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Is Luna becoming too popular now?

35 replies

Mummy2be2018 · 24/05/2018 11:46

Just seen that it's the fastest rising name in the US and is the 37th most popular name there! Do you think it will do the same here? Will it be like Isla/Evie/Ella?

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noideawithboysnames · 24/05/2018 14:57

I know three Lunas under three, so I would say it’s rising quite rapidly and may date quite badly, becoming a ‘name of its time’ iyswim

Mummy2be2018 · 24/05/2018 14:40

I think that's my fear - that it will rise dramatically, then fall, becoming a name of it's time if you know what I mean!

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spiderlight · 24/05/2018 14:28

I only know one and she's a cocker spaniel.

Ariela · 24/05/2018 14:23

Yes it is popular. I'd not choose it, due to the risk of being teased 'Luna-tic' as per the 3 boys I told off for being unkind to one of the 2 girls on the bus the other week.

Ploppymoodypants · 24/05/2018 14:13

I love the name, wanted a HP name and unfortunately don’t like any of the others. However I know about 2 cats, 2 dogs, a number of horses and at least 3 children called Luna, plus 2 local businesses using the name. So yep looks like it’s getting g popular

Ylvamoon · 24/05/2018 14:13

I know 3 dogs called Luna...

Daphnedolittle · 24/05/2018 14:10

I know 2 baby Lunas. I think it is becoming very trendy and will continue to rise.
It's a nice name but I wouldn't use it for that reason.

Remote1candles · 24/05/2018 13:55

The only Luna I know is a teenager who has chosen it as a nickname based on Harry Potter books. I've not heard of or met any baby Lunas.

Sophronia · 24/05/2018 13:54

It’s #78 here and rose by +52 places in one year.

InkSnail · 24/05/2018 13:52

I don't know of any little Lunas. No.37 might sound quite high on the list, but it's still only a small fraction of all babies born. Even the No.1 names are often just 1 per cent of girls or boys.

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