“Every year, a new crop of baby names stakes its claim to a place in our culture,” writes Wattenberg. “I call them the ‘100 Club’: names given to 100 American boys or girls for the first time ever.”
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Now that these adorable and fresh names are on the scene, having made the 100 Club in 2016, we think their popularity is going to keep rising. Here’s a peek at some of these spankin’ new names that are quickly becoming favorites and could be the next big thing.
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An English surname with Gaelic and Welsh influences, Calder is a name you might want to put on your radar.
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Believe it or not, the name Evander — which some consider a hat tip to former professional boxer Evander Holyfield — is kinda rare. But more parents are just now starting to use this Greek title, which means “manly.” That’s so crazy considering how much of a knockout Evander is.
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Obviously, Shakespeare opted for the French form of Juliet in the classic Romeo & Juliet, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t any love or room for Giulietta. This Latin title is truly “youthful” and gives us so many feels.
You have to admit, Azrael is a pretty unforgettable (boy) baby name.
title: “22 Rare Baby Names Suddenly Bursting Onto The Scene” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “Eunice Carmley”
“Every year, a new crop of baby names stakes its claim to a place in our culture,” writes Wattenberg. “I call them the ‘100 Club’: names given to 100 American boys or girls for the first time ever.”
More from CafeMom: The 6 Biggest Baby Name Trends of the Decade
Now that these adorable and fresh names are on the scene, having made the 100 Club in 2016, we think their popularity is going to keep rising. Here’s a peek at some of these spankin’ new names that are quickly becoming favorites and could be the next big thing.
Shutterok/Shutterstock
More from CafeMom: 15 Fierce Female ‘Game of Thrones’ Names Perfect for Baby Girls (or Dragons)
An English surname with Gaelic and Welsh influences, Calder is a name you might want to put on your radar.
More from CafeMom: 15 Baby Boy Names Inspired by the Dopest ’90s TV Shows
Believe it or not, the name Evander — which some consider a hat tip to former professional boxer Evander Holyfield — is kinda rare. But more parents are just now starting to use this Greek title, which means “manly.” That’s so crazy considering how much of a knockout Evander is.
More from CafeMom: 20 Beautiful & Unique Hawaiian Girl Baby Names
Obviously, Shakespeare opted for the French form of Juliet in the classic Romeo & Juliet, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t any love or room for Giulietta. This Latin title is truly “youthful” and gives us so many feels.
You have to admit, Azrael is a pretty unforgettable (boy) baby name.