oldest one I know (I'm original!) most of the others were born mid 2000s.

Joshua is quite popular between ages 7 - 10, there's loads in our school. And Lily is the most popular girls name.

I guess I have a generational name, being one of 4 in my class! Haven't met any children with my name. Too 70s/80s! It's time will come again. Grin

GatoradeMeBitch · 02/04/2015 22:00

Lily
Ava
Eva
Isla
Mia
Ella
Emily
Amelia
Amelie

Ethan
Harrison
Mason
Archie
Alfie
Oscar
Finley
Joshua
Jackson
Noah

YEP! But don't forget the Haydens and Jaydens! Grin

matchingmoll · 02/04/2015 21:52

Elodie.

funnyossity · 02/04/2015 21:34

Is Oliver used in Ireland?

Chancewouldbefinething · 02/04/2015 21:24

Harper,Hunter,Alfie,Archie,Lily,Ava,Sophie,Emily,Molly,Milly
Anything hyphenated -Mae,May

Amadeusamadeus · 02/04/2015 20:38

No chance of being viewed as faddyHmm

Amadeusamadeus · 02/04/2015 20:36

Oh yes, Henry...
Sebastian,Zachary,Reuben,Sidney,Stanley,Ted.
My children are called Blueberry Dyson and Pinot Ocado

Amadeusamadeus · 02/04/2015 20:27

Lily
Ava
Eva
Isla
Mia
Ella
Emily
Amelia
Amelie

Ethan
Harrison
Mason
Archie
Alfie
Oscar
Finley
Joshua
Jackson
Noah

TriSarahTops · 02/04/2015 20:21

Has anyone said Lily? Every other baby girl seems to be called Lily round here. Often hyphenated with another name (Lily-Rose, Lily-Mae, Lily-Boo).

Mouthfulofquiz · 02/04/2015 20:12

I think it will be all the Teddies and Freddies and Arthurs that become 'of the time.' And definitely Evie and Mia for girls.

fannyfanakapan · 02/04/2015 20:09

I think any child who is called by a diminutive of another name - Charlie (not charles) Alfie (not alfred) Jamie (not James) etc.

Katie, Molly, Millie, Evie ....especially when teamed with -Mae

As someone with a very old name, its nice to have a diminutive when little or with family, but a grown up name for everything else. I cant imagine a grown up in a high powered business event introducing himself as Charlie, or a woman as "hello, Im Molly-Mae". AT least the full names give the person an option.

OhahIlostmybra · 02/04/2015 19:48

Isla is a very traditional name in Scotland and although it has increased in popularity here, I don't think it will ever be viewed as faddy in Scotland.

sweetpeame · 02/04/2015 19:45

It's probably worth making the point that Orla has been (very) commonly used in Ireland since the 70's (and quite possibly before that). Perhaps in the UK it will seem generational or faddy but in Ireland it continues to be used commonly (they were ten a penny when I was growing up in the 80's and 90's). An Orla could be between 0 and 40 years old Smile

TerryTheGreenHorse · 02/04/2015 19:20

Some names are dated in that no young people get called it often but are classic like David, Richard etc for me.

It's all luck of the draw, you can pick a rarer name and it take right off in a few years.

whattheseithakasmean · 02/04/2015 19:20

Courtney I think will surely date and become a 'Sharon' name - although like another poster, I do like the name Sharon.