Luna

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I've liked Luna for years but it seems to be going through a popularity surge at the moment. Will it be a bit passé soon? Not sure whether to take the risk.

If you like it, use it. I think it is probably quite popular.
Bear in mind that names get shortened and lengthened. Loon and Lunatic are quite likely.

Thanks for your response. I don't want to use a name that is going to sound dated soon so wanted other people's opinions

I was thinking the other day that Luna ia a bit of a 'fad' name at the moment, I know four baby Luna. It's nice though.

It's very popular as a dogs name too.

Thanks, that what I was fearing. I don't know any babies so not sure what the name's doing at the moment.

Sorry but I think it's a dog's name.

Had a cat named Luna, a friend has a dog named Luna. I’d worry about the ‘Lunatic’ nickname...

It's very Harry Potter.

I don't take to it, because I can't help but hear a silent 'tic'

And it's a very popular dog's name too (that wouldn't bother me, but it might you)

I think it's hopelessly Harry Potterish -- and bear in mind the associations which were presumably the reason that JK Rowling gave that name to a spacey, if ultimately good-hearted character who wears radish earrings and is teased, bullied and isolated by her schoolmates.

I don't mind the pet thing as I tend to gravitate towards dog names for some reason 😄
Loony etc doesn't faze me. Thanks! I'm looking for opinions on whether it will date more than if you don't like it 😁

I know a little Luna and don't read Harry Potter so I've always liked the name.

I like Luna.
Unfortunately I do think it will date.

I love the name Luna OP and was considering it too (although found out I'm having a boy).
It probably will date but then lots of names are associated with particular eras so does it matter hugely....? I don't know. If I ever do have a daughter I'd still be tempted to use it!

Yes, I think it will date, because its spike in popularity is related to the HP phenomenon, though the name predates the series. Obviously, it's not as though it's Khaleesi, though...

I know 3 luna’s ranging in age from 18-1
not very new and not dated imo

Go for it

I love it. I know it's used more now than it used to be (probably due to Harry Potter) but I don't think it's so popular that it'll become dated. I wouldn't worry too much about that either as you don't know what names will suddenly surge in popularity and then date. I just think if you love it then you should have it.

A bit too popular now.

I know four Lunas at present (and a few four legged ones too) I do like the name but I do think it will date and see it as a bit of a faddy name. You need to think would you regret not using it OP?

This site shows name trends - Luna has risen rapidly in popularity during the past few years:
names.darkgreener.com/#luna

'I'm looking for opinions on whether it will date '

Yes, I think it's very likely it will because of Harry Potter

It’s a dogs name!

Yes it’ll date especially as a vowel heavy sounding name ending with an a. Bella, Ava, Evie etc etc
But why does it worry you if people think she sounds like she has a 50 year old’s name when she’s 50?
If you want a name less associated with this generation you need to go for stronger consonant sounding names that will likely be the next generations preference. Katherine, Sharon etc.

L**a names are currently very popular. Luna, Lola, Lila, Lyra etc.
They seem a bit samey, and tend to put an adult in an age bracket.
There are a lot of vowel-heavy names around.

Not a fan, think it will date.

Definitely a fad name.