Parents are increasingly opting for unique and meaningful baby names, with experts predicting a trend towards distinctive choices in 2024
Parents are on the hunt for unique and meaningful baby names, with 2024 set to see a surge in distinctive monikers that give kids a strong sense of individuality. Celebs from film, TV, and music are at the forefront of this trend.
Kylie Jenner made waves by naming her newborn Aire, while Ed Sheeran chose Jupiter Seaborn for his latest addition, following the unique Lyra Antarctica for his first. Meanwhile, actress Gadot opted for Ori for her little one.
Mark Kowalczyk, the brains behind Special Moment, has dished out predictions on the rare names tipped to hit it big this year.
Mark said: “Names like ‘Yael’, ‘Elio’, and ‘Elodie’ showcase a global influence, reflecting a modern parent’s world view. Meanwhile, names like ‘Snowdrop’ and ‘Luxury’ push the boundaries of traditional naming conventions, signalling a bold and artistic approach. Names like Marlon, Royal, and Atticus have an elite touch, making them striking choices for parents looking for something grand. While Elsa, Ophelia, and Starlette exude a whimsical charm, perfect for a baby girl.”
He continued: “Hollywood and cultural influences play a significant role, but ultimately, it’s about parents wanting to give their child a singular start in life with a name that stands out in both sound and substance.”
Here are the monikers that will likely be a hit with new parents in 2024.
20 unique baby names predicted to be popular in 2024:
- Halo
- Marlon
- Yael
- Kanan
- Aire
- Kai
- Elio
- Myles
- Royal
- Atticus
- Maleah
- Ori
- Starlette
- Snowdrop
- Kahlani
- Elodie
- Lara
- Luxury
- Eloise
- Aviana
In other news, one mum who failed to double-check her favourite baby name before committing to it has now said she’s regretting naming her daughter Sigrid, as one of the nicknames she wants to use could make her sound as though she loves smoking cigarettes.
In a post on Reddit, the mum said she welcomed her daughter into the world just one week ago, and she and her husband named the little one Sigrid after struggling to come up with a name that both of them liked. However, she wants to call the baby “Siggy” as a nickname – but has now realised it sounds like the slang term for a cigarette.
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She wrote: “My baby girl is one week old and her name is Sigrid. My husband and I struggled to choose a name. We both had a favourite the other didn’t like – mine was Ottilie and his Aubrey. Etta was our compromise name, but he soon went off it after birth. He mentioned Sigrid and I thought I liked it and agreed. Now I’m worried she will get bullied for it sounding like cigarette. My husband loves the nickname Ziggy or Siggy. Could Sisi work (pronounced Ceecee?) Also, we’re not Scandinavian, although we both look it and my husband has Danish heritage a couple of generations back.”
The mum said she’s since fallen in love with the name Beatrix and her husband “may be willing” to change their daughter’s name to avoid any teasing she might be victim to when she gets older. Commenters on the post, however, were keen to reassure her that Sigrid is a great name.
