Baby name experts say ‘feminine’ choices for boys will be a top trend in 2024

According to Nameberry experts, using feminine names for boys will be one of the top trends in 2024.

Analysts examined new trends in the names parents choose for their newborns and found some common themes, Wales Online reports.

According to the website, 2024 will see a variety of upcoming baby name trends, including more “feminine” unisex names for boys and more “serious” names like Stanley and Martha.

Nameberry explained, “Boys’ names are going through a seismic change this year. Parents are returning their sons to predominantly female, unisex names, as Chrissy Teigen and John Legend did for their son Ren.”

The site’s 2024 predictions note other trends, including “feminist” names for girls and natural names like Flora. Sky-related names such as Aura, Ciel, Azure, and Sol may become popular, as well as “protagonist energy” names such as Avalon, Anakin, Athena, Asriel, Everest, The Chosen, Neo, Jeston, Thaddeus, and Zaire.

Sophie Kim of Nameberry said: “Baby name trends for 2024 are less about names and more about first names. Today, parents use baby names to express their values, aesthetics and, of course, identity. Growing up online, new parents are realizing the power of a name to create a brand that defines their children and themselves.”

In 2024, we will also see natural names, classic celebrity names, and scientific names appear in baby names.(Image: Getty)

She continued, “Parenting trends influencing baby naming trends include an emphasis on gender and racial diversity, maturing baby styles, and a move toward gentle parenting.

“Parents know that they need to name not only their babies, but also the adults they will become. They are sensitive to their children’s feelings and value both good taste and individuality.”

Nameberry creator Pamela Redmond also added: “Today’s parents are keen to send the right messages with the names they choose. The ideal baby name for 2024 is one that is ahead of fashion trends, has personal meaning and defines personality.”

Other themes the experts noticed included “gentle parenting” names such as Alfie, Una and Alba; science-related names such as Mars, Solstice and Astra; as well as names ending in -ai, such as Masai, Kai, Adlai, Mordecai, Lorelai and Malakai.

Music icons such as Bowie, Elton, Elvis and Joplin will also appear.

Listed below are typically feminine names currently used for boys, as well as feminist names used for girls and more adult names.

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Girl names for boys

Artemis
Blair
Capri
Carmen
Cleo
Eden
Fern
Florence
Greer
Harlow
Hazel
I
Irie
Izzy
Jade
June
Juniper
Juno
Lark
Lotus
Morgan
Noah
crow
Robin
Romy
Rose
Ryu
Sunny
Willow
Winter

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