2012 Baby Name Predictions
Wondering what the hottest baby names for 2012 will be? Check out our predictions!
- What's at the tippity-top? We're betting Sophia will upset Isabella as the top girl's name in 2012!
- Vintage Names
Vintage names that would do Ma and Pa Ingalls proud are going to be huge in 2012. So, prep your petticoats for this year's onslaught of vintage, farmy babies like Sadie, Maisie, Elsie, Hattie, Nellie, Millie and Mattie.
- Ancient Greek and Roman Names
Celtic names will always make classic baby names, but this year, parents-to-be will be all over names from Ancient Greece! Look out for dramatic, beautiful names from Greek and Roman myths, like Daphne, Athena, Iris, Demi, Castor, Damon, Sebastian and Hector.
- Names From Literature
All the hipster parents will be showing off their bookshelves—or Kindles—with baby names straight out of the card catalog. Holden, Atticus, Dashiell, Graham, Louisa, Sylvia, Harper and Penelope will become more common in nurseries and preschools.
- "Look on the Bright Side" Names
The tough economy and ever-changing political climate have affected every facet of our lives and culture—including baby naming. Expect parents to choose upbeat, "look on the bright side" baby names, like Sunny, Felix (which means "fortunate one"), Lucky, Felicity and Tru.
- Heroic Names
The world needs a hero, and since there doesn't seem to be anyone up to that challenge at the moment, parents are working hard to create tomorrow's hero today! And these heroic names will definitely give 2012's bold babes a leg up: Caspian, Arthur, Augustus, Finn, Malcolm, Joan, Amelia, Juno, Juliet and Bella.
- Nature Names
Short and green. No, we're not talking about a frog—we're talkin' nature names in 2012! "Green" is in once again, but this year, parents will be looking for shorter, less common alternatives to the Lilys, Hunters and Violets. Be on the lookout for gems like Mae, Lark, Ash, June, Bay, Wren and Reed.
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