Naming an incoming bundling of joy is a process as exciting as it is overwhelming. Each name seems like a different possibility for the baby’s future. It feels almost like a fairy tale, bestowing a daughter with a magical title of a name that she’ll carry with her always.
The fairy tale comparisons don’t end there. Picking a name feels a little like Goldilocks. This name is too trendy. That name is too popular, but which is just right? Or it’s like we’re the prince in Cinderella, chasing the perfect name with our glass slipper of a baby, trying to find something that fits! (After all this, we’ve even considered the names Goldilocks and Cinderella, which, sure, our daughter would love around the age of 6 but probably less so as time marched on. “Paging Dr. Cinderella, we need you in the ER,” does kind of have a ring to it…)
Luckily, name inspiration is easy to come by. From current trends to celebrity babies, there are ample creative and interesting babies names everywhere, without a princess in sight — unless everywhere includes an elementary school because we’re pretty sure there would be some recommendations to name the baby Elsa there. In some instances, current trends and celebrity babies overlap. Jessica Simpson is expecting her third child with hubby Eric Johnson and recently revealed at her baby shower her plans to name the baby Birdie. This name may sound familiar because it’s also the name of Busy Phillips’s eldest daughter. We think there may be even more Birdies on the horizon due to the fact that animal inspired names are on trend for 2019.
In addition to those nature-based names, 2019’s rising name trends include names inspired by gemstones, muted colors and celebrity last names. With all these options, we’re sure it'll present a name that brings any family a happily ever after.
MAUVE
Colorful names are nothing new on the baby name list, but 2019's colors are soft and muted tones. Mauve is a purple hue inspired name that is sentimental and sweet.
SAGE
Another color-inspired name is Sage. In addition to being a lovely shade of green, the name Sage also connotes wisdom.
LAVENDER
Lavender goes beyond being a pretty shade of purple and a fragrant flower. It's also a name that goes back to the 18th century and also was the name of a witch in Harry Potter.
OPAL
Gemstone-inspired names are solid as a rock for the upcoming year. Opal is also a great name for an October baby because it's October's birthstone.
AMETHYST
Amethyst is February's birthstone and a great name choice for babies born in that month (and all other months). This gem-inspired name is becoming more popular as previously popular gem names, like Pearl and Ruby, become more commonplace.
LOUISE
The vowel "U" is one of the least popular sounds in baby names until this current trend. Louise is of French origin and means "renowned warrior."
TALLULAH
Tallulah used to be best known as the name Demi Moore bestowed upon her youngest, but now it's know as an up and coming baby name. Tallulah is a Choctaw name meaning "lady of abundance, or leaping water."
JUNIPER
Juniper is a small shrub and a fresh baby name. It's been steadily rising in popularity since 2017.
IDA
Three-letter names are super on trend for 2019. Short and sweet, Ida is also a global name and is hugely popular in Scandinavia.
LIV
Olivia has been popular in recent years and it's been replaced by stand alone Liv. Another popular Scandinavian name, Liv has a Norse origin that means "life."
JOLIE
Celebrity surnames are a rising trend in 2019. This last-turned-first name is inspired by actress Angelina Jolie.
LENNOX
Also, inspired by celebrity surnames, Lennox can be attributed to Annie Lennox or Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden. It get bonus points because it also has the X-Factor.
TANITH
Tanith is a rising baby name that originated with ancient civilizations. Tanith is also the name of the Phoenician deity and patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure.
JOLENE
Jolene is the perfect way to ease into the country cowboy naming trend. Jolene is also a great name choice for Dolly Parton fans.
MILLIE
Nickname names are on the rise for 2019 and this adorable nickname Millie is the perfect example. The popularity of Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things has helped the name Millie emerge on baby name lists for the first time since World War II.
FRANKIE
F that! Baby names starting with "F" have a huge bump in popularity. While Frank is a classic boy's name, it's taken on a new life in the form of Frankie for girls.
FAYE
Another "F" name! Faye was a popular name from the 1880s until the middle of the 20th century, then dropped off the charts. Now, it's making a comeback.
FLORA
Flora is back on trend after dropping in popularity since the 1970s. It has a Latin origin meaning "flower."
FAWN
From Flora to Fawn, nature-inspired names are everywhere in 2019. Fawn is also gaining popularity with names like Hawk and Fox as animal middle names.
BIRDIE
Birdie is a Hollywood favorite for celebrities from Busy Phillips to Jessica Simpson. It's also a sweet name that sounds vintage-inspired.
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