Choosing the right name for your baby is probably one of the most exciting activities connected to expecting. Some parents choose names due to sentimental reasons, other select the name of a favorite or a respected person.
Did you know that baby names have fashions and trends, just like nearly any other aspect of life?
Many people are affected by these trends when choosing the name for their baby. It could be a popular person or the manner in which a popular couple has named its baby. Whatever the reason, the most popular baby names change on an annual basis.
Nameberry has presented some intriguing predictions about the most popular baby names of 2011. The statistics are based on the number of page views for each specific name. Nameberry believes that the most sought for names will probably turn into the year’s biggest hit.
You probably have some suggestions but you will be never able to guess the most popular baby names of 2011. Here they are and if you are expecting a child, you may consider one of these ‘hot’ baby names.
Girls have an intriguing range to choose from. Pippa is the ultimate hit. You have probably guessed that already – the name gained popularity after the royal wedding in the UK. Pippa Middleton is the sister of Kate and a person who has managed to become a celebrity already.
Luna and Hadley follow in popularity.
The next name in the popularity list is Elula. This one is probably the strangest name to gain popularity in 2011. It gained fame due to the fact that two celebrity babies have received that name.
Mila and all versions of Adele come next in the list. Whether the reason is love for celebrities or something else, both names have received more searches and page views this year, which makes Nameberry people believe that many baby girls will be Mila or Adele in 2011.
Boys have their intriguing selection as well. The manner in which the names were selected is no different from the way in which girl names gained fame – it is all about celebrities and celebrity babies.
The most popular boy name is… hold your breath… Everett.
Asher is another very popular choice for baby boys. It seems to be gaining tremendous popularity and will be one of the hottest 2011 names.
Arlo and Flynn are popular as well, if you have decided to give your little boy a very trendy name. Not happy with these opportunities? You can also select Archer. It will be another very, very hot boy name.
These are the statistics and the trends concerning the most popular baby names of 2011. If you are a person influenced by celebrity news and trends, this list will probably come in very handy.
After all, when naming your child, trust your instincts and select something that holds emotional significance and that will make you happy. Try to keep it relevant and not too weird, since you risk getting your little one ridiculed instead of happy with the name mom and dad have picked.