2017 has been a busy year, with celeb baby after celeb baby making their grand debuts. But, most of all, we've been blessed with some seriously memorable baby names that make you stop and take pause. Some are more traditional and some are … interesting? Some of them are completely normal (thankfully). But no matter what, we know you're going to find these 30 names totally inspiring.
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As Laura Wattenberg, founder of BabyNameWizard.com, notes, these monikers are quite the varied collection. "The style impulses are all over the map, but one theme that leaps out is length," Wattenberg tells CafeMom. "Almost half the list is made up of 'mini names,' four letters or shorter."
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Another trend Laura has noticed is celebrities turning familiar words into unconventional baby names for their children. "It's a way to invent a whole new name that's already imbued with meaning — and that people can already spell and pronounce," Wattenberg adds.
Intrigued to see which baby names are all the rage across Tinseltown? You just might be surprised. Here are the nominees for the best celebrity baby name of 2017.
Liam
We're so darn happy for Lauren Conrad and hubby William Tell, who welcomed their first child, Liam, together on July 5! A pet name for the classic William, Liam is thought to mean "resolute protector" — which makes this title all the more adorable.
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Rumi & Sir
Given that Bey and Jay's 5-year-old daughter is named Blue Ivy, we just knew this power couple was going to choose unique baby names for their twins.
… And, boy did they.
In case you haven't heard, it's rumored that Beyonce and Jay-Z's twins' names are Rumi and Sir, which Laura Wattenberg, founder of BabyNameWizard.com, tells CafeMom are on-trend. Sir fits into the category of "exalted names," and Rumi honors "raindrop" baby names that are "little, miniature names with a smooth sound."
Birdie
Total Divas fans were likely shouting "Congratulations!" from the rooftops upon hearing the news former pro wrestlers Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan welcomed their daughter, Birdie Joe, on May 9. Given the couple's laid-back and Earth-conscious way of life, we dig the name Birdie and think it's the perfect choice for their sweet girl.
Shai
Every child is a "gift," and the Hebrew name Shai truly reflects that. *Dancing With the Stars* pros Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy welcomed son Shai on January 4 and continue to give us #goals with their impromptu family moments and inspiring baby workouts.
Atlee
While the name Atleemight have you dreaming of a book of maps (yes, we're talking about an atlas), Bristol Palin and her hubby Dakota Meyer's special girl has a name that challenges gender lines and is pretty "fair-minded." Atlee is Hebrew for "God is just" — quite fitting for this conservative family who seem to be all about love and faith.
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Eissa
The world lost its entire mind when news broke that Janet Jackson was expecting her first child. Born January 3, little Eissa has captured our attention with his delightful name. Pronounced eye-sa, Eissa is the Arabic version of the name Jesus, which makes this moniker quite the baby name.
Caiden
We cannot get enough of the name Ryan Lochte and fiancée Kayla Rae Reid chose for their baby boy: Caiden. It's dreamy, has Irish roots, and gives us fun-loving nicknames — like Cade — that make Caiden even more swoon-worthy.
Slate
In case you didn't know, metamorphic rock makes for a wonderful baby name. US soccer star Landon Donovan and his wife Hannah Bartell welcomed baby Slate into the world in June.
Admit it: Slate is an awesome baby name idea!
Alexander & Ella
Though we haven't seen these cuties up close and personal, we're sure Amal and George Clooney's twins, Alexander and Ella, are beyond adorable — just look at their parents! Both names are extremely classy, with the Greek Alexander meaning "defender of mankind," and the Germanic Ella representing "light."
Beautiful.
Axel
You might not recognize Maddie Brown Bush — unless you happen to watch TLC's *Sister Wives* — but she and hubby Caleb Bush deserve some props for naming their first child Axel(born May 20). Not only is this title pretty badass, but it's also on-trend as rocker-inspired baby names are all the rage (think Axl Rose with this one).
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Rainey
What's not to love about the name Rainey? It's soft, melodic, and reminds us of those much-needed calm and quiet days indoors as the rain gently taps against the window. Rainey is simply divine, which is why we're giving country star Randy Rogers and his wife, Chelsea, props for bestowing this title on their daughter, Rainey Ryan.
Serafina
Even if you haven't heard comedian Sebastian Maniscalco's stand-up act, this new papa gets a standing ovation for his daughter's adorable name: Serafina Simone. This moniker has some pretty serious swag, as the charming Serafina radiates with style. Given this Hebrew title means "burning ones," we happen to think Serafina is hot, hot, hot!
Axton
Most of us have heard of the name Ashton, but have you peeped Axton? Model and designer Mia Tyler (yes, her daddy is Steven Tyler of Aerosmith) recently named her baby son Axton, which is a really awesome title that switches things up thanks to the use of the letter X.
Lucille
Sometimes, you gotta throwback to the classics and choose a vintage baby name that's stunning and timeless. Lucille happens to be one of those adorable retro baby names, which Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. and wife Nicolette Robinson gave their baby girl, who made her grand debut April 23.
Bartel
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson and her fiancé Lior Bitton welcomed their first child together this year, a daughter named Bartel. Pronounced BAHR-təl, Bartel is thought to be a pet name for the courtly Bartholomew that means "son of the furrow."
We love the recherché quality of the name Bartel and think it's a top contender for any expectant parents' short list of titles.
Odette
Life has been pretty awesome for actor Jared Padalecki. Not only is his show Supernatural still going strong, but he and his wife Genevieve Cortese Padalecki welcomed their third child on March 17, a little girl named Odette. French for "wealthy," this moniker is a beautiful baby name option that brings the cuteness.
Odette. See — you can't help but love it.
Bear
Have you been looking for a baby name that stands out from the pack?
Give Bear at try.
Singer Cheryl and Liam Payne chose to bestow this exotic title on their little boy and for good reason: Atypical baby names are pretty awesome. "I wanted a more traditional name and she wanted a name that was more unusual," Payne once told People. "And the reason she chose Bear in the end was because Bear is a name that when you leave a room, you won't forget. And I like that."
Good job, Mom.
Maya
In case you didn't get the Justice League newsletter, Wonder Woman badass Gal Gadot and her husband welcomed their second daughter this year, a baby girl named Maya. Maya might sound sweet and adorable, but is totally powerful, as the title honors both the Indian goddess Devi as well as the Greek fertility goddess Maia.
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Lyric
Backstreet Boys crooner A.J. McLean became a father for the second time this year, as he and his wife Rochelle welcomed daughter Lyric to the family on March 19. And given A.J.'s ties to music, we think Lyric is a perfect choice that will help bring harmony to this family of four.
Augustus
Certain baby names carry a reputation of greatness, and Augustus happens to be one of them. David Arquette and his wife Christina welcomed baby Augustus into the world on March 8 and likely have been grinning from ear to ear ever since. We adore this Latin title (Augustus means "venerable") and think it's a larger-than-life choice.
Beau
Seeing as many parents often refer to their children with cute little pet names, it's only fitting that Tori Spelling and husband Dean named their fifth child together Beau. Beau is handsome. Beau is darling. Beau is a major sweetheart.
Yeah, we can totally rock with the name Beau!
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Marlow
Though the name Marlow might be Old English for "driftwood," we think actress Amber Tamblyn and hubby David Cross hit the nail on the head with this moniker that could prove to have true staying power. Marlow is a dreamy baby name that makes our minds wander off to a faraway destination, full of calm and cool breezes.
Zen
Zoe Saldana and hubby Marco Perego surprised the world by revealing they welcomed a third child on February 18. Aptly named Zen, this baby has a calm and cool name that speaks to the family's hipness, as baby Zen joins older bros Cy and Bowie, 2.
Montague
Hey little Monty!
On January 21, Spice Girls alum Gerli Halliwell and her husband Christian Horner welcomed son Montague, whose name inspires us to read up on a certain Shakespearean tale (yes, we're talking about Romeo & Juliet). Montague is such a classy title and, randomly, happens to be French for "pointy hill."
Bari
2017 has been an awesome year for actor Mahershala Ali. Not only did the actor earn an Oscar for his role in *Moonlight*, but Mahershala and his wife Amatus welcomed their first child together on February 24, a little girl named Bari. Arabic in origin, Bari means "of Allah."
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Grey
"Mr. Grey will see you now."
Come on, how can you *not* love the name Grey? It's a super charming title that has us seeing fifty shades of this neutral hue. Molly Sims and hubby Scott Stuber did a great job choosing this baby name!
Jack
June 24 was truly an unforgettable day for actor Jason Statham and his model-turned-actress fiancée, Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley, as the pair became parents for the first time. Jack is such an old-school baby name (it was all the rage in the '20s), and we're so happy to see it shining bright again.
Jackson
Like Jack but want something that sounds a bit more stately? Try Jackson. *Little People, Big World* stars Tori and Zach Roloff welcomed their son Jackson on May 12, and he's had us swooning ever since. Plus, his English surname, Jackson, scores major points in the classic department.
